Turn-taking confidence
US7809569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L15/24
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for managing interactive dialog between a machine and a user is claimed. In one embodiment, an interaction between the machine and the user is managed by determining at least one likelihood value which is dependent upon a possible speech onset of the user. In another embodiment, the likelihood value can be dependent a model of a desire of the user for specific items, a model of an attention of the user to specific items, or a model of turn-taking cues. Further, the likelihood value can be utilized in a voice activity system.
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