Signaling voice-controlled devices
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising;
- a microphone;
a wireless network interface;
a processor; and
computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed on the processor, cause the processor to perform acts comprising;
receiving, via the wireless network interface and from a device that is external to the apparatus, a signal indicating that a voice command is to be received at the apparatus; and
generating an audio signal based on sound captured by the microphone, the audio signal representing the voice command.
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Abstract
Techniques for indicating to a voice-controlled device that a user is going to provide a voice command to the device. In response to receiving such an indication, the device may prepare to process an audio signal based on sound captured by a microphone of the device for the purpose of identifying the voice command from the audio signal. For instance, a user may utilize a signaling device that includes a button that, when actuated, sends a signal that is received by the voice-controlled device. In response to receiving the signal, a microphone of the voice-controlled device may capture sound that is proximate to the voice-controlled device and may create an audio signal based on the sound. The voice-controlled device may then analyze the audio signal for a voice command of the user or may provide the audio signal to a remote service for identifying the command.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising;
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a microphone; a wireless network interface; a processor; and computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed on the processor, cause the processor to perform acts comprising; receiving, via the wireless network interface and from a device that is external to the apparatus, a signal indicating that a voice command is to be received at the apparatus; and generating an audio signal based on sound captured by the microphone, the audio signal representing the voice command. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method comprising:
under control of a first electronic device that includes a wireless network interface, a microphone, and executable instructions, receiving, via the wireless network interface and from a second electronic device that is separate from the first electronic device, a signal indicating that a voice command is to be received at the first electronic device; and generating an audio signal based on sound captured by the microphone, the audio signal representing the voice command. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. One or more computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed on a processor of a first electronic device, cause the processor to perform acts comprising:
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receiving, from a second electronic device that is separate from the first electronic device, a signal indicating that a voice command is to be received at the first electronic device; and generating an audio signal based on sound captured by a microphone of the first electronic device, the audio signal representing the voice command. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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