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Data driven natural language event detection and classification

US10521466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2016
Grant dateDec 31, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/345
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

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.

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