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Middleware layer between speech related applications and engines

US7177813B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2004
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2024

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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