17948061. DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTEGRATION WITH SYSTEM INTERFACE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTEGRATION WITH SYSTEM INTERFACE

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Neal S. Ellis of San Francisco CA (US)

Cameron Burgess of San Francisco CA (US)

Pedro Mari of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Michael R. Sumner of Cary NC (US)

Trungtin Tran of Sunnyvale CA (US)

James N. Jones of San Francisco CA (US)

DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTEGRATION WITH SYSTEM INTERFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17948061 titled 'DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTEGRATION WITH SYSTEM INTERFACE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes systems and processes for operating an intelligent automated assistant. When a user requests a task to be performed by the digital assistant, the assistant initiates the task and provides a response. If the task is associated with a non-digital assistant-specific user interface, the response is provided using that interface.

  • The patent application is about operating an intelligent automated assistant.
  • The assistant performs tasks requested by the user and provides a response.
  • If the task is associated with a non-digital assistant-specific user interface, the response is provided using that interface.

Potential Applications

  • Personal digital assistants on smartphones or other devices.
  • Voice-controlled smart home systems.
  • Virtual customer service representatives.

Problems Solved

  • Seamless integration of digital assistants with different user interfaces.
  • Providing task responses through the appropriate user interface.
  • Enhancing user experience by utilizing familiar interfaces.

Benefits

  • Improved user experience by using familiar user interfaces.
  • Increased efficiency in performing tasks through automated assistants.
  • Seamless integration of digital assistants into various systems and devices.


Original Abstract Submitted

Systems and processes for operating an intelligent automated assistant are provided. Upon receiving a user input requesting that a digital assistant initiate a task, performance of the task is initiated, and a task response is provided. If the digital assistant determines that task is associated with a first user interface, such as a non-digital assistant-specific user interface, the task response is provided using the first user interface.