Siri at Center of Latest Patent Lawsuit Filed Against Apple

[MacRumors]

Arizona-based speech recognition technology company AVRS, short for Advanced Voice Recognition Systems, Inc., has filed a lawsuit against Apple this week, accusing the iPhone maker of infringing on one of its patents with its virtual assistant Siri, according to court documents obtained by MacRumors.

The asserted patent is U.S. Patent No. 7,558,730, titled "Speech recognition and transcription among users having heterogeneous protocols." It was initially filed in 2001 but abandoned, refiled in 2007, and granted in 2009. Siri was first introduced alongside the iPhone 4s in October 2011.

The complaint is very exhaustive and technical, but in simple terms, AVRS believes Siri's ability to process voice commands across multiple protocols and operating systems, such as iOS and macOS, infringes on its patented technology.

AVRS claims that Apple has been aware of the patent since at least 2013, and that Apple has cited it at least 77 times in its other speech recognition patents and in other litigation. AVRS says it also sent Apple correspondence in 2015, but to no avail, as Apple allegedly continues its willful infringement to present day.

AVRS has demanded a jury trial in Arizona district court, where it is seeking damages from Apple, in an amount no less than a reasonable royalty.

AVRS says its speech recognition software was first introduced in 1994, but it does not appear to offer any products or services that incorporate its patented technologies on its website, so it is more than likely a non-practicing entity.

"Our portfolio of intellectual property is the foundation of our business model," the company's website acknowledges.

Advanced Voice Recognition Systems v. Apple by MacRumors on Scribd​

Apple has yet to formally respond to the complaint.

Article Link: Siri at Center of Latest Patent Lawsuit Filed Against Apple

 

[sputnikv]

Any company claiming that Siri has infringed on its technologies should realize that it only makes their technology and company look inept

 

[klunernet]

"Our portfolio of intellectual property is the foundation of our business model," the company's website acknowledges.

In other words, a patent-troll, and there is plenty of case history against that behavior by now.

 

[Kabeyun]

In other words, a patent-troll, and there is plenty of case history against that behavior by now.

This is patently false.

 

[Bornee35]

Any company with a stock value of 0.0050 USD is not producing its own goods or services. Patent Troll

 

[twistedpixel8]

Aliens studied our patent system and decided we were too stupid to be of any benefit to a Galactic Alliance. That’s why we weren’t invited.

Other contributing factors comprise of: Donald Trump (before and after Presidency), the Citroen Cactus and Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino.

 

[Bornee35]

As per their website, behold their company headquarters: HA

 

[now i see it]

Apple should sue them for patenting such lame technology.

 

[jav6454]

While a Patent Troll would have filed in Texas, they filed in Arizona. Let's wait until more details are known.

 

[JetTester]

Their claims seem to be all inclusive for voice recognition. So, that means they've sued Google, Amazon, and anybody else using similar technology, right? No? Hmmm....

 

[kanki1985]

Its getting hotter in AZ and Trolls are waking up!!

 

[69Mustang]

Their claims seem to be all inclusive for voice recognition. So, that means they've sued Google, Amazon, and anybody else using similar technology, right? No? Hmmm....

How does this question make it to every patent thread? It's pretty obvious. 1. Apple has the most money. Apple is the largest target. Apple also appears to be the company they've been corresponding with over the years. So with all of that, how much sense does it make to query if they've sued Google et al? Pretty sure a company that size could only handle one lawsuit at a time. If they can even that handle one.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I don’t see the plaintiff winning.

 

[cmwade77]

Their claims seem to be all inclusive for voice recognition. So, that means they've sued Google, Amazon, and anybody else using similar technology, right? No? Hmmm....

They also sued the original makers of Siri when they fist introduced the tech, right?

 

[69Mustang]

They also sued the original makers of Siri when they fist introduced the tech, right?

Why would they sue the original makers of Siri? They want a settlement. Probably one that includes ongoing licensing. Do you guys not understand how money works?

 

[2010mini]

So only Apple infringed? How about Microsoft, Google and Samsung?

 

[thisisnotmyname]

As per their website, behold their company headquarters: HA

the manufacturing facilities are in that tree. Their workforce may at first glance look like they may be under minimum working age requirements but when you look more closely you notice they're only short because they are elves.

 

[TMRJIJ]

So is Siri going to actually speak for itself in the courtroom?
Seems reasonable considering how troll-ish this lawsuit smells.

 

[Chaka Jon]

I’ll sue them for developing technology that is absolute crap and basically unusable.

Not sure why, but I’ve noticed on iPhone X, voice recognition has taken a huge step backward. Alexa understands everything I say, every time.

 

[JimmyHook]

This is patently false.

Definitely a troll who will get crushed
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Why would they sue the original makers of Siri? They want a settlement. Probably one that includes ongoing licensing. Do you guys not understand how money works?

Why would Apple ever give them any money?
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Arizona-based speech recognition technology company AVRS, short for Advanced Voice Recognition Systems, Inc., has filed a lawsuit against Apple this week, accusing the iPhone maker of infringing on one of its patents with its virtual assistant Siri, according to court documents obtained by MacRumors.

The asserted patent is U.S. Patent No. 7,558,730, titled "Speech recognition and transcription among users having heterogeneous protocols." It was initially filed in 2001 but abandoned, refiled in 2007, and granted in 2009. Siri was first introduced alongside the iPhone 4s in October 2011.

The complaint is very exhaustive and technical, but in simple terms, AVRS believes Siri's ability to process voice commands across multiple protocols and operating systems, such as iOS and macOS, infringes on its patented technology.

AVRS claims that Apple has been aware of the patent since at least 2013, and that Apple has cited it at least 77 times in its other speech recognition patents and in other litigation. AVRS says it also sent Apple correspondence in 2015, but to no avail, as Apple allegedly continues its willful infringement to present day.

AVRS has demanded a jury trial in Arizona district court, where it is seeking damages from Apple, in an amount no less than a reasonable royalty.

AVRS says its speech recognition software was first introduced in 1994, but it does not appear to offer any products or services that incorporate its patented technologies on its website, so it is more than likely a non-practicing entity.

"Our portfolio of intellectual property is the foundation of our business model," the company's website acknowledges.

Advanced Voice Recognition Systems v. Apple by MacRumors on Scribd​

Apple has yet to formally respond to the complaint.

Article Link: Siri at Center of Latest Patent Lawsuit Filed Against Apple

Apple is the defendant, they are the ones who get to decide if it will be a jury trial or not

 

[69Mustang]

Why would Apple ever give them any money?

??? I have no idea what you're talking about. Were you intending to respond to another quote?

 

[kildraik]

In other words, a patent-troll, and there is plenty of case history against that behavior by now.

I copied the same quote, and almost said the same thing, until I scrolled through the comments. Patent portfolios are donezo.

 

[HiRez]

Am I the only one thinking I hope Apple loses this lawsuit and is forced to start from scratch on a new voice assistant?

 

[farewelwilliams]

Any company with a stock value of 0.0050 USD is not producing its own goods or services. Patent Troll

generally need to look at the shares outstanding, not just the stock price

 

[SoN1NjA]

Apple should sue them for patenting such lame technology.

Not very lame if Apple is using it