This is directed to processing voice inputs received by an electronic device. In particular, this
is directed to receiving a voice input and identifying the user providing the voice input. The …

An intelligent automated assistant also referred to herein as a virtual assistant, is able to
provide an improved interface between human and computer, including the processing of …

An exemplary method for identifying media may include receiving user input associated with
a request for media, where that user input includes unstructured natural language speech …

US10942702B2 - Intelligent device arbitration and control - Google Patents US10942702B2 -
Intelligent device arbitration and control - Google Patents Intelligent device arbitration and …

A user interface for a system such as a virtual assistant is automatically adapted for hands-
free use. A hands-free context is detected via automatic or manual means, and the system …

G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of
being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing …

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 …

2016-07-13 Assigned to APPLE INC. reassignment APPLE INC. ASSIGNMENT OF
ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: GRUBER, THOMAS …

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 …

Abstract Systems and processes for optimizing dialogue policy decisions for digital
assistants using implicit feedback are provided. In an example process, a user utterance is …