Method for Term-Dependent Output of Information Based on a Voice Input to a Specific Group, and System

Abstract

A method for term-dependent output of information based on a voice input to a specific group includes the steps of: capturing the voice input; analyzing the captured voice input for the presence of a group-specific key term, associated with the specific group; and on detection of the group-specific key term in the analyzed voice input, outputting the information based on the voice input to the specific group.

Claims

1. A method for term-dependent output of information based on a voice input to a specific group, the method comprising the steps of: a) capturing the voice input; b) analyzing the captured voice input for a presence of a group-specific key term, associated with the specific group; and c) on detection of the group-specific key term in the analyzed voice input, outputting the information based on the voice input to the specific group.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the specific group is one or more of: a garden and/or forestry worker group, and the group-specific key term is a garden and/or forestry term, a hauler group, and the group-specific key term is a hauler term, a forestry and/or work management group, and the group-specific key term is a forestry and/or work management term, and a rescue group, and the group-specific key term is an emergency term and/or a rescue term.

3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of: ascertaining a direction from an output location to a capture location, and wherein the information has the ascertained direction.

4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of: ascertaining a distance between a capture location and an output location; and if the ascertained distance is below a distance limit value, outputting the information in group-aspecific fashion.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the distance is ascertained by a time-of-flight method.

6. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of: wirelessly transmitting the captured voice input and/or the information.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein step c) involves the information being output audibly, visually and/or haptically.

8. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of: d) outputting further information based on the output information to a speaker of the voice input and/or at a capture location.

9. A system for term-dependent output of information based on a voice input to a specific group, the system comprising: at least one capture device configured to capture the voice input; at least one analysis device configured to analyze the captured voice input for a presence of a group-specific key term associated with the specific group; and at least one output device configured so as, on detection of the group-specific key term in the analyzed voice input, to output the information based on the voice input to the specific group.

10. The system according to claim 9, wherein the capture device, the analysis device and/or the output device are in mobile form.

11. The system according to claim 10, further comprising: at least one safety helmet, ear protection, face protection, safety goggles, a protective glove, a smart watch, a bracelet, a bangle and/or a headset, and wherein the capture device, the analysis device, and/or the output device are arranged on the safety helmet, the ear protection, the face protection, the safety goggles, the protective glove, the smart watch, the bracelet, the bangle and/or the headset.

12. The system according to claim 9, wherein the capture device has a microphone, and/or the output device has a sound generator, or a display, and/or a vibration device.

13. The system according to claim 9, further comprising: a distance ascertainment system configured to ascertain a distance between the capture device and the output device, wherein the output device is configured so as, if the ascertained distance is below a distance limit value, to output the information in group-aspecific fashion.

14. The system according to claim 9, further comprising: a wireless transmission system configured to wirelessly transmit the captured voice input and/or the information from the capture device and/or from the analysis device to the analysis device and/or to the output device.

15. The system according to claim 9, further comprising: a direction ascertainment system configured to ascertain a direction from the output device to the capture device, wherein the information has the ascertained direction.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] FIG. 1 is a flowchart for an exemplary method according to the invention.

[0048] FIG. 2 shows an exemplary system according to the invention.

[0049] FIG. 3 shows a safety helmet with ear protection in the system from FIG. 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] FIG. 1 shows a method for term-dependent output of information Info1, Info2 based on a voice input SE to a specific group SG. The method has the steps of: a) capturing the voice input SE; b) analyzing the captured voice input SE for the presence of a group-specific key term SB associated with the specific group SG; and c) on detection of the group-specific key term SB in the analyzed voice input SE, outputting the information Info1, Info2 based on the voice input SE to the specific group SG.

