Voice control of home automation systems via telephone
US7464035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2201/40
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for controlling a home automation system by voice input provided via a telephone unit. A voice portal server receives a signal transmitted by the telephone unit, processes the signal to interpret the voice input, and generates command signals for controlling a home device in the home automation system based on the interpreted voice input. The voice portal server transmits the command signals over a data network or a telephone network to a home interface for receiving the command signals transmitted by the voice portal server. The home interface controls the home device in accordance with the received command signals.
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