Method of managing a speech cache
    3.
    发明授权
    Method of managing a speech cache 有权
    管理语音缓存的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06741963B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-25

    申请号:US09598603

    申请日:2000-06-21

    IPC分类号: G10L1500

    CPC分类号: G10L15/285 G10L15/22

    摘要: A method and a system for improving recall of speech data in a computer speech system can include a plurality of speech cache management steps including providing a speech cache, receiving a speech system input and identifying a speech event in the received speech system input, the speech event comprising speech data. Subsequently, the speech data can be compared to pre-determined speech cache entry criteria; and, if the speech data meets one of the pre-determined entry criteria, at least one entry can be added to the speech cache, the at least one entry corresponding to the speech data. Additionally, the speech data can be compared to pre-determined speech cache exit criteria; and, if the speech data meets one of the pre-determined exit criteria, at least one entry can be purged from the speech cache, the at least one entry corresponding to the speech data. The entry criteria can include frequently used speech data, recently used speech data, and important speech data. Similarly, the exit criteria can include least frequently used speech data associated with each entry in the speech cache, least recently used speech data associated with each entry in the speech cache and least important speed data associated with each entry in the speech cache.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于改善计算机语音系统中的语音数据的回忆的方法和系统可以包括多个语音高速缓存管理步骤,包括提供语音高速缓存,接收语音系统输入和识别接收到的语音系统输入中的语音事件,语音 事件包括语音数据。 随后,语音数据可以与预定的语音高速缓存入口标准进行比较; 以及如果所述语音数据满足所述预定条目标准之一,则至少一个条目可以被添加到所述语音高速缓存,所述至少一个条目对应于所述语音数据。 另外,语音数据可以与预定语音高速缓存退出标准进行比较; 并且如果语音数据满足预定的退出准则之一,则可以从语音高速缓存中清除至少一个条目,该对应于该语音数据的至少一个条目。 入门标准可以包括经常使用的语音数据,最近使用的语音数据和重要的语音数据。 类似地,退出标准可以包括与语音高速缓存中的每个条目相关联的最少频繁使用的语音数据,与语音高速缓存中的每个条目相关联的最近最少使用的语音数据以及与语音高速缓存中的每个条目相关联的最小重要速度数据。

    Task automation user interface with text-to-speech output
    4.
    发明授权
    Task automation user interface with text-to-speech output 失效
    任务自动化用户界面,具有文本到语音输出

    公开(公告)号:US06456973B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-24

    申请号:US09416687

    申请日:1999-10-12

    IPC分类号: G10L1522

    CPC分类号: G10L13/00

    摘要: In a computer system adapted for text-to-speech playback, a method for instructing a user in performing a task having a plurality of steps can include retrieving a textual instruction from a location in an electronic storage device of the computer system. The textual instruction can correspond to one or more of the steps in the task. The textual instruction can be displayed in a task automation user interface, and a text-to-speech (TTS) conversion of the textual instruction can be executed. The steps can be repeated until all textual instructions corresponding to each step in the task have been retrieved and TTS converted.

    摘要翻译: 在适于文本到语音重放的计算机系统中,用于指示用户执行具有多个步骤的任务的方法可以包括从计算机系统的电子存储设备中的位置检索文本指令。 文本指令可以对应于任务中的一个或多个步骤。 文本指令可以显示在任务自动化用户界面中,可以执行文本指令的文本到语音(TTS)转换。 可以重复这些步骤,直到与任务中的每个步骤相对应的所有文本指令都被检索并且TTS转换为止。

    Process for identifying excess noise in a computer system
    5.
    发明授权
    Process for identifying excess noise in a computer system 有权
    识别计算机系统中多余噪声的过程

    公开(公告)号:US07283953B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-16

    申请号:US09399873

    申请日:1999-09-20

    IPC分类号: G10L11/06

    CPC分类号: G10L25/48 G10L2025/783

    摘要: The method of identifying excess noise in a computer system includes first recording a silence sample; second recording an isolated noise sample while operating a computer system component in isolation from other computer system components; comparing signal characteristics of the silence sample with signal characteristics of the isolated noise sample; and, attributing the isolated noise sample to the isolated computer component when the signal characteristics of the silence sample differ by a preset threshold from the signal characteristics of the isolated noise sample. The inventive method can further include logging the signal characteristics of the silence sample and the isolated noise sample; reporting excess noise identified in the identifying step; and, suggesting a remedy for the identified excess noise.

