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Speaker recognition
InactiveUS20170092278A1Increased efficiency , effectiveness , and user satisfactionFaster and efficient method and interfaceSpeech recognitionAcoustic propertyNatural language
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs including instructions, which when executed by an electronic device, cause the electronic device to receive natural-language speech input from one of a plurality of users, the natural-language speech input having a set of acoustic properties; and determine whether the natural-language speech input corresponds to both a user-customizable lexical trigger and a set of acoustic properties associated with the user; where in accordance with a determination that the natural language speech input corresponds to both a user-customizable lexical trigger and a set of acoustic properties associated with the user, invoke a virtual assistant; and in accordance with a determination that either the natural language speech input fails to correspond to a user-customizable lexical trigger or the natural-language speech input fails to have a set of acoustic properties associated with the user, forego invocation of a virtual assistant.
Owner:APPLE INC
Context-based endpoint detection
ActiveUS20160358598A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceSpeech recognitionUser inputSpeech input
The present disclosure generally relates to context-based endpoint detection in user speech input. A method for identifying an endpoint of a spoken request by a user may include receiving user input of natural language speech including one or more words; identifying at least one context associated with the user input; generating a probability, based on the at least one context associated with the user input, that a location in the user input is an endpoint; determining whether the probability is greater than a threshold; and in accordance with a determination that the probability is greater than the threshold, identifying the location in the user input as the endpoint.
Owner:APPLE INC
Virtual assistant for media playback
InactiveUS20160378747A1Faster and efficient methodImprove effectivenessWeb data indexingSemantic analysisUser inputHuman–computer interaction
An exemplary method for identifying media may include receiving user input associated with a request for media, where that user input includes unstructured natural language speech including one or more words; identifying at least one context associated with the user input; causing a search for the media based on the at least one context and the user input; determining, based on the at least one context and the user input, at least one media item that satisfies the request; and in accordance with a determination that the at least one media item satisfies the request, obtaining the at least one media item.
Owner:APPLE INC
Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Manipulating User Interface Objects with Visual and/or Haptic Feedback
ActiveUS20170046024A1Faster and efficient methodReduce the numberInput/output for user-computer interactionNatural language data processingGraphicsGraphical user interface
A device concurrently displays a background user interface and a first version of a notification associated with a first application. The device detects a first contact at a location that corresponds to the first version of the notification. In response to the detection, and upon a determination that the contact meets application-launching criteria, the device initiates a process to launch the first application. In response to the detecting, and upon a determination that the contact meets notification-expansion criteria, where the notification-expansion criteria require that the characteristic intensity of the contact meet a preview intensity threshold, the device displays a second version of the notification, where the second version of the notification has a size larger than the first version, includes expanded notification content that is not displayed in the first version, and is overlaid on the background user interface.
Owner:APPLE INC
Methods and interfaces for home media control
ActiveUS20180335903A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceSubstation equipmentSound input/outputMedia controlsComputer hardware
The present disclosure generally relates to interfaces and techniques for media playback on one or more devices. In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, and memory. The electronic device receives user input and, in response to receiving the user input, displays, on the display, a multi-device interface that includes: one or more indicators associated with a plurality of available playback devices that are connected to the device and available to initiate playback of media from the device, and a media playback status of the plurality of available playback devices.
Owner:APPLE INC
Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Managing Concurrently Open Software Applications
ActiveUS20110252381A1Faster and efficient method and interfaceReduce cognitive loadExecution for user interfacesInput/output processes for data processingGraphicsGraphical user interface
Owner:APPLE INC
Unconventional virtual assistant interactions
ActiveUS20170132199A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceDigital data information retrievalNatural language data processingHuman–computer interactionProgram plan
Owner:APPLE INC
Dictation that allows editing
InactiveUS20170263248A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceNatural language data processingSpeech recognitionUser inputWorld Wide Web
An electronic device implements dictation-based editing of textual data. The device receives a natural-language user input and determines whether the natural-language user input includes a predefined editing command. If the natural-language user input includes the predefined editing command, the device modifies the textual data in accordance with the predefined editing command. If the natural-language user input does not include the predefined editing command, the device transcribes the natural-language user input and adds the transcribed text to the textual data.
