Apple inc. (20240346282). VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION simplified abstract
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VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION
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Inventor(s)
Mehul K. Sanghavi of San Jose CA (US)
Jeffrey P. Schwerdtfeger of Santa Cruz CA (US)
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240346282 titled 'VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION
The abstract describes a system that allows users to utilize a virtual assistant during a communication session. The virtual assistant can assist users with tasks by analyzing messages directed to it and providing help accordingly.
- Users can select to use a virtual assistant during a communication session.
- Messages directed to the virtual assistant are not transmitted to other participants in the session.
- The virtual assistant can assist with various tasks, such as gathering data from web servers.
- Tasks can include retrieving weather data, traffic data, and more.
- The system enhances user experience by providing personalized assistance during communication sessions.
Potential Applications: - Virtual assistants can be used in business meetings to gather real-time data for decision-making. - Educational institutions can utilize virtual assistants to provide instant support to students during online classes. - Customer service departments can benefit from virtual assistants to streamline communication with clients.
Problems Solved: - Eliminates the need for users to switch between different applications to gather information. - Ensures privacy by directing messages to the virtual assistant instead of sharing them with all participants. - Enhances productivity by providing quick access to relevant data during communication sessions.
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in completing tasks during communication sessions. - Enhanced user experience with personalized assistance. - Increased privacy and data security for users.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Communication Sessions with Virtual Assistant Support" This technology can be commercialized as a communication tool for businesses, educational institutions, and customer service departments. It can improve productivity, streamline processes, and enhance user experience in various industries.
Questions about Virtual Assistant Communication System:
1. How does the system ensure the privacy of messages directed to the virtual assistant? The system ensures privacy by analyzing messages and only sharing relevant information with the virtual assistant, keeping sensitive data confidential.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing a virtual assistant system for communication sessions? Implementing a virtual assistant system may require integration with existing communication platforms, training users on how to interact with the assistant, and ensuring the accuracy of the assistance provided.
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for utilizing a virtual assistant as part of a communication session. one or more of the participant users can select to utilize a virtual assistant to assist the participant users with tasks during the communication session. a user can use a communication application to enter a message directed to the virtual assistant. the virtual assistant can analyze the entered message and determine that the message was directed to the virtual assistant rather than to the other participants of the communication session. as a result, the message will not be transmitted to the other participants of the communication session and the virtual assistant will assist the user with the identified task. a virtual assistant can assist a user with a variety of different tasks. for example, the virtual assistant can gather requested data for the user from one or more web servers, such as weather data, traffic data, etc.