    摘要翻译: 在计算机系统中识别多余噪声的方法包括首先记录静音样本; 在与其他计算机系统组件隔离的情况下操作计算机系统组件时,第二次记录隔离噪声样本; 将沉默样本的信号特征与隔离噪声样本的信号特性进行比较; 并且当沉默样本的信号特性与隔离噪声样本的信号特性相差预设阈值时,将孤立噪声样本归因于隔离计算机组件。 本发明的方法还可以包括记录沉默样本和隔离噪声样本的信号特性; 报告识别步骤中识别的过多噪音; 并建议对所识别的过量噪声进行补救。

    Method for dynamic adjustment of audio input gain in a speech system
    6.
    发明授权
    Method for dynamic adjustment of audio input gain in a speech system 有权
    语音系统中音频输入增益的动态调整方法

    公开(公告)号:US06651040B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-18

    申请号:US09583845

    申请日:2000-05-31

    IPC分类号: H03G320

    CPC分类号: G10L15/02

    摘要: A method for adjusting audio input signal gain in a speech system can include seven steps. First, an upper and a lower threshold can be predetermined in which the upper and lower threshold define an optimal range of audio data signal amplitude measurements. Second, a frame of unpredicted digital audio data samples can be received. Each sample can indicate an amplitude measurement of the audio data signal at a particular point in time. Third, a maximum signal amplitude can be calculated for a configurable measurement percentile of the unpredicted digital audio data samples. Fourth, the audio input signal gain can be incrementally adjusted downward if the maximum signal amplitude exceeds the upper threshold. Conversely, fifth, the audio input signal gain can be incrementally adjusted upward if the maximum signal amplitude falls below the lower threshold. Sixth, additional frames of unpredicted digital audio data samples can be received. Finally, seventh, each of the third through the sixth steps can be repeated with the received additional frames until the calculated maximum signal amplitude falls within the optimal range of audio signal amplitude.

    摘要翻译: 用于调整语音系统中的音频输入信号增益的方法可以包括七个步骤。 首先,可以预定上限阈值和下限阈值,其中上限阈值和下限阈值定义音频数据信号幅度测量的最佳范围。 第二,可以接收一帧不可预测的数字音频数据样本。 每个样本可以指示音频数据信号在特定时间点的振幅测量。 第三,可以为未预测的数字音频数据样本的可配置测量百分位数计算最大信号幅度。 第四,如果最大信号幅度超过上限阈值,音频输入信号增益可以向下递增调整。 相反,第五,如果最大信号幅度低于下限阈值,音频输入信号增益可以向上递增调整。 第六,可以接收到不可预测的数字音频数据样本的附加帧。 最后,第七,可以用接收到的附加帧重复第三到第六步骤中的每一个,直到计算的最大信号幅度落在音频信号幅度的最佳范围内。

    Audio device characterization for accurate predictable volume control

    公开(公告)号:US06999591B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-14

    申请号:US09794784

    申请日:2001-02-27

    IPC分类号: H04R29/00

    CPC分类号: H03G3/3089

    摘要: An automatic gain control method in accordance with the inventive arrangements can include the following steps. Initially, an audio signal can be provided to an audio device which has a range of permissible signal level settings and a signal level controller for establishing a particular signal level setting. In addition, an actual signal level can be measured for the audio signal at an established signal level setting. The measured actual signal level further can be stored in a volume map along with the corresponding established signal level setting. Following the storage of the measured actual signal level in the volume map, a different signal level setting can be established using the signal level controller. Subsequently, the actual signal level can be re-measured and the re-measured actual signal level and corresponding established different signal level setting can be stored in the volume map. Finally, the volume map can be used during an audio processing session to determine a signal level setting for the audio device, wherein the signal level setting corresponds to a desired actual audio signal level. In one aspect of the present invention, the method can also include detecting a hysteresis condition in the volume map.

