IP3 2023 – Smart Devices 1 (LOT 14109)

This lot is generally related to voice-based programming of a voice-controlled device to improve utility of voice-based devices. Disclosed is a technique to program a voice-based device by executing an application for recognizing spoken programming commands. The application has multiple keyword phrases which are associated with actions. The device receives an audio signal from a first user utterance, identifies key phrases and data to trigger actions. Also disclosed are techniques to modify data structure stored by the voice-controlled device by identifying multiple keyword phrases and data. The system detects a second user utterance and executes the action using the identified data. The technology may be implemented in voice recognition systems, speech recognition systems, voice activated services systems, virtual assistants, etc.