A data gate apparatus for integrating functionalities of an interface format into a plurality of services. The data gate comprises a storage device, a communication interface and a processor coupled to the storage device and the communication interface. The processor detects a device supporting a first interface format that is different than the interface formats stored in the storage device. The processor learns the first interface format by receiving data function in the first interface format and associating a field in the data function with a variable representing information of a particular type. The processor verifies that the first interface format has been successfully learnt by generating a message in the first interface format and sending the message to the device. The processor receives a response to the message and parses the response to thereby confirm that the first interface format is functional and integrable into the plurality of services.

A control apparatus and control method which enable equipment to be controlled adaptively to a user who gives a response in a scene where a request is made from outside. A control apparatus including a judging unit that determines control content of equipment in accordance with a request from outside, an inquiry unit that presents information in accordance with the request from the outside to a first user and make an inquiry to the first user as to approval regarding the control content judged by the judging unit, and an equipment control unit that controls the equipment in accordance with a response to the inquiry and information relating to the first user.

A method of using voice commands from a mobile device to remotely access and control a computer. The method includes receiving audio data from the mobile device at the computer. The audio data is decoded into a command. A software program that the command was provided for is determined. At least one process is executed at the computer in response to the command. Output data is generated at the computer in response to executing at least one process at the computer. The output data is transmitted to the mobile device.

A method of using voice commands from a mobile device to remotely access and control a computer. The method includes receiving audio data from the mobile device at the computer. The audio data is decoded into a command. A software program that the command was provided for is determined. At least one process is executed at the computer in response to the command. Output data is generated at the computer in response to executing at least one process at the computer. The output data is transmitted to the mobile device.

A method of using voice commands from a mobile device to remotely access and control a computer. The method includes receiving audio data from the mobile device at the computer. The audio data is decoded into a command. A software program that the command was provided for is determined. At least one process is executed at the computer in response to the command. Output data is generated at the computer in response to executing at least one process at the computer. The output data is transmitted to the mobile device.

A flying device that flies by being controlled from an external location, the flying device including a determination unit that determines a communication quality on a first wireless communication channel used for transmitting data to a control device that controls the flying device within a prescribed range from a flight position at which the flying device is flying; and a transmission control unit that controls a type of data to be transmitted to the control device on the basis of the communication quality determined by the determination unit.

This invention provides programmable intelligent agents that facilitate and manage voice or video conversations between human users and chatbots over the Internet or the Public Switched Telephone Network. Functions of said intelligent agents include providing the communication connectivity, coordinating the human-chatbot conversation, reacting and responding to the human user's conversational behavior, and in certain applications, sending controlling signals to peripheral devices according to intents of the conversation, or receiving data from peripheral sensors as references to alter the course of the conversation. Furthermore, a said intelligent agent can serve as a user interface that enables human users in the vicinity of the intelligent agent to engage in an interactive three-way conversation with a chatbot and remote human users.

A method of using voice commands from a mobile device to remotely access and control a computer. The method includes receiving audio data from the mobile device at the computer. The audio data is decoded into a command. A software program that the command was provided for is determined. At least one process is executed at the computer in response to the command. Output data is generated at the computer in response to executing at least one process at the computer. The output data is transmitted to the mobile device.

A method of using voice commands from a mobile device to remotely access and control a computer. The method includes receiving audio data from the mobile device at the computer. The audio data is decoded into a command. A software program that the command was provided for is determined. At least one process is executed at the computer in response to the command. Output data is generated at the computer in response to executing at least one process at the computer. The output data is transmitted to the mobile device.

A method of using voice commands from a mobile device to remotely access and control a computer. The method includes receiving audio data from the mobile device at the computer. The audio data is decoded into a command. A software program that the command was provided for is determined. At least one process is executed at the computer in response to the command. Output data is generated at the computer in response to executing at least one process at the computer. The output data is transmitted to the mobile device.