Title:
VOICE TRIGGER FOR A DIGITAL ASSISTANT
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/124332
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A method for operating a voice trigger is provided. In some implementations, the method is performed at an electronic device including one or more processors and memory storing instructions for execution by the one or more processors. The method includes receiving a sound input. The sound input may correspond to a spoken word or phrase, or a portion thereof. The method includes determining whether at least a portion of the sound input corresponds to a predetermined type of sound, such as a human voice. The method includes, upon a determination that at least a portion of the sound input corresponds to the predetermined type, determining whether the sound input includes predetermined content, such as a predetermined trigger word or phrase. The method also includes, upon a determination that the sound input includes the predetermined content, initiating a speech-based service, such as a voice-based digital assistant.
Inventors:
BINDER JUSTIN G (US)
TACKIN ONUR (US)
POST SAMUEL D (US)
GRUBER THOMAS R (US)
TACKIN ONUR (US)
POST SAMUEL D (US)
GRUBER THOMAS R (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/015418
Publication Date:
October 16, 2014
Filing Date:
February 07, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
APPLE INC (US)
International Classes:
G10L17/24; G06F3/16
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2011163350A1 | 2011-12-29 |
Foreign References:
| US6671672B1 | 2003-12-30 | |||
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
EIDE, Christopher, B. et al. (755 Page Mill RoadPalo Alto, CA, US)
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