18278369. DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTERACTIONS IN COPRESENCE SESSIONS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTERACTIONS IN COPRESENCE SESSIONS
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Inventor(s)
Jessica J. Peck of Morgan Hill CA (US)
James N. Jones of San Francisco CA (US)
Ieyuki Kawashima of Pleasanton CA (US)
Lynn I. Streja of San Francisco CA (US)
Stephen O. Lemay of Palto CA (US)
DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTERACTIONS IN COPRESENCE SESSIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18278369 titled 'DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTERACTIONS IN COPRESENCE SESSIONS
The abstract of the patent application describes a process where an extended reality (XR) environment is displayed on an electronic device during a copresence session. While displaying the XR environment, the device samples audio input and determines if it is intended for a digital assistant on another device. If so, the digital assistant provides an audible response that is not transmitted to the second device.
- Displaying an XR environment on an electronic device during a copresence session.
- Sampling audio input with a microphone of the device.
- Determining if the audio input is intended for a digital assistant on another device.
- Providing an audible response from the digital assistant if the input is intended for it.
- Ensuring the audible response is not transmitted to the second device over a shared communication channel.
Potential Applications: - Virtual meetings and collaboration. - Interactive gaming experiences. - Remote assistance and support services.
Problems Solved: - Enhancing communication and interaction in XR environments. - Improving user experience during copresence sessions. - Streamlining access to digital assistants in shared environments.
Benefits: - Seamless integration of digital assistants in XR environments. - Enhanced privacy for users interacting with digital assistants. - Improved efficiency in accessing digital assistant services during copresence sessions.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing User Interaction in XR Environments with Digital Assistants" This technology can be utilized in virtual reality gaming, remote team collaboration tools, and customer support services to enhance user experience and streamline communication.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve user experience in XR environments? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with using digital assistants in copresence sessions?
Original Abstract Submitted
An example process includes: displaying, on a display of an electronic device, an extended reality (XR) environment corresponding to a copresence session including the electronic device and a second electronic device; while displaying the XR environment: sampling, with a microphone of the electronic device, a first audio input; determining whether the first audio input is intended for a first digital assistant operating on an external electronic device; and in accordance with a determination that the first audio input is intended for the first digital assistant: causing the first digital assistant to provide an audible response to the first audio input, where the audible response is not transmitted to the second electronic device over a shared communication channel for the copresence session.
