18614510. CONTINUOUS DIALOG WITH A DIGITAL ASSISTANT simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 CONTINUOUS DIALOG WITH A DIGITAL ASSISTANT
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONTINUOUS DIALOG WITH A DIGITAL ASSISTANT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about the Technology
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CONTINUOUS DIALOG WITH A DIGITAL ASSISTANT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Garrett L. Weinberg of Santa Cruz CA (US)
Harry J. Saddler of Berkeley CA (US)
CONTINUOUS DIALOG WITH A DIGITAL ASSISTANT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18614510 titled 'CONTINUOUS DIALOG WITH A DIGITAL ASSISTANT
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes systems and processes for operating an intelligent automated assistant. It involves receiving speech inputs from a user, providing responses, and adjusting a session window based on the speech inputs.
- A first speech input is received from a user.
- A response is provided based on the first speech input.
- A session window is initiated with a variable speech threshold.
- A second speech input is received during the session window.
- The duration of the session window is adjusted based on the speech inputs.
- The session window is ended if the speech threshold is not exceeded.
Key Features and Innovation
- Intelligent automated assistant system.
- Speech input recognition and response mechanism.
- Session window with variable speech threshold.
- Dynamic adjustment of session window duration.
- Efficient management of user interactions.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in:
- Virtual assistants.
- Customer service chatbots.
- Voice-controlled devices.
- Interactive voice response systems.
- Speech recognition software.
Problems Solved
- Enhances user experience by improving speech input recognition.
- Increases efficiency in managing user interactions.
- Provides a seamless and responsive automated assistant experience.
Benefits
- Improved accuracy in understanding user speech inputs.
- Enhanced user engagement and satisfaction.
- Streamlined communication between users and automated assistants.
- Efficient utilization of resources in handling user interactions.
Commercial Applications
- Virtual assistant software development.
- Customer service automation solutions.
- Voice-controlled device manufacturing.
- Speech recognition technology integration.
- Interactive voice response system implementation.
Questions about the Technology
How does the system determine the speech threshold for the session window?
The system uses a variable speech threshold that can be adjusted based on the speech inputs received during the session window.
What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world applications?
Some potential challenges could include fine-tuning the speech recognition algorithms for different accents and languages, ensuring privacy and data security in voice interactions, and integrating the system seamlessly with existing software and hardware platforms.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and processes for operating an intelligent automated assistant are provided. For example, a first speech input directed to a digital assistant is received from a user. A first response is provided based on the first speech input. A session window is initiated, wherein the session window is associated with a variable speech threshold. A second speech input is received during the session window. In accordance with a determination that the second speech input includes speech directed to the digital assistant, a duration associated with the session window is increased. In accordance with a determination that the variable speech threshold does not exceed a predetermined speech threshold, the session window is ended.
