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Generation of speech recognition grammars for conducting searches

US7840405B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2008
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L15/19
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various processes are disclosed for conducting database searches by voice. One such process enables a user to efficiently submit a search query by partially spelling the search query (either on a telephone keypad or via voice utterances) and uttering the full search query. Also disclosed are various processes for generating speech recognition grammars for interpreting utterances of search queries. In one such process, search queries are selected from a search query log for incorporation into a speech recognition grammar. The search query log may include or consist of search queries specified by users without the use of voice.

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