18597733. DIGITAL ASSISTANT USER INTERFACES AND RESPONSE MODES simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

DIGITAL ASSISTANT USER INTERFACES AND RESPONSE MODES

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Neal Ellis of San Francisco CA (US)

Rebecca P. Fish of San Francisco CA (US)

James E. Palmer of San Jose CA (US)

Patchaya Beam Seilaudom of Palo Alto CA (US)

Richard R. Dellinger of San Jose CA (US)

Pedro Mari of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Ieyuki Kawashima of Pleasanton CA (US)

Andrew P. Tennant of San Jose CA (US)

Peter Bohac of San Jose CA (US)

Ping Fang Zhao of San Francisco CA (US)

David Padawer of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Tyler C. Leppek of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Laurie J. Vertelney of Palo Alto CA (US)

Shweta D. Grampurohit of Santa Clara CA (US)

DIGITAL ASSISTANT USER INTERFACES AND RESPONSE MODES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18597733 titled 'DIGITAL ASSISTANT USER INTERFACES AND RESPONSE MODES

The abstract describes a process involving an electronic device with processors, memory, and a display, where a natural language input is received, and a digital assistant is initiated to obtain a response package. Based on context information, a response mode is selected from multiple modes, and the response package is presented according to the selected mode.

• Natural language input is received at an electronic device.
• A digital assistant is initiated in response to the input.
• A response package is obtained based on the natural language input.
• A response mode is selected from multiple modes based on context information.
• The response package is presented according to the selected response mode.

Potential Applications: - Personal digital assistants - Voice-activated devices - Smart home systems

Problems Solved: - Enhancing user interaction with digital assistants - Improving response customization based on context

Benefits: - More personalized user experience - Efficient communication with digital assistants - Enhanced usability of electronic devices

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing User Interaction with Digital Assistants in Smart Devices" This technology can be applied in various industries such as consumer electronics, smart home automation, and telecommunications. It can improve user engagement and satisfaction with digital assistant features, leading to increased sales and market competitiveness.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve user experience with digital assistants? - This technology enhances user experience by customizing responses based on context information, providing a more personalized interaction. 2. What are the potential market implications of implementing this technology in smart devices? - By integrating this technology, companies can offer more advanced and user-friendly products, potentially increasing market share and customer loyalty.

Original Abstract Submitted

An example process includes: at an electronic device with one or more processors, a memory, and a display: receiving a natural language input; initiating the digital assistant; in accordance with initiating the digital assistant, obtaining a response package responsive to the natural language input; after receiving the natural language input, selecting, based on context information associated with the electronic device, a first response mode of the digital assistant from a plurality of digital assistant response modes; and in response to selecting the first response mode, presenting, by the digital assistant, the response package according to the first response mode.