H04L51/02—User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to
store-and-forward or real-time protocols, eg e-mail using automatic reactions or user …

Abstract Systems and processes are disclosed for dynamically adjusting a speech trigger
threshold, which can be used in triggering a virtual assistant. Audio input can be received …

An intelligent automated assistant also referred to herein as a virtual assistant, is able to
provide an improved interface between human and computer, including the processing of …

G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of
being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing …

The method includes automatically, without user input and without regard to whether a
digital assistant application has been separately invoked by a user, determining that the …

Abstract Systems and processes for optimizing dialogue policy decisions for digital
assistants using implicit feedback are provided. In an example process, a user utterance is …

Abstract Systems and methods for providing hands-free reading of content comprising:
identifying a plurality of data items for presentation to a user, the plurality of data items …

Abstract Systems and processes for operating an intelligent automated assistant are
provided. In one example process, a first instance of a digital assistant operating on a first …

Abstract Systems and processes for operating a digital assistant are provided. In an example
process, low-latency operation of a digital assistant is provided. In this example, natural …

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 …