Data processing: speech signal processing – linguistics – language – Speech signal processing – Recognition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-13
2007-02-13
Hudspeth, David (Department: 2626)
Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language
Speech signal processing
Recognition
C704S207000, C704S210000, C704S215000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09829831
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for finding endpoints in speech by utilizing information contained in speech prosody. Prosody denotes the way speakers modulate the timing, pitch and loudness of phones, words, and phrases to convey certain aspects of meaning; informally, prosody includes what is perceived as the “rhythm” and “melody” of speech. Because speakers use prosody to convey units of speech to listeners, the method and apparatus performs endpoint detection by extracting and interpreting the relevant prosodic properties of speech.
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Bratt Harry
Shriberg Elizabeth
Sonmez Mustafa K.
Albertalli Brian
Hudspeth David
Patterson & Sheridan LLP
SRI - International
Tong, Esq. Kin-Wah
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