Topically organized interface with realistic dialogue
US5721845A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/961
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for formulating and responding to an inquiry through an interface which is topically organized. The dialogue system interface is comprised of various topical objects wherein each domain object has a set of object values. Selection of a desired object value of a domain object yields a set of potential inquiries, corresponding to the selected value, for selection. A selected inquiry is transmitted to an underlying system for formulation of a response. The formulated response of the underlying system is then transmitted to the user through the dialogue system interface. The dialogue system generates and displays further domain objects, object values, and inquiries that are logically anticipated from the selected inquiry.
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