Use of a digital assistant in communications

A digital assistant (350) operating on a device (110) is configured to be engaged as an active participant in communications between local (105-1) and remote parties (105-N) by listening to voice andvideo calls (205) and participating in messaging sessions. The digital assistant typically can be initiated by voice using a key word or phrase (1205) and then be requested to perform tasks, provide information and services, etc. using voice or gestures. The digital assistant can respond to the request and take appropriate actions (1210). In voice and video calls, the interactions with the digitalassistant (i.e., the request, response, and actions) can be heard by both parties to the call as if the digital assistant was a third party on the call. In a messaging session, messages are generatedand displayed to each participant so that they can see the interactions with the digital assistant as if it was a participant. 在设备(110)上操作的数字助手(350)被配置为通过监听语音和视频呼叫(205)并参与消息传送会话而作为主动参与者参加到在本地方(105-1)和远程方(105-N)之间的通信中。数字助手典型地可以