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Method and apparatus for conducting an interactive dialogue

US8527270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2010
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L15/26
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for enhancing interactive translation and dialogue systems. In one embodiment, a method for conducting an interactive dialogue includes receiving an input signal in a first language, where the input signal includes one or more words, processing the words in accordance with a vocabulary, and adjusting a probability relating to at least one of the words in the vocabulary for an output signal. Subsequently, the method may output a translation of the input signal in a second language, in accordance with the vocabulary. In one embodiment, adjusting the probability involves adjusting a probability that the word will be used in actual conversation.

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