18368333. VOICE CONTROL WITH CONTEXTUAL KEYWORDS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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VOICE CONTROL WITH CONTEXTUAL KEYWORDS

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Devang K. Naik of San Jose CA (US)

Madhu Chinthakunta of Saratoga CA (US)

Paul R. Dixon of Zurich (CH)

Kumari Nishu of Santa Clara CA (US)

Harry J. Saddler of Berkeley CA (US)

VOICE CONTROL WITH CONTEXTUAL KEYWORDS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18368333 titled 'VOICE CONTROL WITH CONTEXTUAL KEYWORDS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes systems and processes for operating an intelligent automated assistant that uses contextual data to select keywords for voice control of an electronic device. When a speech input is received, the system determines if it includes any of the selected keywords and performs an action in response if a keyword is detected.

  • Contextual data is obtained and used to select keywords for voice control of an electronic device.
  • Speech input is received and analyzed to determine if it includes any of the selected keywords.
  • An action is performed in response to the detected keyword.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Smart home devices
  • Virtual assistants
  • Automotive systems

Problems Solved

This technology helps:

  • Improve user experience with voice-controlled devices
  • Increase efficiency in operating electronic devices
  • Enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Hands-free operation of electronic devices
  • Personalized voice control based on contextual data
  • Enhanced user interaction with technology

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application for this technology could be in:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Home automation systems
  • Automotive industry

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be:

  • Voice recognition software in smartphones
  • Contextual data analysis for personalized recommendations

What are the limitations of this technology?

This technology may have limitations in:

  • Accuracy of keyword detection
  • Compatibility with different languages and accents

How does this technology compare to existing voice control systems?

This technology differs from existing voice control systems by:

  • Utilizing contextual data for keyword selection
  • Improving accuracy and efficiency in responding to voice commands


Original Abstract Submitted

Systems and processes for operating an intelligent automated assistant are provided. In some embodiments, contextual data is obtained and used to select a set of keywords (e.g., words or phrases) for voice control of an electronic device. When a speech input is received by the electronic device, a determination is made whether the speech input includes any of the selected keywords. If the speech input does include a selected keyword, an action is performed in response.