Owner:APPLE INC
Avatar creation and editing
ActiveUS20180091732A1Faster and efficient method and interfaceReduce cognitive loadImage enhancementTelevision system detailsHuman–computer interactionImaging data
The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing user avatars. In some examples, guidance is provided to a user while capturing image data for use in generating a user-specific avatar. In some examples, a user interface allows a user to intuitively customize a user avatar. In some examples, avatars are generated for a messaging session based on an avatar model for a user of the messaging application. In some examples, an avatar editing interface updates a user avatar in response to gestures and based on the type of gesture and the avatar feature that is selected for editing.
Owner:APPLE INC
Zero latency digital assistant
ActiveUS20170068513A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceInput/output to record carriersDevices with voice recognitionUser inputHuman–computer interaction
An electronic device can implement a zero-latency digital assistant by capturing audio input from a microphone and using a first processor to write audio data representing the captured audio input to a memory buffer. In response to detecting a user input while capturing the audio input, the device can determine whether the user input meets a predetermined criteria. If the user input meets the criteria, the device can use a second processor to identify and execute a task based on at least a portion of the contents of the memory buffer.
Owner:APPLE INC
Distributed personal assistant
ActiveUS20170068550A1Faster and efficient methodReduce cognitive loadProgram initiation/switchingArtificial lifeReal-time computing
An exemplary method for using a virtual assistant may include, at an electronic device configured to transmit and receive data, receiving a user request for a service from a virtual assistant; determining at least one task to perform in response to the user request; estimating at least one performance characteristic for completion of the at least one task with the electronic device, based on at least one heuristic; based on the estimating, determining whether to execute the at least one task at the electronic device; in accordance with a determination to execute the at least one task at the electronic device, causing the execution of the at least one task at the electronic device; in accordance with a determination to execute the at least one task outside the electronic device: generating executable code for carrying out the least one task; and transmitting the executable code from the electronic device.
Owner:APPLE INC
Accelerated Scrolling for a Multifunction Device
ActiveUS20100235794A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interface scrollingInput/output processes for data processingDisplay deviceScrolling
A computer-implemented method is performed at a multifunction device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface. The method includes detecting multiple input gestures by a user, beginning with an initial input gesture. For each input gesture after the initial input gesture, the method scrolls information on the display at a respective scrolling speed. The respective scrolling speed is determined based on the respective input gesture movement speed in the input gesture and a movement multiplier. The method determines whether the respective input gesture meets one or more swipe gesture criteria, and determines whether the respective input gesture meets one or more successive gesture criteria. When the input gesture meets the one or more swipe gesture criteria and the one or more successive gesture criteria, the method updates the movement multiplier in accordance with one or more movement multiplier adjustment criteria.
Owner:APPLE INC
Natural language event detection
InactiveUS20160357861A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceNatural language data processingSpecial data processing applicationsWorld Wide WebNatural language
Systems and processes for detecting an event within natural language are provided. In one example of a process, unstructured natural language information may be received from at least one user. The presence of event information in the unstructured natural language information may be determined. In accordance with a determination that event information is present within the unstructured natural language information, a pseudo-event entry associated with that event information may be generated.
Owner:APPLE INC
Virtual assistant for media playback
ActiveUS20190220246A1Faster and efficient methodReduce cognitive loadSemantic analysisMetadata multimedia retrievalUser inputHuman–computer interaction
An exemplary method for identifying media may include receiving user input associated with a request for media, where that user input includes unstructured natural language speech including one or more words; identifying at least one context associated with the user input; causing a search for the media based on the at least one context and the user input; determining, based on the at least one context and the user input, at least one media item that satisfies the request; and in accordance with a determination that the at least one media item satisfies the request, obtaining the at least one media item.
Owner:APPLE INC
Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Accessibility Using a Touch-Sensitive Surface
ActiveUS20100309148A1Improve effectivenessImprove efficiencyDigital output to display deviceGraphicsGraphical user interface
An accessibility method is performed by an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface. The method includes: mapping at least a first portion of the display to the touch-sensitive surface; concurrently displaying a plurality of user interface containers on the display; detecting a user interface container selection event that selects a first user interface container in the plurality of user interface containers; and, in response to detecting the user interface container selection event: ceasing to map the first portion of the display to the touch-sensitive surface, and proportionally mapping the first user interface container to be substantially coextensive with the touch-sensitive surface.
