Microsoft is developing an AI-based multi-device cross-experience system that connects to other devices on its own

However, the system would quickly deplete battery life of connected devices.

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Published onJanuary 30, 2024

published onJanuary 30, 2024

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Wereporteda while ago that Microsoft is thinking about developing a multi-device cross-experience system that would include Windows-based devices, smartphones, tablets, smart houses, smart cars, and so on.

Now, according toa patentfiled by the Redmond-based tech giant and recently published to the world, it seems that the company is taking the concept very seriously, but with a twist: the multi-device cross-experience could be an AI-based system that enables ads from one device to another on its own, without the input of the user.

However, with another twist, the patent describes the notion of advertisement as being any signal transmission coming from an initial device to a plethora of connected devices.

So, in other words, while this technology can be used to seamlessly display ads from one device to another, it can also be repurposed for a variety of other actions such as:

As used herein, “advertisement” describes signal transmission from a first device for receipt by at least one other devic in which the signal publishes a state so that other devices listening for that state may react.

In a concept different from the existing multi-device cross-experience systems, such as theSnapdragon Seamless, or Samsung Galaxy Connected experience, the MDE system envisioned by Microsoft is AI-based, so it will intelligently decide on its own when to act, and what to display.

How would it do it? Quite easy:

Microsoft would build the AI-based multi-device cross-experience system to support continuous connection through means such as Bluetooth, near field communication (NFC), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, ultra-wideband, various networks (cellular, satellite, cable), and even cloud connections.

However, one big disadvantage is the enormous power usage, so devices carrying out this AI-based cross-experience system would quickly deplete their battery life.

Is Microsoft intending to release an AI multi-device cross-experience system soon?

Well, yes. The technology presented by Microsoft in the patent is a sign of the upcoming features coming to Microsoft products and services.

The Redmond-based tech giant recently released Copilot onWindows 11, andWindows 10, and has recently declared that 2024 will be the year of AI.The Copilot keyis also slated for a spring release, meaning Microsoft is fully embracing AI as an essential feature of its upcoming products and services.

Even more, it has been reported thefuture version of Windowswill be heavily AI-based, with Copilot becoming an essential tool to properly experience the new operating system. We’ll find out more about that later this year, when Microsoft is going to announce and, hopefully, release this AI-based Windows version.

The company is also making small steps towards multi-device experiences: for example, Windows Copilot will becomethe hubfor all Microsoft 365 Copilots out there, meaning mobile Copilot users will be able to access those conversations on desktop-based Windows devices.

The idea of an AI-based multi-device cross-experience system on future Windows versions shouldn’t be a surprise. The MDE concept is a hot topic right now. So adding AI to the mix is obvious.

But are people ready for such as system?

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft is developing an AI-based multi-device cross-experience system that connects to other devices on its own#

Is Microsoft intending to release an AI multi-device cross-experience system soon?#

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier

Microsoft is developing an AI-based multi-device cross-experience system that connects to other devices on its own

Is Microsoft intending to release an AI multi-device cross-experience system soon?