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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2025
Filed:
Feb. 06, 2023
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Madhusudan Chinthakunta, Saratoga, CA (US);
Ping Wen Ong, San Jose, CA (US);
Timothy S. Paek, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Lauren Elise Tappana, San Francisco, CA (US);
Marcel Van Os, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems and processes for integrating a digital assistant with telephony are provided. For example, an incoming call may be received, from a caller, at an electronic device. A communication session may be established between the caller and the digital assistant of the electronic device. In accordance with a determination that the identification of the caller is unknown, determination is made whether the caller corresponds to an automated calling system. In accordance with a determination that the identification of the caller is known, a response is provided by the digital assistant to the caller. An output including information corresponding to the communication is provided at the electronic device.