AI Times, a Korean AI publication, has published Managing Partner Yongduck Kim's column on AI patents.
Yongduck Kim, a patent attorney, focuses on patents in cutting-edge technology fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), smart factories, and blockchain, and has experience performing intellectual property (IP) work for various technology companies such as Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Xiaomi. In addition, he has written books such as “AI Patent Examination Practice Guide” and “AI Patent Strategy” and continues to share his expert knowledge on AI technology and patent strategy.
In this column, we look at Microsoft’s patent “US9514748B2” and how digital personal assistant technology is evolving into an interactive interface beyond simple voice command execution. Digital assistants like Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa have interacted with users through speech recognition and natural language processing, but initially they were primarily focused on searching for information and performing simple functions.
The patent identifies conversational or 'chit-chat' utterances and proposes responses using images, video, audio, or animation. Pop-culture content or character-style voices may make the interaction more engaging.
The column analyzes what these technologies mean for multimodal interface development and user experience innovation. It also highlights the potential for digital personal assistants to evolve into intelligent interfaces that communicate with users beyond simple functional tools, and the potential for service expansion when combined with generative AI technologies.
The full article can be found at the link below.
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