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Method and apparatus for mitigating false accepts of trigger phrases

US9418651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2013
Grant dateAug 16, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L2025/783
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device includes a microphone that receives an audio signal, and a processor that is electrically coupled to the microphone. The processor detects a trigger phrase in the received audio signal and measure characteristics of the detected trigger phrase. Based on the measured characteristics of the detected trigger phrase, the processor determines whether the detected trigger phrase is valid.

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