公开(公告)号：WO2018057269A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：PCT/US2017/049775

申请日：2017-08-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SADDLER, Harry, J. ,  PIERCY, Aimee, T. ,  WEINBERG, Garrett, L. ,  BOOKER, Susan, L.

IPC: G10L15/00

Abstract: Systems and processes for operating an automated assistant are disclosed. In one example process, an electronic device provides an audio output via a speaker of the electronic device. While providing the audio output, the electronic device receives, via a microphone of the electronic device, a natural language speech input. The electronic device derives a representation of user intent based on the natural language speech input and the audio output, identifies a task based on the derived user intent; and performs the identified task.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于操作自动化助理的系统和过程。 在一个示例过程中，电子设备经由电子设备的扬声器提供音频输出。 在提供音频输出的同时，电子设备经由电子设备的麦克风接收自然语言语音输入。 电子设备基于自然语言语音输入和音频输出导出用户意图的表示，基于导出的用户意图识别任务; 并执行已识别的任务。

公开(公告)号：WO2017213686A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：PCT/US2016/061917

申请日：2016-11-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： BELLEGARDA, Jerome, R. ,  MARTEL, Mathieu, Jean ,  CARLHIAN, Alexandre ,  VINEL, Antoine ,  DOLFING, Jannes, G. ,  REKIK, Sabrine ,  BERGET, Markus ,  ARRAS, Hafid

IPC: G10L15/00

Abstract: Systems and processes for operating a digital assistant are provided. In accordance with one or more examples, a method includes, at a user device with one or more processors and memory, receiving unstructured natural language information from at least one user. The method also includes, in response to receiving the unstructured natural language information, determining whether event information is present in the unstructured natural language information. The method further includes, in accordance with a determination that event information is present within the unstructured natural language information, determining whether an agreement on an event is present in the unstructured natural language information. The method further includes, in accordance with a determination that an agreement on an event is present, determining an event type of the event and providing an event description based on the event type.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于操作数字助理的系统和过程。 根据一个或多个示例，一种方法包括在具有一个或多个处理器和存储器的用户设备处从至少一个用户接收非结构化自然语言信息。 该方法还包括，响应于接收到非结构化自然语言信息，确定事件信息是否存在于非结构化自然语言信息中。 该方法还包括：根据事件信息存在于非结构化自然语言信息内的确定，确定关于事件的协议是否存在于非结构化自然语言信息中。 该方法进一步包括根据关于事件的约定存在的确定，确定事件的事件类型并且基于事件类型提供事件描述。

公开(公告)号：WO2017213684A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：PCT/US2016/059953

申请日：2016-11-01

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： KUDURSHIAN, Aram, D. ,  JONES, Bronwyn ,  CRANFILL, Elizabeth, Caroline ,  SADDLER, Harry, J.

IPC: G06F3/16

Abstract: Systems and processes for operating a digital assistant are provided. In one example, a method includes receiving a first speech input from a user. The method further includes identifying context information and determining a user intent based on the first speech input and the context information. The method further includes determining whether the user intent is to perform a task using a searching process or an object managing process. The searching process is configured to search data, and the object managing process is configured to manage objects. The method further includes, in accordance with a determination the user intent is to perform the task using the searching process, performing the task using the searching process; and in accordance with the determination that the user intent is to perform the task using the object managing process, performing the task using the object managing process.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于操作数字助理的系统和过程。 在一个示例中，一种方法包括接收来自用户的第一语音输入。 该方法进一步包括识别上下文信息并基于第一语音输入和上下文信息确定用户意图。 该方法还包括使用搜索处理或对象管理处理来确定用户意图是否要执行任务。 搜索过程被配置为搜索数据，并且对象管理过程被配置为管理对象。 该方法进一步包括根据用户意图使用搜索过程来执行任务的确定，使用搜索过程来执行任务; 并根据用户意图使用对象管理过程执行任务的确定，使用对象管理过程执行任务。

公开(公告)号：WO2017181126A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：PCT/US2017/027785

申请日：2017-04-14

Applicant: COUNSYL, INC.

Inventor： KASENIIT, Kristjan Eerik ,  THEILMANN, Mark, R. ,  ROBERTSON, Alexander De Jong ,  EVANS, Eric Andrew ,  HAQUE, Imran Saeedul

IPC: C12Q1/68 ,  G06F19/00 ,  C40B20/00 ,  G06F19/18

Abstract: According to one aspect, systems and processes for assaying a plurality of nucleic acid samples are provided. In an exemplar}' process, a matrix is generated including pools and samples using a pooling scheme with decoding capability equal to a number D. Matrix organization includes assigning one pool in a set of pools per row by one sample in a set of samples per column. Sample assignment creates a known pattern of pools, wherein each sample in the set of pools is assigned a total number of D + 1 times and any two pools have at most one sample in common. Samples are pooled based on a pooling scheme, where pooled samples are assayed. Positive pools are determined and one or more positive samples are identified. The matrix is displayed as a visual pattern representing the known pattern of pools, the identified positive samples, and the determined positive pools.