Owner:APPLE INC
User interface for camera effects
ActiveUS9716825B1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceTelevision system detailsImage enhancementDigital zoomMagnification
The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces. In some examples, the electronic device transitions between user interfaces for capturing photos based on data received from a first camera and a second camera. In some examples, the electronic device provides enhanced zooming capabilities that result in visual pleasing results for a displayed digital viewfinder and for captured videos. In some examples, the electronic device provides user interfaces for transitioning a digital viewfinder between a first camera with an applied digital zoom to a second camera with no digital zoom. In some examples, the electronic device prepares to capture media at various magnification levels. In some examples, the electronic device enhanced capabilities for navigating through a plurality of values.
Owner:APPLE INC
User interface for manipulating user interface objects with magnetic properties
ActiveUS20150370529A1Improve effectivenessImprove efficiencyInput/output for user-computer interactionCathode-ray tube indicatorsDisplay deviceHuman–computer interaction
The present disclosure relates to user interfaces for manipulating user interface objects. A device, including a display and a rotatable input mechanism, is described in relation to manipulating user interface objects. In some examples, the manipulation of the object is a scroll, zoom, or rotate of the object. In other examples, objects are selected in accordance with simulated magnetic properties.
Owner:APPLE INC
Proactive assistant with memory assistance
InactiveUS20170091612A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceNatural language translationArtificial lifeArray data structureDatabase
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs including instructions, which when executed by an electronic device of a user, cause the electronic device to generate at least one experiential data structure accessible to a virtual assistant; modify at least one experiential data structure with one or more annotations associated with the experiential data structure, utilizing the virtual assistant; store at least one experiential data structure; receive a natural-language user request for service from the virtual assistant, and output information responsive to the user request using at least one experiential data structure. The experiential data structure is a data structure that includes an organized set of data associated with at least one of the user and the electronic device at a particular point in time.
Owner:APPLE INC
User interface for manipulating user interface objects with magnetic properties
ActiveUS10001817B2Reduce cognitive loadExtension of timeDetails for portable computersSound input/outputDisplay deviceHuman–computer interaction
Owner:APPLE INC
Activity and workout updates
ActiveUS20170354845A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfacePhysical therapies and activitiesHealth-index calculationMulti segmentHuman–computer interaction
The present disclosure generally relates to navigating, viewing, and sharing activity and workout data and interacting with workout and / or activity applications. In some examples, scrolling of activity data is based on the content being displayed. In some examples, friends' activity data may be viewed. In some examples, a notification and workout data for a friend's completed workout is received and displayed. In some example, the activity data received from friends is viewed and managed. In some examples, workout data for a multi-segment workout is displayed in a three-dimensional stack on a map. In some examples, a workout application operates in a limited mode until a touch input is received with a characteristic intensity that is greater than a threshold intensity.
Owner:APPLE INC
User interface for loyalty accounts and private label accounts for a wearable device
ActiveUS20160358180A1Improve effectivenessImprove efficiencyApparatus for meter-controlled dispensingPoint-of-sale network systemsHuman–computer interactionWearable Electronic Device
The present disclosure generally relates to the use of loyalty accounts, private label payment accounts, and general payment accounts using a wearable electronic device with an electronic wallet. Various accounts are linked to the electronic device. In some examples, the electronic device is NFC-enabled. The electronic device may be used to provide loyalty account information and payment account information to a payment terminal, such as an NFC-enabled payment terminal.
Owner:APPLE INC
Sharing user-configurable graphical constructs
InactiveUS20160261675A1Faster and efficient methodReduce cognitive loadService provisioningInformation formatGraphicsContext specific
Methods for sharing user-configurable graphical constructs, e.g., for use with a portable multifunction device, are disclosed. The methods described herein allow for sharing user-configurable graphical constructs, such as context-specific user interfaces and emoji graphical objects that contain independently configurable graphical elements. Further disclosed are non-transitory computer-readable storage media, systems, and devices configured to perform the methods described herein.
Owner:APPLE INC
Emoji recording and sending
ActiveUS20180336715A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceTelevision system detailsSubstation equipmentComputer graphics (images)Ophthalmology
The present disclosure generally relates to generating and modifying virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.
