公开(公告)号：US20130275138A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13913423

申请日：2013-06-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thomas R. Gruber ,  Harry J. Saddler ,  Lia T. Napolitano ,  Emily Clark Schubert ,  Brian Conrad Sumner

IPC: G10L13/00

CPC classification number: G10L13/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing hands-free reading of content comprising: identifying a plurality of data items for presentation to a user, the plurality of data items associated with a domain-specific item type and sorted according to a particular order; based on the domain-specific item type, generating a speech-based overview of the plurality of data items; for each of the plurality of data items, generating a respective speech-based, item-specific paraphrase for the data item based on respective content of the data item; and providing, to a user through the speech-enabled dialogue interface, the speech-based overview, followed by the respective speech-based, item-specific paraphrases for at least a subset of the plurality of data items in the particular order.

Abstract translation: 用于提供对内容的免提阅读的系统和方法，包括：识别用于呈现给用户的多个数据项，所述多个数据项与域特定项类型相关联并根据特定顺序排序; 基于所述域特定项类型，生成所述多个数据项的基于语音的概览; 对于所述多个数据项中的每一个，基于所述数据项的相应内容生成用于所述数据项的相应的基于语音的项目专用释义; 以及通过所述支持语音的对话界面向用户提供基于语音的概述，随后针对所述特定顺序中的所述多个数据项的至少一个子集的相应的基于语音的特定项目的释义。

公开(公告)号：US10956006B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-23

申请号：US16394965

申请日：2019-04-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lia T. Napolitano ,  Grace H. Hwang ,  Henrique D. Penha ,  Jeremiah D. Shaw ,  Jorge S. Fino

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F16/332 ,  G06F16/9032 ,  G06F16/45 ,  G06F16/483 ,  G06F16/48 ,  G06F16/487 ,  G06F16/438 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/482 ,  G06F40/40 ,  H04N21/47 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L21/0208 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L15/26

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for operating a digital assistant in a media environment. In an exemplary embodiment, a user can interact with a digital assistant of a media device while content is displayed by the media device. In one approach, a plurality of exemplary natural language requests can be displayed in response to detecting a user input of a first input type. The plurality of exemplary natural language requests can be contextually-related to the displayed content. In another approach, a user request can be received in response to detecting a user input of a second input type. A task that at least partially satisfies the user request can be performed. The performed task can depend on the nature of the user request and the content being displayed by the media device. In particular, the user request can be satisfied while reducing disruption to user consumption of media content.

公开(公告)号：US10331312B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-25

申请号：US14963094

申请日：2015-12-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lia T. Napolitano ,  Grace H. Hwang ,  Henrique D. Penha ,  Jeremiah D. Shaw ,  Jorge S. Fino

IPC: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F16/332 ,  G06F16/438 ,  G06F16/45 ,  G06F16/48 ,  G06F16/483 ,  G06F16/487 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L21/0208 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F17/28 ,  G06F16/9032 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G10L15/00

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for operating a digital assistant in a media environment. In an exemplary embodiment, a user can interact with a digital assistant of a media device while content is displayed by the media device. In one approach, a plurality of exemplary natural language requests can be displayed in response to detecting a user input of a first input type. The plurality of exemplary natural language requests can be contextually-related to the displayed content. In another approach, a user request can be received in response to detecting a user input of a second input type. A task that at least partially satisfies the user request can be performed. The performed task can depend on the nature of the user request and the content being displayed by the media device. In particular, the user request can be satisfied while reducing disruption to user consumption of media content.

公开(公告)号：US09338493B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14498503

申请日：2014-09-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marcel Van Os ,  Harry J. Saddler ,  Lia T. Napolitano ,  Jonathan H. Russell ,  Patrick M. Lister ,  Rohit Dasari

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/84 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04N21/431 ,  G09C1/00 ,  H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  G06F17/30823 ,  G09C1/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L17/005 ,  G10L17/22 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/858

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for controlling television user interactions using a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant can interact with a television set-top box to control content shown on a television. Speech input for the virtual assistant can be received from a device with a microphone. User intent can be determined from the speech input, and the virtual assistant can execute tasks according to the user's intent, including causing playback of media on the television. Virtual assistant interactions can be shown on the television in interfaces that expand or contract to occupy a minimal amount of space while conveying desired information. Multiple devices associated with multiple displays can be used to determine user intent from speech input as well as to convey information to users. In some examples, virtual assistant query suggestions can be provided to the user based on media content shown on a display.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于使用虚拟助理控制电视用户交互的系统和过程。 虚拟助手可以与电视机顶盒进行交互，以控制电视上显示的内容。 可以从具有麦克风的设备接收虚拟助理的语音输入。 可以从语音输入确定用户意图，并且虚拟助理可以根据用户的意图执行任务，包括在电视机上播放媒体。 虚拟助手的互动可以在电视上显示在扩展或收缩的界面中，以占用最少的空间，同时传达所需的信息。 可以使用与多个显示器相关联的多个设备来确定来自语音输入的用户意图以及向用户传达信息。 在一些示例中，可以基于显示器上显示的媒体内容向用户提供虚拟助理查询建议。

公开(公告)号：US11587559B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US15144618

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brandon J. Newendorp ,  Lia T. Napolitano

IPC: G10L15/26 ,  G10L15/22 ,  H04N21/414 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04N21/422 ,  G06F13/14 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/439 ,  G10L25/60

Abstract: Systems and processes for intelligent device identification are provided. In one example process, audio input may be sampled with a microphone at each of two or more of the plurality of electronic devices. A first electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices for determining a task associated with sampled audio input may be identified. The process may determine the task based on the sampled audio input with the first electronic device and identify identifying a second electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices for performing the task. The task be performed with the second electronic device. The second electronic device is not the first electronic device in some examples.

