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Activating voice assistant based on at least one of user proximity and context

US10621992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2016
Grant dateApr 14, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L25/78
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, a device includes a processor, a microphone accessible to the processor, and storage accessible to the processor. The storage bears instructions executable by the processor to, without receiving a user command to enter voice recognition mode, automatically activate the microphone responsive to a determination based on a proximity signal that a user is proximate to the device.

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