Random factoid generation
US10671602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/22
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Providing a random factoid in response to a user trigger is provided. Aspects are directed to a device, method, and computer-readable medium to provide random factoids responsive to a triggering event. Various inputs such as user taps, gestures, voice commands, environment commands, etc., are monitored to recognize a triggering event associated with the random factoid system. Upon determining that the input is a triggering event, a random factoid is randomly selected and provided to the user. The factoid can be a fun fact or a helpful learning tip. In some examples, the random factoid system provides a contextual random factoid based one or more contextual factors, such as geographic location of the device, the user's interaction history, the user's demographic data, etc., thus providing an improved user experience.
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