Voice-assist techniques are commonplace in automobiles right now, however Ford desires to present them personalities.
A patent utility from the automaker printed by the USA Patent and Trademark Workplace (USPTO) on Jan. 2, 2024 (and initially filed on Aug. 17, 2020), discusses utilizing machine studying to create in-car digital assistants with distinct personalities selectable by the consumer.
These personalities could be conveyed by the vocabulary utilized by the digital assistant when responding to prompts, in addition to speech tone, pitch, and pronunciation. The vocabulary could be chosen by feeding the software program examples of speech from individuals assumed to have the persona traits the digital assistant is attempting to imitate.
Celebrities could be among the many fashions for the digital assistant. Ford would not seem like suggesting that digital assistants would impersonate particular celebrities (which might probably carry some authorized hassle) but it surely discusses utilizing their social media posts, audio and video interviews, and books or articles a few movie star with a given persona sort to assist practice the digital-assistant software program.
Ford digital assistant persona generator patent picture
Ford digital assistant persona generator patent picture
Ford additionally discusses giving the digital assistants names, hypothetical ages and genders, and even backstories. All in order that drivers will get a extra vigorous response when asking for instructions to the closest Starbucks.
As with all patent purposes, it is unclear if the concepts mentioned right here will make it to manufacturing. However the rise of ChatGPT means that is undoubtedly on-trend.
At CES 2024, Mercedes-Benz unveiled an AI-powered next-gen consumer interface, whereas Volkswagen introduced that it would combine ChatGPT with its infotainment techniques. So automakers do appear ro imagine it will likely be higher if we discuss to our automobiles extra.