公开(公告)号：US10904611B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-26

申请号：US15495861

申请日：2017-04-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marcel Van Os ,  Harry J. Saddler ,  Lia T. Napolitano ,  Jonathan H. Russell ,  Patrick M. Lister ,  Rohit Dasari

IPC: H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/84 ,  G06F16/73 ,  G06F16/738 ,  G06F16/78 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04N21/431 ,  G09C1/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G10L17/00 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  G10L15/18 ,  H04N21/472

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for controlling television user interactions using a virtual assistant. In an example process, a virtual assistant can interact with a television set-top box to control content shown on a television display. Speech input for the virtual assistant can be received from a device with a microphone. The speech input can comprise a query associated with content shown on the television display. A user intent of the query can be determined based on one or more of the content shown on the television display and a viewing history of media content. A result of the query can be caused to be displayed based on the determined user intent.

公开(公告)号：US09668024B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US15085465

申请日：2016-03-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marcel Van Os ,  Harry J. Saddler ,  Lia T. Napolitano ,  Jonathan H. Russell ,  Patrick M. Lister ,  Rohit Dasari

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/84 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04N21/431 ,  G09C1/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L17/00 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  G06F17/30823 ,  G09C1/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L17/005 ,  G10L17/22 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/858

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for controlling television user interactions using a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant can interact with a television set-top box to control content shown on a television. Speech input for the virtual assistant can be received from a device with a microphone. User intent can be determined from the speech input, and the virtual assistant can execute tasks according to the user's intent, including causing playback of media on the television. Virtual assistant interactions can be shown on the television in interfaces that expand or contract to occupy a minimal amount of space while conveying desired information. Multiple devices associated with multiple displays can be used to determine user intent from speech input as well as to convey information to users. In some examples, virtual assistant query suggestions can be provided to the user based on media content shown on a display.

公开(公告)号：US20130275899A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13913428

申请日：2013-06-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Emily Clark Schubert ,  Harry J. Saddler ,  Lia T. Napolitano ,  Thomas R. Gruber

IPC: G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K2370/195 ,  B60K2370/569 ,  G10L15/22 ,  H04M1/72577

Abstract: An electronic device receives a first input that corresponds to a request to open a respective application, and in response to receiving the first input, in accordance with a determination that the device is being operated in a limited-distraction context, provides a limited-distraction user interface that includes providing for display fewer selectable user interface objects than are displayed in a non-limited user interface for the respective application, and in accordance with a determination that the device is not being operated in a limited-distraction context, provides a non-limited user interface for the respective application.

Abstract translation: 电子设备接收对应于打开相应应用的请求的第一输入，并且响应于接收到第一输入，根据在有限分散的上下文中操作该设备的确定，提供有限的分心 用户界面，其包括提供显示比在相应应用的非限制用户界面中显示更少的可选用户界面对象，并且根据确定该设备未在有限分散的上下文中操作， 用于各个应用程序的无限用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US11853536B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US17193244

申请日：2021-03-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lia T. Napolitano ,  Grace H. Hwang ,  Henrique D. Penha ,  Jeremiah D. Shaw ,  Jorge S. Fino

IPC: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F16/332 ,  G06F16/9032 ,  G06F16/45 ,  G06F16/483 ,  G06F16/48 ,  G06F16/487 ,  G06F16/438 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/482 ,  G06F40/40 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/47 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L21/0208 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L15/26

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F16/3329 ,  G06F16/438 ,  G06F16/45 ,  G06F16/48 ,  G06F16/483 ,  G06F16/487 ,  G06F16/489 ,  G06F16/90332 ,  G06F40/40 ,  H04N21/41265 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L21/0208 ,  G10L2015/221 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04N21/42206 ,  H04N21/42224

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for operating a digital assistant in a media environment. In an exemplary embodiment, a user can interact with a digital assistant of a media device while content is displayed by the media device. In one approach, a plurality of exemplary natural language requests can be displayed in response to detecting a user input of a first input type. The plurality of exemplary natural language requests can be contextually-related to the displayed content. In another approach, a user request can be received in response to detecting a user input of a second input type. A task that at least partially satisfies the user request can be performed. The performed task can depend on the nature of the user request and the content being displayed by the media device. In particular, the user request can be satisfied while reducing disruption to user consumption of media content.

公开(公告)号：US10705794B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US13913421

申请日：2013-06-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thomas R. Gruber ,  Harry J. Saddler ,  Lia T. Napolitano ,  Emily Clark Schubert ,  Brian Conrad Sumner

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/08

Abstract: The method includes automatically, without user input and without regard to whether a digital assistant application has been separately invoked by a user, determining that the electronic device is in a vehicle. In some implementations, determining that the electronic device is in a vehicle comprises detecting that the electronic device is in communication with the vehicle (e.g., via a wired or wireless communication techniques and/or protocols). The method also includes, responsive to the determining, invoking a listening mode of a virtual assistant implemented by the electronic device. In some implementations, the method also includes limiting the ability of a user to view visual output presented by the electronic device, provide typed input to the electronic device, and the like.