Systems and methods for hands-free voice-activated devices
In some embodiments, systems and methods for hands-free voice-activated devices include devices that are capable of recognizing voice commands from specific users. According to some embodiments, hands-free voice-activated devices may also or alternatively be responsive to an activation identifier.
1 . A method, comprising:
receiving voice input;
determining if the voice input is associated with a recognized user;
determining, in the case that the voice input is associated with the recognized user, a command associated with the voice input; and
executing the command.
2 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
initiating an activation state in the case that the voice input is associated with the recognized user.
3 . The method of claim 2 , further comprising:
listening, during the activation state, for voice commands provided by the recognized user.
4 . The method of claim 2 , further comprising:
terminating the activation state upon the occurrence of an event.
5 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the event includes at least one of a lapse of a time period or a receipt of a termination command.
6 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
learning to identify voice input from the recognized user.
7 . The method of claim 6 , wherein the learning is conducted for each of a plurality of recognized users.
8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the command includes:
comparing at least one portion of the voice input to a plurality of stored voice input commands.
9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the command includes:
interpreting a natural language of the voice input to determine the command.
10 . A method, comprising:
receiving voice input;
determining if the voice input is associated with a recognized activation identifier; and
initiating an activation state in the case that the voice input is associated with the recognized activation identifier.
11 . The method of claim 10 , further comprising:
determining, in the case that the voice input is associated with a recognized activation identifier, a command associated with the voice input; and
executing the command.
12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the determining the command includes:
comparing at least one portion of the voice input to a plurality of stored voice input commands.
13 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the determining the command includes:
interpreting a natural language of the voice input to determine the command.
14 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the activation state is only initiated in the case that the recognized activation identifier is identified as being provided by a recognized user.
15 . The method of claim 10 , further comprising:
listening, during the activation state, for voice commands provided by a recognized user.
16 . The method of claim 15 , further comprising:
learning to identify voice input from the recognized user.
17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein the learning is conducted for each of a plurality of recognized users.
18 . The method of claim 10 , further comprising:
terminating the activation state upon the occurrence of an event.
19 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the event includes at least one of a lapse of a time period or a receipt of a termination command.
20 . A system, comprising:
a memory configured to store instructions;
a communication port; and
a processor coupled to the memory and the communication port, the processor being configured to execute the stored instructions to:
receive voice input;
determine if the voice input is associated with a recognized user;
determine, in the case that the voice input is associated with a recognized user, a command associated with the voice input; and
execute the command.