公开(公告)号：US20150382047A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

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: H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/482

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，以占用最小的空间，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：US20250165130A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-22

申请号：US19030238

申请日：2025-01-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F16/3329 ,  G06F16/438 ,  G06F16/45 ,  G06F16/48 ,  G06F16/483 ,  G06F16/487 ,  G06F16/9032 ,  G06F40/40 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L21/0208 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/482

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：US20220157310A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17589707

申请日：2022-01-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brandon J. NEWENDORP ,  Lia T. NAPOLITANO

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

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：US20190310765A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-10

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 ,  G06F16/332 ,  H04N21/482 ,  G06F16/487 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/422 ,  G06F16/48 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F16/483 ,  G06F16/9032 ,  G06F16/45 ,  G06F16/438 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/28 ,  H04N5/445

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：US20170068423A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

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: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G10L21/0208 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F17/28

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 ,  G06F17/28 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/265 ,  G10L21/0208 ,  G10L2015/221 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N2005/443 ,  H04N2005/4432

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进行交互。 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：US20160212488A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

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 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/258 ,  G10L17/00 ,  H04N21/4627

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：US20140365216A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14298690

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thomas R. GRUBER ,  Devang K. NAIK ,  Liam WEINER ,  Justin G. BINDER ,  Charles SRISUWANANUKORN ,  Gunnar EVERMANN ,  Shaun Eric WILLIAMS ,  Hong CHEN ,  Lia T. NAPOLITANO

IPC: G10L13/027 ,  G10L15/06 ,  G10L13/08 ,  G10L15/26

CPC classification number: G10L13/027 ,  G10L13/04 ,  G10L13/08 ,  G10L15/063 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L15/265 ,  G10L2015/0631 ,  G10L2015/0638

Abstract: The method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors. A first speech input including at least one word is received. A first phonetic representation of the at least one word is determined, the first phonetic representation comprising a first set of phonemes selected from a speech recognition phonetic alphabet. The first set of phonemes is mapped to a second set of phonemes to generate a second phonetic representation, where the second set of phonemes is selected from a speech synthesis phonetic alphabet. The second phonetic representation is stored in association with a text string corresponding to the at least one word.

Abstract translation: 该方法在具有一个或多个处理器的电子设备和存储一个或多个程序的存储器中执行，以供由一个或多个处理器执行。 接收包括至少一个字的第一语音输入。 确定所述至少一个单词的第一语音表示，所述第一语音表示包括从语音识别语音字母表中选择的第一组音素。 将第一组音素映射到第二组音素以产生第二语音表示，其中从语音合成语音字母表中选择第二组音素。 第二语音表示与对应于至少一个单词的文本串相关联地存储。