Abstract translation: 根据一个方面，提供了用于分析多个核酸样品的系统和方法。 在示例性过程中，使用具有等于数字D的解码能力的池化方案来生成包括池和样本的矩阵。矩阵组织包括通过一组样本中的每一个样本中每行的一组池中分配一个池 柱。 样本分配创建了一个已知的池模式，其中池集中的每个样本被分配的总数为D + 1次，任何两个池至多有一个共同样本。 根据汇集方案汇集样本，在汇总方案中分析汇集的样本。 确定阳性池并鉴定一个或多个阳性样品。 该矩阵显示为代表池的已知模式，已识别的阳性样品和已确定的阳性池的视觉模式。

公开(公告)号：WO2017091507A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：PCT/US2016/063111

申请日：2016-11-21

Applicant: FOVIA, INC.

Inventor： KREEGER, Kevin

IPC: G06T15/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T17/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0012 ,  G06T7/0016 ,  G06T7/254 ,  G06T7/277 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/10081 ,  G06T2207/20076 ,  G06T2207/30064

Abstract: Methods and systems related to variation assessment of a first 3D object are provided. In some embodiments, a computer system obtains a first dataset and a second dataset. The first dataset represents data associated with a first evaluation of the first 3D object and the second dataset represents data associated with a second evaluation of the first 3D object. The computer system determines a first metric based on the first dataset and a second metric based on the second dataset. The first and second metrics represent distributions of probabilities with respect to values associated with the characteristic of the first 3D object at the first and second evaluations, respectively. The computer system further provides, based on the first metric and the second metric, an assessment of the first 3D object variation between the first evaluation and the second evaluation.

Abstract translation: 提供了与第一3D对象的变化评估有关的方法和系统。 在一些实施例中，计算机系统获得第一数据集和第二数据集。 第一数据集表示与第一3D对象的第一评估相关联的数据，并且第二数据集表示与第一3D对象的第二评估相关联的数据。 计算机系统基于第一数据集确定第一度量，并基于第二数据集确定第二度量。 第一和第二度量分别表示关于与在第一和第二评估处的第一3D对象的特性相关联的值的概率的分布。 计算机系统还基于第一度量和第二度量提供第一评估和第二评估之间的第一3D对象变化的评估。

公开(公告)号：WO2017044257A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：PCT/US2016/047184

申请日：2016-08-16

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： NAPOLITANO, Lia, T. ,  HWANG, Grace, H. ,  PENHA, Henrique, D. ,  SHAW, Jeremiah, D. ,  FINO, Jorge, S.

IPC: H04N21/41 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/482

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F17/28 ,  G06F17/30654 ,  G06F17/30976 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L2015/221 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N2005/443

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.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在媒体环境中操作数字助理的系统和过程。 在示例性实施例中，当媒体设备显示内容时，用户可以与媒体设备的数字助理交互。 在一种方法中，响应于检测到第一输入类型的用户输入，可以显示多个示例性自然语言请求。 多个示例性自然语言请求可以与所显示的内容上下文相关。 在另一种方法中，响应于检测到第二输入类型的用户输入，可以接收用户请求。 可以执行至少部分满足用户请求的任务。 执行的任务可以取决于用户请求的性质和由媒体设备显示的内容。 特别地，可以满足用户请求，同时减少用户对媒体内容的消耗。

公开(公告)号：WO2016200471A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：PCT/US2016/025408

申请日：2016-03-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： CARLHIAN, Alexandre ,  GROSS, Daniel, C. ,  DENIAU, Thomas ,  BORIOS, Guillaume ,  MARTEL, Mathieu, Jean ,  REKIN, Sabrine ,  AGARWAL, Sachin ,  BELLEGARDA, Jerome, R. ,  SIAHAAN, Linden, B. ,  MOORE, Jennifer ,  MOHA, Alexandre ,  ARRAS, Hafid, J.

IPC: G06F17/21 ,  G06F17/28 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04L12/58

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F17/278 ,  G06F17/30699 ,  G06F17/30731 ,  G06Q10/1095

Abstract: Systems and processes for detecting an event within natural language are provided. In one example of a process, unstructured natural language information may be received from at least one user. The presence of event information in the unstructured natural language information may be determined. In accordance with a determination that event information is present within the unstructured natural language information, a pseudo-event entry associated with that event information may be generated.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于检测自然语言中的事件的系统和过程。 在过程的一个示例中，可以从至少一个用户接收非结构化自然语言信息。 可以确定非结构化自然语言信息中的事件信息的存在。 根据在非结构化自然语言信息中存在事件信息的确定，可以生成与该事件信息相关联的伪事件条目。

公开(公告)号：WO2015183991A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：PCT/US2015/032724

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： PIERNOT, Philippe, P. ,  BINDER, Justin

