Multiprotocol audio/voice internet-of-things devices and related system

Abstract

A system of multiprotocol audio/voice devices includes a plurality of consumer electronic multiprotocol audio/voice devices and a wearable multiprotocol audio/voice device accessible by a user. The wearable multiprotocol audio/voice device may determine wireless protocols acceptable by the plurality of consumer electronic multiprotocol audio/voice devices, and the user may control the plurality of consumer electronic multiprotocol audio/voice devices by the wearable multiprotocol audio/voice device without requiring a unique application. The wearable multiprotocol audio/voice device includes a package housing a digital signal processor (DSP), wireless communication modules, and a multipoint control unit (MCU) coupled to the DSP and the wireless communication modules. The DSP is coupled to a microphone and configured to provide voice control signals to the MCU. The wireless communication modules are coupled to antennas. The MCU enables wireless radio frequency (RF) communication links over the wireless protocols.

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         23 . A system, comprising:
 a multiprotocol audio/voice device including:
 two or more communication circuits, each of which is configured to process an RF signal according to a distinctive wireless protocol; 
 a multipoint control unit (MCU) configured to receive information reported by the two or more communication circuits, and manage a coexistence of multiple RF communication links over different wireless protocols; 
 a microphone configured to receive a voice from a user and generate voice signals; 
 a digital signal processor (DSP) configured to perform voice recognition analysis on the voice signals from the microphone, and employ a wake-up scheme to change an operational state of the multiprotocol audio/voice device on occurrence of a detectable event via the voice recognition analysis; and 
 a flash memory configured to store a previous multiprotocol connection's configuration to reduce processing burden of the MCU upon a subsequent multiprotocol connection; 
   the multiprotocol audio/voice device being configured to:   receive a voice command;   in response to the voice command, connect to and utilize a cloud platform over a first wireless protocol, and connect to a consumer electronic device over a second wireless protocol.   
     
     
         24 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the first wireless protocol or the second wireless protocol comprises WiFi, ZigBee, Bluetooth, third generation mobile technology (3G), fourth generation mobile technology (4G), Long Range (LoRa), Z-Wave, IR remote, and Digital Enhanced Cordless Technology (DECT). 
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein, to connect to and utilize the cloud platform, the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to:
 connect to a router over the first wireless protocol; and   instruct the router to connect to and utilize the cloud platform over an internet protocol (IP) connection.   
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the consumer electronic device is selected from the group consisting of: a speaker, a television, a lighting system, a telephone, a computer, a printer, a flash drive, an on-board diagnostics (OBD) dongle, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a home security alarm, a security camera, a thermostat, and a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) device. 
     
     
         27 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to connect to the consumer electronic device over a wireless communication without internet. 
     
     
         28 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to process the voice command with the DSP, without connecting to the internet. 
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the multiprotocol audio/voice device is selected from the group consisting of: a necklace, a button, a watch, eyeglasses, headphones, a hub, a remote, a speaker and an earpiece. 
     
     
         30 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein, to connect to the consumer electronic device, the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to determine the second wireless protocol acceptable by the consumer electronic device. 
     
     
         31 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein, to connect to the consumer electronic device, the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to determine the second wireless protocol acceptable by the consumer electronic device based on a location estimation. 
     
     
         32 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein, to connect to the consumer electronic device, the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to determine the second wireless protocol acceptable by the consumer electronic device based on information in the flash memory of the multiprotocol audio/voice device. 
     
     
         33 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the multiprotocol audio/voice device is a gateway. 
     
     
         34 . A system of multiprotocol audio/voice devices comprising:
 a plurality of consumer electronic devices;   a multiprotocol audio/voice device including:
 two or more communication circuits, each of which is configured to process an RF signal according to a distinctive wireless protocol; 
 a multipoint control unit (MCU) configured to receive information reported by the two or more communication circuits, and manage a coexistence of multiple RF communication links over different wireless protocols; 
 a microphone configured to receive a voice from a user and generate voice signals; 
 a digital signal processor (DSP) configured to perform voice recognition analysis on the voice signals from the microphone, and employ a wake-up scheme to change an operational state of the multiprotocol audio/voice device on occurrence of a detectable event via the voice recognition analysis; and 
 a flash memory configured to store a previous multiprotocol connection's configuration to reduce processing burden of the MCU upon a subsequent multiprotocol connection; 
   the multiprotocol audio/voice device being configured to, in response to a voice command, connect to and utilize a cloud platform over a first wireless protocol, and connect to a consumer electronic device of the plurality of consumer electronic devices over a second wireless protocol.   
     
     
         35 . The system of  claim 34 , wherein the first wireless protocol or the second wireless protocol comprises WiFi, ZigBee, Bluetooth, third generation mobile technology (3G), fourth generation mobile technology (4G), Long Range (LoRa), Z-Wave, IR remote, and Digital Enhanced Cordless Technology (DECT). 
     
     
         36 . The system of  claim 34 , wherein, to connect to and utilize the cloud platform, the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to:
 connect to a router over the first wireless protocol; and   instruct the router to connect to and utilize the cloud platform over an internet protocol (IP) connection.   
     
     
         37 . The system of  claim 34 , wherein the plurality of consumer electronic devices are selected from the group consisting of: a speaker, a television, a lighting system, a telephone, a computer, a printer, a flash drive, an on-board diagnostics (OBD) dongle, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a home security alarm, a security camera, a thermostat, and a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) device. 
     
     
         38 . The system of  claim 37 , wherein the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to connect to the consumer electronic device over a wireless communication without internet. 
     
     
         39 . the system of  claim 38 , wherein the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to process the voice command with the DSP, without connecting to the internet. 
     
     
         40 . The system of  claim 34 , wherein the multiprotocol audio/voice device is selected from the group consisting of: a necklace, a button, a watch, eyeglasses, headphones, a hub, a remote, a speaker and an earpiece. 
     
     
         41 . The system of  claim 34 , wherein, to connect to the consumer electronic device, the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to determine the second wireless protocol acceptable by the consumer electronic device. 
     
     
         42 . The system of  claim 34 , wherein, to connect to the consumer electronic device, the multiprotocol audio/voice device is configured to determine the second wireless protocol acceptable by the consumer electronic device based on a location estimation.