Reducing latency caused by switching input modalities
US9779733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L2015/228
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatus, and computer-readable media (transitory and non-transitory) are provided herein for reducing latency caused by switching input modalities. In various implementations, a first input such as text input may be received at a first modality of a multimodal interface provided by an electronic device. In response to determination that the first input satisfies one or more criteria, the electronic device may preemptively establish a session between the electronic device and a query processor configured to process input received at a second modality (e.g., voice input) of the multimodal interface. In various implementations, the electronic device may receive a second input (e.g., voice input) at the second modality of the multimodal interface, initiate processing of at least a portion of the second input at the query processor within the session, and build a complete query based on output from the query processor.
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