公开(公告)号：EP3825790A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-26

申请号：EP21151452.6

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ORR, Ryan M. ,  NELL, Garrett Richard ,  BRUMBAUGH, Benjamin Lloyd

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: This relates to systems and processes for using a virtual assistant to control electronic devices. In one example process, a user can speak an input in natural language form to a user device to control one or more electronic devices. The user device can transmit the user speech to a server to be converted into a textual representation. The server can identify the one or more electronic devices and appropriate commands to be performed by the one or more electronic devices based on the textual representation. The identified one or more devices and commands to be performed can be transmitted back to the user device, which can forward the commands to the appropriate one or more electronic devices for execution. In response to receiving the commands, the one or more electronic devices can perform the commands and transmit their current states to the user device.

公开(公告)号：EP4113508A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-04

申请号：EP22189683.0

申请日：2016-09-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： PIERSOL, Kurt W. ,  ORR, Ryan M. ,  MANDEL, Daniel J.

IPC: G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: This relates to systems and processes for using a virtual assistant to arbitrate among and/or control electronic devices. In one example process, a first electronic device samples an audio input using a microphone. The first electronic device broadcasts a first set of one or more values based on the sampled audio input. Furthermore, the first electronic device receives a second set of one or more values, which are based on the audio input, from a second electronic device. Based on the first set of one or more values and the second set of one or more values, the first electronic device determines whether to respond to the audio input or forego responding to the audio input.

公开(公告)号：EP3162078A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-03

申请号：EP15717715.5

申请日：2015-03-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： LISTER, Patrick M. ,  ORR, Ryan M. ,  CRAWFORD, Jared A.

IPC: H04N21/422 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/488

CPC classification number: H04N21/8456 ,  G06F17/30823 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/93 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4884 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for real-time updating of virtual assistant media knowledge. Virtual assistant knowledge can be updated with timely information associated with playing media (e.g., a sporting event, a television show, or the like). A data feed can be received that includes data relating events to particular times in a media stream. A user request can be received based on speech input, and the user request can be associated with an event in a media stream or show. In response to receiving the request, the media stream can be cued to commence playback at a time in the media stream associated with the event referred to in the request. In another example, a response to the user request can be generated based on the data relating to the events. The response can then be delivered to the user (e.g., spoken aloud, displayed, etc.).

Abstract translation: 公开了用于实时更新虚拟助理媒体知识的系统和过程。 虚拟助理知识可以随着与播放媒体（例如体育赛事，电视节目等）相关联的及时信息而被更新。 可以接收包括与媒体流中的特定时间相关的事件的数据的数据馈送。 可以基于语音输入接收用户请求，并且用户请求可以与媒体流中的事件或显示相关联。 响应于接收到请求，媒体流可以被提出以在与请求中引用的事件相关联的媒体流中一次开始播放。 在另一示例中，可以基于与事件相关的数据来生成对用户请求的响应。 然后可以将响应传递给用户（例如，大声朗读，显示等）。

公开(公告)号：EP3323058B1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-19

申请号：EP16760246.5

申请日：2016-08-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ORR, Ryan M. ,  SIDKI, Raumi N. ,  LISTER, Patrick M. ,  RUSSELL, Jonathan H.

IPC: G06F16/9532 ,  G06F16/9538

公开(公告)号：EP3323058A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-23

申请号：EP16760246.5

申请日：2016-08-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ORR, Ryan M. ,  SIDKI, Raumi N. ,  LISTER, Patrick M. ,  RUSSELL, Jonathan H.

IPC: G06F17/30

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for operating a digital assistant in a media environment. In an example process, a primary set of media items can be displayed. An audio input containing a media-related request can be received. A primary user intent corresponding to the media-related request can be determined. In accordance with a determination that the primary user intent comprises a user intent to narrow the primary media search query, a second primary media search query corresponding to the primary user intent can be generated. The second primary media search query can be based on the media-related request and the primary media search query. The second primary media search query can be performed to obtain a second primary set of media items. Display of the primary set of media items can be replaced with display of the second primary set of media items.

公开(公告)号：EP3105640A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-21

申请号：EP15718294.0

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ORR, Ryan M. ,  NELL, Garett Richard ,  BRUMBAUGH, Benjamin Lloyd

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G10L17/22 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/23373 ,  G05B2219/23386 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L12/282

Abstract: This relates to systems and processes for using a virtual assistant to control electronic devices. In one example process, a user can speak an input in natural language form to a user device to control one or more electronic devices. The user device can transmit the user speech to a server to be converted into a textual representation. The server can identify the one or more electronic devices and appropriate commands to be performed by the one or more electronic devices based on the textual representation. The identified one or more devices and commands to be performed can be transmitted back to the user device, which can forward the commands to the appropriate one or more electronic devices for execution. In response to receiving the commands, the one or more electronic devices can perform the commands and transmit their current states to the user device.