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Agent Interfaces for Interactive Electronics that Support Social Cues

  • US 20150138333A1
  • Filed: 02/28/2012
  • Published: 05/21/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2012
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method comprising:

  • an anthropomorphic device detecting a social cue, wherein the anthropomorphic device includes a camera and a microphone, and wherein detecting the social cue comprises the camera detecting a gaze directed toward the anthropomorphic device;

    the anthropomorphic device aiming the camera and the microphone based on the direction of the gaze;

    while the gaze is directed toward the anthropomorphic device, the anthropomorphic device receiving an audio signal via the microphone; and

    based on receiving the audio signal while the gaze is directed toward the anthropomorphic device, the anthropomorphic device (i) transmitting a media device command to a media playback device, wherein the media playback device is separate from the anthropomorphic device, and (ii) providing an acknowledgement of the audio signal, wherein the media device command is based on the audio signal and instructs the media playback device to play out selected content.

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