Digital Assistant Gesture Control for Intuitive Computer-Generated Interaction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing digital assistants in computer-generated environments lack intuitive and efficient interaction methods, leading to suboptimal user experiences.

Innovation Solution

A digital assistant system that utilizes sensors and input devices to track user gestures and voice commands, allowing seamless interaction and control within computer-generated environments, including activation and deactivation mechanisms to enhance user engagement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional digital assistant interaction methods are used in computer-generated environments, then basic functionality is maintained, but user interaction efficiency and intuitiveness deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interaction efficiencyVSAvoidinteraction system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical input device interactions (keyboard, mouse) with gesture-based control system. The system captures gestures through sensors and processes them to control digital assistant functions, eliminating the need for physical input devices and improving interaction efficiency in computer-generated environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The gesture-based control system serves multiple functions: it activates the digital assistant, navigates through interfaces, selects options, and terminates sessions. This multi-functional approach consolidates various interaction tasks into a single gesture recognition system, improving ease of operation without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If gesture and voice recognition systems are implemented, then user interaction efficiency improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interaction efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines gesture recognition and voice command processing into a unified control system. Both input methods are integrated to activate, control, and terminate the digital assistant, allowing the system to process multiple input types through a single architecture, thereby improving productivity while managing complexity through consolidation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically processes and interprets gestures and voice commands without requiring manual configuration or complex user setup. The gesture recognition system and voice processing system work autonomously to activate and control digital assistant functions, reducing the operational burden on users while maintaining high interaction efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple input methods are supported, then adaptability improves, but ease of operation deteriorates due to increased complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinput method versatilityVSAvoiduser interaction simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of requiring users to adapt to complex system configurations, the system inverts the approach by automatically detecting and adapting to user preferences. The gesture and voice recognition systems are pre-configured to work seamlessly, and the system selects the appropriate input method based on context, maintaining simplicity while providing versatile input options.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Data Source

PatentUS12436619B1Devices and methods for digital assistant
Publication Date: 2025.10.07 APPLE INC
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AI summary

A digital assistant may be used with a computer-generated environment. In some embodiments, a digital assistant is invoked and/or terminated via user input. In some embodiments, the digital assistant is displaying in a computer-generated environment. In some embodiments, the digital assistant may be used to interact with objects in a computer-generated environment. Devices, methods, and graphical user interfaces for a digital assistant provide an improved user experience for computer-generated environments.