Disambiguation method and system for a voice activated directory assistance system
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1. A method for correcting ambiguations in directory assistance systems, comprising the steps of:
- receiving and processing a directory assistance request from a caller, said request resulting in an ambiguation of at least two names;
presenting audio information to said caller, said audio information comprising an audio recording of at least one person included in said ambiguation;
receiving from said caller a selection of a name, thereby resolving said ambiguation.
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Abstract
A method for correcting ambiguations in directory assistance systems includes the steps of receiving and processing a directory assistance request from a caller. If the processing results in an ambiguation of at least two names, audio information is provided to the caller. The audio information includes, at least in part, playback of an audio recording of at least one person included in the ambiguation. The audio playback helps the caller resolve the ambiguation. A voice activated directory assistance system having structure for resolving ambiguations is also disclosed.
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1. A method for correcting ambiguations in directory assistance systems, comprising the steps of:
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receiving and processing a directory assistance request from a caller, said request resulting in an ambiguation of at least two names;
presenting audio information to said caller, said audio information comprising an audio recording of at least one person included in said ambiguation;
receiving from said caller a selection of a name, thereby resolving said ambiguation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A directory assistance system, comprising:
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a searchable directory for storing directory information;
a database of audio recordings, each audio recording corresponding to an entry in said searchable directory;
a query system for searching said directory for a particular entry based on received directory assistance requests; and
,a disambiguation system for retrieving and playing back selected ones of said audio recordings in said database responsive to said query system locating multiple entries during a directory search. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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16. A machine readable storage, having stored thereon a computer program for correcting ambiguations in a directory assistance system, said computer program having a plurality of code sections executable by a machine for causing the machine to a perform the steps of:
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receiving and processing a directory assistance request from a caller, said request resulting in an ambiguation of at least two names;
presenting audio information to said caller, said audio information comprising an audio recording of at least one person included in said ambiguation;
receiving from said caller a selection of a name, thereby resolving said ambiguation.
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