Method and apparatus for controlling devices connected to home network
US7957974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L15/1815
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling home electronic devices connected to a home network are provided. The method for controlling home electronic devices connected to a home network includes receiving a user voice command and converting the user voice command into a character command; extracting actions and objects from the character command and converting the character command into a logical command; extracting an action list containing a series of actions from the logical command by referring to an action library storing action data for controlling home electronic devices connected to the home network; and converting the series of actions included in the action list into a control signal and controlling the home electronic devices connected to the home network. According to the method and apparatus, user commands to home electronic devices connected to a complicated home network can be simplified such that home electronic devices are controlled conveniently and efficiently.
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