Natural language input method and apparatus

Details Natural language input method and apparatus Natural language input method and apparatus

2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Abebe, Daniel (Department: 2655)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Linguistics

Natural language

C704S257000

Reexamination Certificate

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06975983

ABSTRACT:
A system is disclosed for generating a modified data structure defining modified grammar rules for the recognition of a natural language input with pauses in which grammar rules for recognition of a natural language are analysed to identify positions in the grammar rules at which pauses can occur in the natural language. A modified data structure is generated defining the modified grammar rules in dependence upon the analysis. The modified data structure is used to improve the accuracy of recognition of a natural language input with pauses. Where the natural language input is used in conjunction with a second modality input, the analysis is performed to identify the positions of pauses in dependence upon the second modality inputs.

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