18646669. VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mehul K. Sanghavi of San Jose CA (US)
Jeffrey P. Schwerdtfeger of Santa Cruz CA (US)
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18646669 titled 'VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION
- Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application describes a system where users can utilize a virtual assistant during a communication session by sending messages to the assistant through a communication application. The virtual assistant analyzes these messages and assists the user with various tasks without transmitting the messages to other participants in the communication session.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Users can interact with a virtual assistant during a communication session.
- Messages directed to the virtual assistant are not shared with other participants.
- The virtual assistant can assist users with tasks such as gathering data from web servers.
- Potential Applications:**
This technology could be used in various communication platforms, customer service applications, and collaborative work environments.
- Problems Solved:**
The technology addresses the need for efficient task assistance during communication sessions without disrupting the flow of the conversation.
- Benefits:**
- Improved productivity by providing task assistance within the communication platform.
- Enhanced user experience by offering seamless interaction with a virtual assistant.
- Increased privacy as messages directed to the virtual assistant are not shared with others.
- Commercial Applications:**
The technology could be utilized in messaging apps, video conferencing platforms, and online collaboration tools to enhance user experience and streamline task management.
- Questions about Virtual Assistant Communication System:**
1. How does the virtual assistant differentiate messages meant for it from those intended for other participants? 2. What are the potential privacy implications of using a virtual assistant in communication sessions?
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for utilizing a virtual assistant as part of a communication session. One or more of the participant users can select to utilize a virtual assistant to assist the participant users with tasks during the communication session. A user can use a communication application to enter a message directed to the virtual assistant. The virtual assistant can analyze the entered message and determine that the message was directed to the virtual assistant rather than to the other participants of the communication session. As a result, the message will not be transmitted to the other participants of the communication session and the virtual assistant will assist the user with the identified task. A virtual assistant can assist a user with a variety of different tasks. For example, the virtual assistant can gather requested data for the user from one or more web servers, such as weather data, traffic data, etc.
