Apple inc. (20240205605). Context-Aware Voice Guidance simplified abstract

Context-Aware Voice Guidance

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Jonathan A. Bennett of San Francisco CA (US)

Stephen O. Lemay of San Francisco CA (US)

Marcel Van Os of San Francisco CA (US)

Scott Forstall of Mountain View CA (US)

Bradford A. Moore of San Francisco CA (US)

Emanuele Vulcano of San Francisco CA (US)

Seejo K. Pylappan of Cupertino CA (US)

Context-Aware Voice Guidance - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240205605 titled 'Context-Aware Voice Guidance

• • Simplified Explanation:**

This patent application describes a context-aware voice guidance method that interacts with other voice services on a user's device. The voice guidance does not provide audible guidance while the user is speaking to other voice-activated services, instead transcribing its output on the screen. It distinguishes between music and spoken words, ducking music but pausing spoken words like in an audiobook.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**
• Context-aware voice guidance method for user devices
• Transcribes output on screen while user interacts with voice-activated services
• Distinguishes between music and spoken words for appropriate response

• • Potential Applications:**

This technology can be applied in smartphones, smart speakers, and other voice-activated devices to provide seamless voice guidance without interrupting the user's interactions with other services.

• • Problems Solved:**
• Avoids interrupting user interactions with other voice services
• Provides a more seamless and user-friendly experience
• Distinguishes between different types of audio content for appropriate response

• • Benefits:**
• Enhanced user experience
• Improved multitasking capabilities
• More efficient use of voice-activated services

• • Commercial Applications:**

The technology can be utilized in smartphones, smart speakers, and other voice-activated devices to enhance user experience and increase the efficiency of voice interactions in various commercial applications.

• • Prior Art:**

Further research can be conducted in the field of context-aware voice guidance methods to explore existing technologies and innovations in this area.

• • Frequently Updated Research:**

Stay updated on advancements in context-aware voice guidance methods and related technologies to ensure the most current and relevant information is available.

• • Questions about Context-Aware Voice Guidance:**

1. How does this technology improve user interactions with voice-activated services? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this context-aware voice guidance method?

Original Abstract Submitted

a context-aware voice guidance method is provided that interacts with other voice services of a user device. the voice guidance does not provide audible guidance while the user is making a verbal request to any of the voice-activated services. instead, the voice guidance transcribes its output on the screen while the verbal requests from the user are received. in some embodiments, the voice guidance only provides a short warning sound to get the user's attention while the user is speaking on a phone call or another voice-activated service is providing audible response to the user's inquires. the voice guidance in some embodiments distinguishes between music that can be ducked and spoken words, for example from an audiobook, that the user wants to pause instead of being skipped. the voice guidance ducks music but pauses spoken words of an audio book in order to provide voice guidance to the user.