Processing spoken commands to control distributed audio outputs
US9858927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2430/01
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system that is capable of controlling multiple entertainment systems and/or speakers using voice commands. The system receives voice commands and may determine audio sources and speakers indicated by the voice commands. The system may generate audio data from the audio sources and may send the audio data to the speakers using multiple interfaces. For example, the system may send the audio data directly to the speakers using a network address, may send the audio data to the speakers via a voice-enabled device or may send the audio data to the speakers via a speaker controller. The system may generate output zones including multiple speakers and may associate input devices with speakers within the output zones. For example, the system may receive a voice command from an input device in an output zone and may reduce output audio generated by speakers in the output zone.
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