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Multi-modal synchronization

US7337405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2003
Grant dateFeb 26, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2201/40
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for synchronizing multiple modalities is described. A user may use multiple modalities, such as voice and browser, to interact with data on a network, such as the World Wide Web. All of the modalities may be synchronized so that all are updated when the user enters information in just one. A method of communicating between devices includes receiving a request for first-modality data that includes first content, and sending a message in response to receiving the request, the message including information allowing the request of second-modality data that includes second content overlapping the first content. Another method includes requesting first data for a first modality, the first data including first content, and automatically requesting second data for a second modality, wherein the second data includes second content that overlaps the first content.

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