IPC: G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/18 ,  G10L17/00

CPC classification number: G10L15/22 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G10L15/1815 ,  G10L15/1822 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L17/00 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  G10L2015/227 ,  G10L2015/228 ,  H04W4/025

Abstract: Systems and processes for selectively processing and responding to a spoken user input are provided. In one example, audio input containing a spoken user input can be received at a user device. The spoken user input can be identified from the audio input by identifying start and end-points of the spoken user input. It can be determined whether or not the spoken user input was intended for a virtual assistant based on contextual information. The determination can be made using a rule-based system or a probabilistic system. If it is determined that the spoken user input was intended for the virtual assistant, the spoken user input can be processed and an appropriate response can be generated. If it is instead determined that the spoken user input was not intended for the virtual assistant, the spoken user input can be ignored and/or no response can be generated.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于选择性地处理和响应口头用户输入的系统和过程。 在一个示例中，可以在用户设备处接收包含口头用户输入的音频输入。 可以通过识别口头用户输入的开始点和终点，从音频输入识别口头用户输入。 可以基于上下文信息确定口语用户输入是否用于虚拟助理。 可以使用基于规则的系统或概率系统进行确定。 如果确定口头用户输入是用于虚拟助理，则可以处理口头用户输入并且可以产生适当的响应。 如果相反确定口头用户输入不是用于虚拟助理，则可以忽略口头用户输入和/或不产生响应。

公开(公告)号：WO2015183949A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：PCT/US2015/032667

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: BLUESMART INC.

Inventor： DIZ, Martin ,  CHEN, Brian ,  VERLINI, Alejo ,  SARRA, Alejandro ,  SAEZ-GIL, Diego, Martin ,  PIERUCCI, Tomas, Mario

IPC: G05B19/00

CPC classification number: B60B27/0015 ,  B60B5/02 ,  B60B11/02 ,  B60B27/0005 ,  B60B33/0028 ,  B60B33/0042 ,  B60B33/0049 ,  B60B2200/45 ,  B60B2360/32 ,  B60B2380/12 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60R16/0307 ,  B62D5/0418 ,  E05B39/005 ,  E05B65/52 ,  E05B2047/0094 ,  E05B2047/0095 ,  G07C9/00174 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G07C9/00571 ,  G07C9/00896 ,  G07C2009/00642 ,  G07C2009/00769 ,  G07C2009/0092 ,  G07C2209/63

Abstract: A multi-functional active container (e.g., luggage or suitcase) with a plurality of sensors and actuators is described. The container may include a body defining an enclosure and having at least one opening. The container may include a processor, a wireless receiver, and an electronically controllable lock. The processor can selectively lock or unlock the electronically controllable lock based on signals received via a wireless receiver (e.g., via Wi-Fi or BLUETOOTH connections). In some examples, a distance between the active container and a remote device (e.g., a smart phone) can be determined (e.g., based on relative GPS signals or connection strength) and if the distance exceeds a threshold, the electronically controllable lock can be activated to secure the container. Further, the container may include a rechargeable power source for powering external devices and an integrated weight sensor for detecting the weight of the container.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有多个传感器和致动器的多功能活动容器（例如行李箱或手提箱）。 容器可以包括限定外壳并具有至少一个开口的主体。 容器可以包括处理器，无线接收器和电子可控锁。 处理器可以基于经由无线接收器（例如，经由Wi-Fi或蓝牙连接）接收的信号来选择性地锁定或解锁电子可控锁。 在一些示例中，可以确定活动容器和远程设备（例如，智能电话）之间的距离（例如，基于相对GPS信号或连接强度），并且如果距离超过阈值，则电子可控制锁可以是 激活以固定容器。 此外，容器可以包括用于为外部设备供电的可再充电电源和用于检测容器重量的集成重量传感器。

公开(公告)号：WO2015031825A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：PCT/US2014/053528

申请日：2014-08-29

Applicant: DIGITAL SOLID STATE PROPULSION, INC.

Inventor： MCPHERSON, Michael, D.

IPC: F02K9/95

CPC classification number: F02K9/95 ,  F02K9/52 ,  F02K9/94

Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus and method for electrically igniting and throttling pyroelectric propellant, e.g., in a rocket engine, are provided. In one example, an apparatus includes an injector body for supplying an electrically ignitable propellant to a combustion chamber and a opposing electrodes. A first electrode may be included with the injector body and a second electrode positioned relative to the first electrode to cause ignition of the electrically ignitable propellant as the electrically ignitable propellant flows thereby.

Abstract translation: 根据一个方面，提供了用于电点火和节流热电推进剂的装置和方法，例如在火箭发动机中。 在一个示例中，设备包括用于向燃烧室和相对电极提供电可点燃推进剂的喷射器主体。 第一电极可以包括在喷射器主体中，并且第二电极相对于第一电极定位，以在电可点燃的推进剂流动时引起电点燃的推进剂的点燃。