Systems, methods, and devices for activity monitoring via a home assistant
US10650647B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B20/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for monitoring activity in a home environment. In one aspect, a method performed at a voice-assistant device includes: while operating in an assistant mode, receiving an occupant command to operate in a monitoring mode; in response to the command, transitioning to operating in the monitoring mode; while operating in the monitoring mode, detecting a sound; obtaining a determination as to whether the sound meets one or more monitoring criteria; and in accordance with a determination that the sound meets the one or more monitoring criteria: obtaining a classification of the sound; and generating an alert or notification in accordance with the classification of the sound.
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