Method and apparatus for executing tasks in voice-activated command systems
US7460999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/271
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of executing operations in a voice-activated command system includes automatically initiating execution of a default operation. A user is then prompted, after the default operation has been initiated, to determine whether the user wishes to execute a second operation instead of the default operation. If the user wishes to execute the second operation instead of the default operation, execution of the default operation is terminated and execution of the second operation is initiated. In voice-activated and other command systems, such as voice dialing systems, this method allows the command system to execute the most probable operation without delay, while still making the system easily navigable by naïve users. Systems, computer readable medium and apparatus which implement the methods of the present invention are also disclosed.
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