18278372. DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTERACTIONS IN EXTENDED REALITY simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTERACTIONS IN EXTENDED REALITY
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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)
DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTERACTIONS IN EXTENDED REALITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18278372 titled 'DIGITAL ASSISTANT INTERACTIONS IN EXTENDED REALITY
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a process where a digital assistant is initiated in an extended reality (XR) environment based on user input and speech recognition. The digital assistant responds to the user's speech input within the XR environment and can move to a different location based on the user's interaction.
- User input triggers the initiation of a digital assistant in an XR environment.
- The digital assistant indicator is displayed at different locations within the XR environment based on user interaction.
- Speech input from the user is recognized and responded to by the digital assistant.
- The digital assistant can move to a different location within the XR environment based on user interaction.
Potential Applications: 1. Augmented reality gaming with interactive digital assistants. 2. Virtual meetings and conferences with AI-powered digital assistants. 3. Training simulations with responsive virtual assistants in XR environments.
Problems Solved: 1. Enhancing user experience in XR environments with interactive digital assistants. 2. Improving speech recognition and response capabilities in extended reality settings.
Benefits: 1. Enhanced user engagement and interaction in XR environments. 2. Streamlined communication and task completion through voice commands. 3. Personalized assistance and guidance in virtual environments.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in industries such as gaming, education, healthcare, and remote collaboration tools to enhance user experiences and productivity in XR environments.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on interactive digital assistants in virtual or augmented reality settings.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in speech recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and XR applications may impact the development and implementation of this technology.
Questions about XR Digital Assistant Technology: 1. How does the digital assistant determine when to move to a different location within the XR environment? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with using a digital assistant in an XR environment?
Original Abstract Submitted
An example process includes while displaying, on a display, an extended reality (XR) environment: receiving a user input; sampling, with a microphone, a user speech input; in accordance with a determination that the user input satisfies a criterion for initiating a digital assistant, initiating the digital assistant, including: displaying, within the XR environment, a digital assistant indicator at a first location of the XR environment; and while displaying the digital assistant indicator at the first location, providing, by the digital assistant, a response to the user speech input; after providing the response, ceasing to display the digital assistant indicator at the first location; and in accordance with ceasing to display the digital assistant indicator at the first location, displaying the digital assistant indicator at a second location of the XR environment, the second location corresponding to a physical location of an external electronic device implementing a second digital assistant.
