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Intelligent automated assistant for media search and playback

US11809483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2021
Grant dateNov 7, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/42224
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and processes are disclosed for operating a digital assistant in a media environment. In an example process, a primary set of media items can be displayed. An audio input containing a media-related request can be received. A primary user intent corresponding to the media-related request can be determined. In accordance with a determination that the primary user intent comprises a user intent to narrow the primary media search query, a second primary media search query corresponding to the primary user intent can be generated. The second primary media search query can be based on the media-related request and the primary media search query. The second primary media search query can be performed to obtain a second primary set of media items. Display of the primary set of media items can be replaced with display of the second primary set of media items.

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