Google llc (20240184867). Adaptive Guest Mode for Portable Speakers simplified abstract
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Adaptive Guest Mode for Portable Speakers
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Matthew Sharifi of Kilchberg (CH)
Adaptive Guest Mode for Portable Speakers - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240184867 titled 'Adaptive Guest Mode for Portable Speakers
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for adapting a guest mode for portable speakers, specifically focusing on enabling or disabling the guest mode based on the current state of an assistant-enabled device.
- Obtaining the current state of an assistant-enabled device with guest mode enabled
- Disabling the guest mode if the speaker is not an enrolled user
- Receiving audio data corresponding to a query with a command for the digital assistant
- Performing speaker identification to determine if the speaker is an enrolled user
- Suppressing fulfillment of the action if the speaker is not an enrolled user
- Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in smart home devices, portable speakers, and other assistant-enabled devices to enhance user privacy and security.
- Problems Solved
This technology solves the issue of unauthorized access to personal information or actions by non-enrolled users when guest mode is enabled on assistant-enabled devices.
- Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved privacy protection, enhanced security measures, and a more personalized user experience for enrolled users.
- Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be valuable for companies developing smart speakers, home automation systems, and other IoT devices that utilize digital assistants.
- Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar methods for speaker identification and user authentication in assistant-enabled devices, as well as technologies related to guest modes and user profiles in smart devices.
- What are the potential security implications of enabling guest mode on assistant-enabled devices?
Enabling guest mode on assistant-enabled devices may pose security risks if unauthorized users gain access to sensitive information or perform actions on behalf of the enrolled user.
- How can speaker identification technology be further improved to enhance user authentication in assistant-enabled devices?
Speaker identification technology can be enhanced by incorporating biometric authentication methods, voice recognition algorithms, and machine learning techniques to accurately distinguish between enrolled and non-enrolled users.
- Frequently Updated Research
There may be ongoing research in the fields of biometric authentication, voice recognition, and user privacy in smart devices that could provide valuable insights into improving the technology described in the patent application.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for adapting a guest mode for portable speakers includes obtaining a current state of an assistant-enabled device while a guest mode is enabled. here, the assistant-enabled device is configured to allow a digital assistant to fulfill queries spoken by speakers who are not enrolled users when the guest mode is enabled. based on the current state of the assistant-enabled device, the method includes disabling the guest mode to suppress fulfillment of queries spoken by speakers who are not enrolled users. while the guest mode is disabled, the method includes receiving audio data corresponding to a query, the query including a command for the digital assistant to perform an action, performing speaker identification to determine that a speaker of the query is not an enrolled user, and based on determining that the speaker of the query is not an enrolled user, suppressing fulfillment of the action.
