Abstract: A “SOUND ID SYSTEM” comprise a Device with a microphone that continuously monitors the surrounding environment. Pre-recorded personalized or unique sound patterns, signatures, and/or key words, and/or their derivatives, are stored in the Device. When such a pre-determined pre-recorded sound pattern, signature, or key words, or their derivatives, are recognized by the Device, a corresponding pre-determined action or action sequence will be sent to the Cloud, or other devices, to execute. Such other devices can attach, co-habitat, and wired/wirelessly connect to the Device, or share some components with the Device. If the Device does not recognize any particular pre-recorded sound pattern, signature or key words, or their derivatives, then the Device will not transmit to disclose to any outside device or other entity, any monitored sound information.

Abstract: Methods to build an open smart speaker to orchestrate voice services from multiple providers, and open smart speakers that orchestrate voice services from multiple providers.

Abstract: An Intelligent Platform (“IP”) comprises a Platform that employs an instance of a Software Defined Device (I-SDD) such that the Values of a set of Variables in an I-SDD shall reflect the Device State of interest at any given time. Whenever the Value of a Variable in I-SDD is changed, it could cause the Device to change to a different Device State.

Abstract: An Intelligent Platform (“IP”) comprises a Platform that employs an instance of a Software Defined Device (I-SDD) such that the Values of a set of Variables in an I-SDD shall reflect the Device State of interest at any given time. Whenever the Value of a Variable in I-SDD is changed, it could cause the Device to change to a different Device State.