[0051] FIGS. 2 and 3 show a system 100 for term-dependent output of the information Info1, Info2 based on the voice input SE to the specific group SG. The system 100 has at least one capture device 110, at least one analysis device 120 and at least one output device 130. The at least one capture device 110 is designed to capture the voice input SE. The at least one analysis device 120 is designed to analyze the captured voice input SE for the presence of the group-specific key term SB associated with the specific group SG. The at least one output device 130 is designed so as, on detection of the group-specific key term SB in the analyzed voice input SE, to output the information Info1, Info2 based on the voice input SE to the specific group SG.

[0052] In detail, the system 100 is designed for carrying out the method described above.

[0053] FIG. 2 shows multiple different specific groups SG.

[0054] In detail, one of the specific groups SG is a garden and/or forestry worker group GFG, in particular a felling group. The group-specific key term SB is a garden and/or forestry term GFB, in particular a felling term.

[0055] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the garden and/or forestry worker group GFG has two group members. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the specific group can have only a single group member or more than two group members. In addition, in the exemplary embodiment shown, each of the group members carries a garden and/or forestry implement 11 in his hands, in particular a chainsaw for felling a tree 20.

[0056] Another of the specific groups SG is a hauler group RG. The group-specific key term SB is a hauler term RB.

[0057] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the hauler group RG has only a single group member in the form of a driver of a hauler vehicle. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the specific group can have two or more group members.

[0058] Yet another of the specific groups SG is a forestry and/or work management group FAG. The group-specific key term SB is a forestry and/or work management term FAB.

[0059] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the forestry and/or work management group FAG is depicted in the form of a work management control center having a cloud memory.

[0060] Yet another of the specific groups SG is a rescue group RSG. The group-specific key term SB is an emergency term NFB and/or a rescue term RSB.

[0061] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the rescue group RSG has two group members in the form of a first aider and an emergency call control center. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the specific group can have only a single or more than two group member(s). In addition, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the driver of the hauler vehicle is simultaneously the first aider. Put another way: this natural person is a member in two groups. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the driver of the hauler vehicle and the first aider can be different people.

[0062] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the system 100 has a plurality of capture devices 110, in detail three. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the system can have only a single, two, four, five or more than five capture device(s). In addition, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the system 100 has a plurality of analysis devices 120, in detail five. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the system can have only a single, two, three, four or more than five analysis device(s). Additionally, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the system 100 has a plurality of output devices 130, in detail five. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the system can have only a single, two, three, four or more than five output device(s).

[0063] Further, in the exemplary embodiment shown, at least some of the capture devices 110, of the analysis devices 120 and of the output devices 130 are in mobile form.

[0064] In detail, the system 100 has at least one safety helmet 140 having ear protection 150, in the exemplary embodiment shown three safety helmets 140 having ear protection 150. The safety helmet 140, or its ear protection 150, has one of the capture devices 110, one of the analysis devices 120 and one of the output devices 130 arranged on it, or integrated in the safety helmet 140 with its ear protection 150, as shown in FIG. 3. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the system can have at least one safety helmet and/or ear protection and/or face protection and/or safety goggles and/or a protective glove and/or a smart watch and/or a bracelet and/or a bangle and/or a headset, wherein the capture device and/or the analysis device and/or the output device can be arranged on the safety helmet and/or the ear protection and/or the face protection and/or the safety goggles and/or the protective glove and/or the smart watch and/or the bracelet and/or the bangle and/or the headset.

[0065] In FIG. 2, the safety helmets 140 with the ear protection 150 are worn by the group members of the garden and/or forestry worker group GFG, the hauler group RG and the rescue group RSG, or the driver of the hauler vehicle and first aider.

[0066] In detail, the capture device 110 has a microphone 111. In addition, the output device 130 has a sound generator 131 in the form of a loudspeaker, a display 132 in the form of a head-mounted display, in particular a head-up display, and a vibration device 133. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the output device can have either a sound generator or a display or a vibration device.

[0067] In step c), the information Info1, Info2 is output audibly, in particular by means of the sound generator 131, and/or visually, in particular by means of the display 132, and/or haptically, in particular by means of the vibration device 133.

