Turn-taking confidence

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2005-12-22

2010-10-05

Han, Qi (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Speech signal processing

Recognition

C704S231000, C704S251000, C704S270000, C704S270100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07809569

ABSTRACT:
A method for managing interactive dialog between a machine and a user is claimed. In one embodiment, an interaction between the machine and the user is managed by determining at least one likelihood value which is dependent upon a possible speech onset of the user. In another embodiment, the likelihood value can be dependent a model of a desire of the user for specific items, a model of an attention of the user to specific items, or a model of turn-taking cues. Further, the likelihood value can be utilized in a voice activity system.

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