Vocal identification of devices in a home environment
US6052666A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/286
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A speech based man-machine communication system is given, comprising more than one controllable device provided with speech synthesis function. Each of the devices in question is provided with its own unique voice pattern. The devices are connected via a bus, so that a central authority handles all the requests from the user. Because the user uses his natural language, commands can be ambiguous. Therefore an algorithm for handling ambiguous situations is provided.
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