System and method for multi-modal focus detection,...

Data processing: presentation processing of document – operator i – Operator interface – On-screen workspace or object

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ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are provided for performing focus detection, referential ambiguity resolution and mood classification in accordance with multi-modal input data, in varying operating conditions, in order to provide an effective conversational computing environment for one or more users.

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