18389485. PROVIDING AUDIO INFORMATION WITH A DIGITAL ASSISTANT simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
PROVIDING AUDIO INFORMATION WITH A DIGITAL ASSISTANT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Golnaz Abdollahian of San Francisco CA (US)
Avi Bar-zeev of Oakland CA (US)
Niranjan Manjunath of Sunnyvale CA (US)
PROVIDING AUDIO INFORMATION WITH A DIGITAL ASSISTANT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18389485 titled 'PROVIDING AUDIO INFORMATION WITH A DIGITAL ASSISTANT
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a technique where audio information is provided in response to input, with the ability to detect conditions for stopping the provision of audio information and then resume with a rephrased version if the conditions cease.
- Audio information is provided based on received input.
- Detection of conditions for stopping the provision of audio information.
- Ceasing the provision of audio information in response to detected conditions.
- Resuming audio information with a rephrased version of a previously provided segment if conditions for stopping have ceased.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Language learning applications
- Virtual assistants
- Audiobook services
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Providing customized audio information
- Improving user experience
- Adapting to changing conditions
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced user engagement
- Personalized audio content
- Efficient communication
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing audio information delivery for:
- E-learning platforms
- Customer service applications
- Podcasting services
Original Abstract Submitted
In an exemplary technique, audio information responsive to received input is provided. While providing the audio information, one or more conditions for stopping the provision of audio information are detected, and in response, the provision of the audio information is stopped. After stopping the provision of the audio information, if the one or more conditions for stopping the provision of audio information have ceased, then resumed audio information is provided, where the resumed audio information includes a rephrased version of a previously provided segment of the audio information.