[0068] In addition, the system 100 has a wireless transmission system 170. The wireless transmission system 170 is designed to wirelessly transmit the captured voice input SE from the capture device 110, in particular a member of a specific group SG, to the analysis device 120 and/or to the output device 130, in particular of another member of a, in particular the, specific group SG.

[0069] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the wireless transmission system 170 has a plurality of transmitters 171, in particular having an antenna, in detail three. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the wireless transmission system can have only a single, two, four, five or more than five transmitter device(s). In addition, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the wireless transmission system 170 has a plurality of receivers 172, in particular having the antenna, in detail five. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the wireless transmission system can have only a single, two, three, four or more than five receiver(s).

[0070] In detail, the safety helmet 140, or its ear protection 150, has one of the transmitters 171 and one of the receivers 172 arranged on it, or integrated in the safety helmet 140 with its ear protection 150.

[0071] The method has the step of: wirelessly transmitting the captured voice input SE, in particular from a member of a specific group SG to another member of a, in particular the, specific group SG, in particular by means of the wireless transmission system 170.

[0072] In alternative exemplary embodiments, the wireless transmission system can additionally or alternatively be designed to wirelessly transmit the information from the analysis device, in particular of one member, to the output device, of another member. As a further addition or alternative, in alternative exemplary embodiments, the method can have the step of: wirelessly transmitting the information, in particular from one member to another member.

[0073] In the exemplary embodiment shown, a radio signal 173 is used for transmission, or the transmission system is designed to use a radio signal 173 for transmission.

[0074] Additionally, the system 100 has a distance ascertainment system 160. The distance ascertainment system 160 is designed to ascertain a distance DI1, DI2 between the capture device 110 and the output device 130. The output device 130 is designed so as, if the ascertained distance DI1 is below a distance limit value EGW, to output the information Info1 in group-aspecific fashion.

[0075] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the system 100 has a plurality of distance ascertainment systems 160, in detail three. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the system can have only a single, two, four, five or more than five distance ascertainment system(s).

[0076] In detail, the safety helmet 140, or its ear protection 150, has one of the distance ascertainment systems 160 arranged on it, or integrated in the safety helmet 140 with its ear protection 150.

[0077] The method has the steps of: ascertaining the distance DI1, DI2 between a capture location EO and an output location AO1, AO2, in particular by means of the distance ascertainment system 160. If the ascertained distance DI1 is below the distance limit value EGW, the information Info1 is output in group-aspecific fashion.

[0078] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the distance DI1, DI2 is ascertained by way of a time-of-flight method, in particular a time-of-flight measurement of the radio signal 173, or the distance ascertainment system 160 is designed to ascertain the distance DI1, DI2 between the capture device 110 and the output device 130 by way of the time-of-flight method, in particular the time-of-flight measurement of the radio signal 173.

[0079] In detail, the distance limit value EGW is in a range from 30 m to 150 m; in particular, the distance limit value EGW is 50 m.

[0080] Further, the system 100 has a direction ascertainment system 180. The direction ascertainment system 180 is designed to ascertain a direction RI1, RI2 from the output device 130 to the capture device 110. The information Info1, Info2 has the ascertained direction RI1, RI2.

[0081] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the system 100 has a plurality of direction ascertainment systems 180, in detail three. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the system can have only a single, two, four, five or more than five direction ascertainment system(s).

[0082] In detail, the safety helmet 140, or its ear protection 150, has one of the direction ascertainment systems 180 arranged on it, or integrated in the safety helmet 140 with its ear protection 150.

[0083] The method has the step of: ascertaining the direction RI1, RI2 from the output location AO1, AO2 to the capture location EO. The information Info1, Info2 has the ascertained direction RI1, RI2.

[0084] Also, the method has the step of: d) outputting further information Info based on the output information Info1, Info2 to a speaker of the voice input SE and/or at a, in particular the, capture location EO.

