This is directed to processing voice inputs received by an electronic device. In particular, this
is directed to receiving a voice input and identifying the user providing the voice input. The …

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 …

A user interface for a system such as a virtual assistant is automatically adapted for hands-
free use. A hands-free context is detected via automatic or manual means, and the system …

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 operating an automated assistant are disclosed. In one
example process, an electronic device provides an audio output via a speaker of 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 …

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6,028,537 A 2/2000 Suman et al. 6,064,970 A 5, 2000 McMillan et al. 6,496,703 B1 12/2002 …

At an electronic device with a display screen, display a message transcript, where the
message transcript includes an incoming message. Determine, based at least in-part on the …

Abstract Systems and processes for operating a digital assistant using a hierarchical belief
state are disclosed. In an example process, a user utterance of a dialog is received. A belief …