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Intelligent automated assistant

US9318108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2011
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L15/1822
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.

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