Google llc (20240119083). METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING A SECURE AUTOMATED ASSISTANT simplified abstract

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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING A SECURE AUTOMATED ASSISTANT

Organization Name

google llc

Inventor(s)

Matthew Sharifi of Kilchberg (CH)

Victor Carbune of Zurich (CH)

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING A SECURE AUTOMATED ASSISTANT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240119083 titled 'METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING A SECURE AUTOMATED ASSISTANT

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system for receiving user input directed to an automated assistant, determining if data from a server or third-party application is needed for fulfillment, and obtaining user consent before transmitting a request for the required data.

  • User input is processed to determine if external data is needed for fulfilling the assistant command.
  • A prompt is generated to request user consent before transmitting a request for the required data.
  • If consent is given, the data is obtained and used for fulfillment; if not, local client data is used for alternate fulfillment.
  • The request to the server or third-party application can be adjusted based on ambient noise captured during user input reception.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various fields such as virtual assistants, customer service automation, and smart home devices.

Problems Solved

1. Ensuring user privacy by obtaining consent before transmitting requests for external data. 2. Enhancing user experience by providing alternate fulfillment options if consent is not given.

Benefits

1. Improved data security and privacy protection for users. 2. Enhanced customization and personalization of assistant responses. 3. Efficient handling of user requests by utilizing external data sources when necessary.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Enhancing User Privacy and Experience in Virtual Assistants: A Novel Approach"

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of user consent prompts in data-sharing applications to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact data usage and storage on client devices?

This technology may require additional storage and processing capabilities on client devices to handle local data generation for alternate fulfillment.

What measures are in place to prevent misuse of user data obtained from external sources?

It is essential to understand the security protocols and data handling practices implemented to safeguard user information obtained from servers and third-party applications.


Original Abstract Submitted

implementations described herein relate to receiving user input directed to an automated assistant, processing the user input to determine whether data from a server and/or third-party application is needed to perform certain fulfillment of an assistant command included in the user input, and generating a prompt that requests a user consent to transmitting of a request to the server and/or the third-party application to obtain the data needed to perform the certain fulfillment. in implementations where the user consents, the data can be obtained and utilized to perform the certain fulfillment. in implementations where the user does not consent, client data can be generated locally at a client device and utilized to perform alternate fulfillment of the assistant command. in various implementations, the request transmitted to the server and/or third-party application can be modified based on ambient noise captured when the user input is received.