Patent · US Expired

Middleware layer between speech related applications and engines

US7139709B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 29, 2000
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L15/28
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides an application-independent and engine-independent middleware layer between applications and engines. The middleware provides speech-related services to both applications and engines, thereby making it far easier for application vendors and engine vendors to bring their technology to consumers.

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