Google llc (20240105178). GROUP HOTWORDS simplified abstract
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GROUP HOTWORDS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Matthew Sharifi of Kilchberg (CH)
GROUP HOTWORDS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240105178 titled 'GROUP HOTWORDS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method where a group of assistant-enabled devices (AEDs) collaborate to perform an operation specified by a user query after detecting a group hotword in streaming audio.
- Assistant-enabled devices (AEDs) receive an assignment instruction assigning a group hotword to a selected group of AEDs.
- AEDs wake up from a low-power state when the group hotword is detected in streaming audio.
- Audio data corresponding to a user utterance with a query is received.
- Upon detecting the group hotword in the audio data, the first AED triggers a collaboration routine with other AEDs in the selected group to fulfill the user query.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in smart home devices, virtual assistants, and IoT devices to improve user interaction and collaboration among devices.
Problems Solved
1. Improved user experience by enabling multiple devices to collaborate seamlessly. 2. Efficient operation execution by distributing tasks among a group of devices.
Benefits
1. Enhanced user convenience through collaborative device operation. 2. Energy efficiency by utilizing low-power states and waking up only when necessary.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Collaborative Assistant-Enabled Device Operation in Smart Homes and IoT Devices"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to collaborative device operation in smart home environments or IoT ecosystems, but specific examples would need to be researched.
Unanswered Questions
The patent application does not address the privacy implications of sharing audio data among multiple devices for collaboration.
What measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access to the group of AEDs and ensure secure collaboration?
The patent application does not detail security protocols or measures to safeguard the collaboration process among the AEDs.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method includes a first assistant-enabled device (aed) receiving an assignment instruction assigning a group hotword to a selected group of aeds that includes the first aed and one or more other aeds. each aed is configured to wake-up from a low-power state when the group hotword is detected in streaming audio by at least one of the aeds. the method also includes receiving audio data that corresponds to an utterance spoken by the user and includes a query that specifies an operation to perform. in response to detecting the group hotword in the audio data, the method also includes triggering the first aed to wake-up from the low-power state and executing a collaboration routine to cause the first aed and each other aed in the selected group of aeds to collaborate with one another to fulfill performance of the operation specified by the query.
