Methods and apparatus for masking latency in text-to-speech systems
US8355484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L15/22
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique for masking latency in an automatic dialog system is provided. A communication is received from a user at the automatic dialog system. The communication is processed in the automatic dialog system to provide a response. At least one transitional message is provided to the user from the automatic dialog system while processing the communication. A response is provided to the user from the automatic dialog system in accordance with the received communication from the user.
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