20240038229. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING TOPIC-BASED VERBAL INTERACTION WITH A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT simplified abstract (Rovi Guides, Inc.)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING TOPIC-BASED VERBAL INTERACTION WITH A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

Organization Name

Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Vikram Makam Gupta of Bangalore (IN)

Sukanya Agarwal of Panchkula (IN)

Gyanveer Singh of Bangalore (IN)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING TOPIC-BASED VERBAL INTERACTION WITH A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240038229 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING TOPIC-BASED VERBAL INTERACTION WITH A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for enabling verbal interaction with a natural language user interface (NLUI) application without the need for specific wake terms. Instead of relying on predefined wake terms, the NLUI application analyzes an audio input consisting of multiple terms. If none of these terms are express wake terms programmed into the application, the NLUI application determines a topic for the input. It then checks if the topic falls within a set of topics for which a response should be generated. If the determined topic is within the set, the NLUI application generates a response to the audio input.

  • The NLUI application receives an audio input with multiple terms.
  • If none of the terms are express wake terms, the application determines a topic for the input.
  • The application checks if the topic is within a set of topics for generating a response.
  • If the topic is within the set, the application generates a response to the audio input.

Potential Applications:

  • Voice-controlled virtual assistants or chatbots that can respond to a wide range of topics without the need for specific wake words.
  • Hands-free control of smart devices or appliances using natural language commands.
  • Voice-activated customer service or support systems that can understand and respond to user queries without requiring specific wake terms.

Problems Solved:

  • Eliminates the need for users to remember and use specific wake words, making verbal interaction more intuitive and user-friendly.
  • Enables NLUI applications to understand and respond to a broader range of user queries and topics.
  • Reduces the limitations of traditional voice recognition systems that rely on fixed wake words.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced user experience with more natural and seamless verbal interaction.
  • Increased flexibility and versatility of NLUI applications in understanding and responding to user inputs.
  • Improved efficiency and convenience in controlling devices or accessing information through voice commands.


Original Abstract Submitted

systems and methods are disclosed for enabling verbal interaction with an nlui application without relying on express wake terms. the nlui application receives an audio input comprising a plurality of terms. in response to determining that none of the terms is an express wake term pre-programmed into the nlui application, the nlui application determines a topic for the plurality of terms. the nlui application then determines whether the topic is within a plurality of topics for which a response should be generated. if the determined topic of the audio input is within the plurality of topics, the nlui application generates a response to the audio input.

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