Owner:APPLE INC
User interface for manipulating user interface objects with magnetic properties
InactiveUS20160170624A1Improve effectivenessImprove efficiencyTime-pieces with integrated devicesDetails for portable computersDisplay deviceHuman–computer interaction
The present disclosure relates to user interfaces for manipulating user interface objects. A device, including a display and a rotatable input mechanism, is described in relation to manipulating user interface objects. In some examples, the manipulation of the object is a scroll, zoom, or rotate of the object. In other examples, objects are selected in accordance with simulated magnetic properties.
Owner:APPLE INC
User interfaces for stored-value accounts
ActiveUS9842330B1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceFinanceCoin/paper handlersPaymentUser input
In some examples, an account is provisioned onto an electronic device. In some examples, the device receives a value to fund the account provisioned on the electronic device. In some examples, the electronic device transacts with a contactless transaction terminal using the provisioned account and displays an indication of the transaction. In some examples, the electronic device transmits information corresponding to the provisioned account without checking for authentication. In some examples, the device receives user input initiating a process for moving the account from a first device to a second device. In some examples, the device receives account payment credentials from a second device when a set of payment criteria are met.
Owner:APPLE INC
Creative camera
ActiveUS10270983B1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceImage enhancementTelevision system detailsComputer visionVisual perception
Owner:APPLE INC
User interface for a device requesting remote authorization
ActiveUS20170339151A1Faster and efficient methodImprove effectivenessUser identity/authority verificationPayment architectureComputer hardwareNetwork connection
The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for managing a remote authorization to proceed with an action, such as creating a secure network connection. In some examples, a requesting device receives selection of one or more options. The requesting device transmits a request to proceed with an action to an authenticating device. The authenticating device concurrently displays an indication of the request to proceed with the action, information about the selected one or more options, and an indication of the requesting device. The authenticating device receives authorization to proceed with the action and transmits a response to the requesting device regarding the request to proceed with the action.
Owner:APPLE INC
User interface for payments
InactiveUS20160224973A1Faster and efficient method and interfaceReduce cognitive loadTelevision system detailsCredit schemesCredit cardComputer hardware
The present disclosure generally relates to making payments with a mobile device. In one example process, the device receives first authentication data, such as fingerprint authentication information, and second authentication data, such as a bank authorization code. The device then transmits a transaction request for a payment transaction. In another example process, the device detects activation of a physical input mechanism and detects a fingerprint using a biometric sensor. The device is enabled to participate in NFC payment transactions. In another example process, the device displays a live preview of images obtained via a camera sensor while the device detects partial credit card information of a credit card in a field of view of the camera sensor.
Owner:APPLE INC
Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Accessibility via a Touch-Sensitive Surface
ActiveUS20110302519A1Improve effectivenessImprove efficiencyInput/output processes for data processingGraphicsGraphical user interface
An accessible electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface: displays a first plurality of user-selectable objects; detects a finger contact on the touch-sensitive surface; detects movement of the finger contact across the touch sensitive surface to an activation region that corresponds to a first user-selectable object; while detecting the finger contact at the activation region, initiates output of audible accessibility information associated with the first user-selectable object; detects termination of the finger contact while the finger contact is at the activation region that corresponds to the first user-selectable object; and, in response: performs a predefined operation associated with the first user-selectable object if the device has output at least a predefined portion of the audible accessibility information associated with the first user-selectable object when the termination of the finger contact is detected; and forgoes performing the predefined operation otherwise.
Owner:APPLE INC
User interface for payments
ActiveUS20160224966A1Faster and efficient methodFaster and efficient and interfaceTelevision system detailsCredit schemesComputer hardwareCredit card
The present disclosure generally relates to making payments with a mobile device. In one example process, the device receives first authentication data, such as fingerprint authentication information, and second authentication data, such as a bank authorization code. The device then transmits a transaction request for a payment transactions. In another example process, the device detects activation of a physical input mechanism and detects a fingerprint using a biometric sensor. The device is enabled to participate in NFC payment transactions. In another example process, the device displays a live preview of images obtained via a camera sensor while the device detects partial credit card information of a credit card in a field of view of the camera sensor.
Owner:APPLE INC
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