"What if I ask a question and the answer pops up, on my Google Glasses or on the TV or maybe even on the family refrigerator?" he said.
"Then we can go on with the conversation. It will make the conversation richer."
Assistants that seamlessly integrate into daily life are not entirely new. Apple's iPhone assistant Siri can perform many functions of the mobile phone - including sending text messages - simply by responding to the user's voice.
The iPhone and iPad maker also has a patent on a head-mounted display system using a pair of glasses fitted with small screens.
Mr Singhal said that there were still hurdles to overcome, and that computers will need to understand the intricacies of conversational speech.
He gave the example of a discussion of football, with someone asking "How are they doing?". While a computer would be baffled, humans understand it refers to the team.
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