    Compensating for ambient noise levels in text-to-speech applications
    8.
    发明授权
    Compensating for ambient noise levels in text-to-speech applications 有权
    补偿文本到语音应用中的环境噪声水平

    公开(公告)号:US06988068B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-17

    申请号:US10396037

    申请日:2003-03-25

    IPC分类号: G10L19/14 G10L13/08 G10L21/00

    CPC分类号: G10L13/033 H03G3/32

    摘要: A method of automatically adjusting volume of speech generated by a text-to-speech application can include measuring an ambient noise level of an audio environment. A target volume for speech output generated by a text-to-speech application can be calculated based in part upon the ambient noise level. A volume of speech generated by the text-to-speech application can be automatically adjusted responsive to the performed calculation.

    摘要翻译: 自动调整由文本到语音应用产生的语音音量的方法可以包括测量音频环境的环境噪声水平。 可以部分地基于环境噪声水平来计算由文本到语音应用产生的用于语音输出的目标音量。 可以根据执行的计算自动调整由文本到语音应用产生的语音量。

    Controlling instant messaging settings based on calendar application entries
    9.
    发明授权
    Controlling instant messaging settings based on calendar application entries 失效
    基于日历应用程序条目控制即时消息设置

    公开(公告)号:US07752264B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-06

    申请号:US12396946

    申请日:2009-03-03

    IPC分类号: G06F15/16

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/107 G06Q10/109

    摘要: A method for adjusting an instant messaging control mechanism can include the steps of determining a control setting for an instant messaging control mechanism based upon a calendar application entry, and responsive to the determining step, automatically adjusting the instant messaging control mechanism to the control setting. In one embodiment, the determining step can be performed by a calendar application to which the calendar application entry corresponds and can be performed responsive to a calendar event. In a further embodiment, the calendar application can establish a time at which the control setting is to be adjusted. The adjusting step can occur at approximately the established time, where the calendar event can occur in advance of the established time.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于调整即时消息收发控制机制的方法可以包括以下步骤:基于日历应用条目来确定即时消息收发控制机制的控制设置,并响应于确定步骤,将即时消息收发控制机制自动调整到控制设置。 在一个实施例中,确定步骤可以由日历应用程序条目对应的日程表应用程序执行,并且可以响应于日历事件来执行。 在另一实施例中,日历应用程序可以建立要调整控制设置的时间。 调整步骤可以在大约建立的时间发生,其中日历事件可以在建立的时间之前发生。

    Speech recognition optimization tool
    10.
    发明授权
    Speech recognition optimization tool 有权
    语音识别优化工具

    公开(公告)号:US07340397B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-04

    申请号:US10378506

    申请日:2003-03-03

    IPC分类号: G10L15/04

    CPC分类号: G10L15/02 G10L15/20

    摘要: A method of optimizing audio input for speech recognition applications can include identifying a source waveform and at least one optimization parameter, wherein the optimization parameter is configured to adjust audio input to a speech recognition application. The source waveform can be modified according to the optimization parameter resulting in a modified waveform. At least one optimization parameter can be synchronized with the source waveform. At least two time dependant graphs can be displayed, where the time dependant graphs can include the source waveform, the modified waveform, and/or a graph for the optimization parameter plotted against time.

    摘要翻译: 优化用于语音识别应用的音频输入的方法可以包括识别源波形和至少一个优化参数,其中优化参数被配置为调整到语音识别应用的音频输入。 源波形可以根据优化参数进行修改,从而产生修改后的波形。 至少一个优化参数可以与源波形同步。 可以显示至少两个时间依赖图,其中时间相关图可以包括源波形,修改波形和/或优化参数与时间对应的图。