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Method and apparatus for tuning speech recognition systems to accommodate ambient noise

US9978399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2015
Grant dateMay 22, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R16/0373
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a head and torso simulation (HATS) system configured to play back pre-recorded audio commands while simulating a driver head location as an output location. The system also includes a vehicle speaker system and a processor configured to engage a vehicle heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. The processor is also configured to play back audio commands through the HATS system while playing back pre-recorded vehicle environment noises through the speaker system. The processor is further configured to determine if the audio command, recorded by a vehicle microphone, is recognizable in the presence of the environment noises and HVAC noises. Also, the processor is configured to repeat the engagement, playback of commands and noises, and determination, recording the results of the determination for each command in a set of commands.

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