[0085] In the exemplary embodiment shown, one of the members of the garden and/or forestry worker group GFG speaks the voice input SE with the group-specific key term SB, or the garden and/or forestry term GFB Tree falling, at the same time as or during the felling of the tree 20.

[0086] The voice input SE is captured, in particular at the capture location EO.

[0087] The captured voice input SE is wirelessly transmitted to, in particular possible, output locations AO1, AO2.

[0088] The other member of the garden and/or forestry worker group GFG, or his output location AO2, is further than the distance limit value EGW away from the capture location EO. Therefore, the, in particular received, voice input SE is analyzed there.

[0089] The group-specific key term SB, or the garden and/or forestry term GFB Tree falling, is detected.

[0090] Therefore, the information Info2 based on the voice input SE is output to the specific group SG, or the garden and/or forestry worker group GFG, in particular to the other member of the garden and/or forestry worker group GFG.

[0091] In detail, the information Info2 has the voice input SE itself. Additionally, the information Info2, or the voice input SE, is supplemented with the word warning. As a further addition, the direction RI2 from the output location AO2 to the capture location EO is ascertained and the information Info2 has the ascertained direction RI2, in the exemplary embodiment shown the point of the compass South-South-East.

[0092] In particular, the other member of the garden and/or forestry worker group GFG is haptically made aware that the information Info2 is output. The information Info2 is output audibly. In addition, the information Info2 is output visually; in particular, the words Tree falling, warning! and an arrow pointing in the direction RI2 of the capture location EO, or of the tree 20, are inserted into the field of vision of the other member of the garden and/or forestry worker group GFG.

[0093] The forestry and/or work management group FAG, or the work management control center, is further than the distance limit value EGW away from the capture location EO. Therefore, the, in particular received, voice input SE is analyzed there.

[0094] Since the voice input SE contains no forestry and/or work management term and therefore the latter is not detected, no information is output to the forestry and/or work management group FAG, or in the work management control centre.

[0095] The emergency call control center is further than the distance limit value EGW away from the capture location EO. Therefore, the, in particular received, voice input SE is analyzed there.

[0096] Since the voice input SE contains no emergency term and no rescue term and these are therefore not detected, no information is output in the emergency call control center.

[0097] The first aider, or the driver of the hauler vehicle, or his output location AO1, is less than the distance limit value EGW away from the capture location EO. Therefore, the information Info1 is output to him there in group-aspecific fashion.

[0098] In detail, the information Info1 has the voice input SE itself. Additionally, the information Info1, or the voice input SE, is supplemented with the word warning. As a further addition, the direction RI1 from the output location AO1 to the capture location EO is ascertained and the information Info1 has the ascertained direction RI1, in the exemplary embodiment shown the point of the compass South West.

[0099] In particular, the first aider, or the driver of the hauler vehicle, is haptically made aware that the information Info1 is output. The information Info1 is output audibly. In addition, the information Info1 is output visually; in particular, the words Tree falling, warning! and an arrow pointing in the direction RI1 of the capture location EO, or of the tree 20, are inserted into the field of vision of the first aider, or the driver of the hauler vehicle.

[0100] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the distance is ascertained first and then, if at all, the voice input is analyzed. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the voice input can be analyzed first and then, if at all, the distance can be ascertained. In further alternative exemplary embodiments, the distance does not need or is not able to be ascertained.

[0101] As the exemplary embodiments shown, and explained above, demonstrate, the invention provides a method for term-dependent output of information based on a voice input to a specific group and a system for term-dependent output of information based on a voice input to a specific group, each of which has improved properties, in particular more functionalities, and is therefore user friendly.

[0102] The foregoing disclosure has been set forth merely to illustrate the invention and is not intended to be limiting. Since modifications of the disclosed embodiments incorporating the spirit and substance of the invention may occur to persons skilled in the art, the invention should be construed to include everything within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.