Multiple speech recognition engines
US7340395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L15/32
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system having multiple speech recognition engines, each operable to recognize spoken data, is described. A speech recognition engine manager detects the speech recognition engines, and selects at least one for recognizing spoken input from a user, via a user interface. In this way, a speech recognition engine that is particularly suited to a current environment may be selected. For example, a speech recognition engine that is particularly suited for, or preferred by, the user may be selected, or a speech recognition engine that is particularly suited for a particular type of interface, interface element, or application, may be selected. Multiple ones of the speech recognition engines may be selected and simultaneously maintained in an active state, by maintaining a session associated with each of the engines. Accordingly, users' experience with voice applications may be enhanced, and, in particular, users with physical disabilities may more easily interact with software applications.
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