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2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Harper, V. Paul (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Speech signal processing

Recognition

C704S231000, C704S249000, C704S255000, C704S256000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09799385

ABSTRACT:
An improved method and apparatus is disclosed which uses probabilistic techniques to map an input search string with a prestored audio file, and recognize certain portions of a search string phonetically. An improved interface is disclosed which permits users to input search strings, linguistics, phonetics, or a combination of both, and also allows logic functions to be specified by indicating how far separated specific phonemes are in time.

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