Reducing speech session resource use in a speech assistant
US9442693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L2015/225
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of utilizing a speech assistant, the speech assistant designed to provide a voice input and speech output capability, the method comprising, enabling the use of the speech assistant for communication with a user, and terminating the speech assistant when the communication is complete. The method further comprises receiving a notification from a native application associated with the communication, and activating a sub-portion of the speech assistant, to enable outputting of the notification using speech output, thereby enabling the use of speech output for periodic announcements without enabling the speech assistant.
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