SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERRUPTING AN INSTRUCTIONAL PROMPT TO SIGNAL UPCOMING INPUT OVER A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION LINK
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1. A vehicle communication system comprising:
- a computer processor in communication with a wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver capable of communication with a wireless communication device located remotely from the processor;
at least one audio output controllable by the processor;
at least one input control in communication with the processor;
a microphone in communication with the processor;
wherein the processor is operable to establish a connection with a remote network through the wireless device, and wherein the processor is further operable to provide playback of a voice-controllable menu though the at least one audio output;
wherein the processor is operable to detect activation of the at least one input controller and cease playback to begin detection for a microphone input upon detection of activation of the at least one input controller.
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Abstract
A voice interactive session includes detection of an input signaling an interrupt to the session. When the interrupt is detected, instructional and or informational output is interrupted and detection of voice input begins. The voice input is not detected until the output is interrupted. Upon detection of a voice input (or other sound-based input), a determination may be made if the input was valid. If the input was valid, the input is processed, otherwise, instructional and/or informational output may be relayed again and/or the voice input may be redetected.
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1. A vehicle communication system comprising:
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a computer processor in communication with a wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver capable of communication with a wireless communication device located remotely from the processor; at least one audio output controllable by the processor; at least one input control in communication with the processor; a microphone in communication with the processor; wherein the processor is operable to establish a connection with a remote network through the wireless device, and wherein the processor is further operable to provide playback of a voice-controllable menu though the at least one audio output; wherein the processor is operable to detect activation of the at least one input controller and cease playback to begin detection for a microphone input upon detection of activation of the at least one input controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An automated menu system for delivery over a wireless communication link, comprising:
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A storage device; a predetermined audio menu providing selectable menu options, stored in the storage device; a processor, in communication with the storage device, to instruct delivery of the predetermined menu over a wireless communication link; wherein the processor is operable to detect an interrupt instruction received by the processor over the wireless communication link; wherein, upon interrupt instruction detection, the processor is operable to cease delivery of the predetermined menu and to begin receiving a menu option selection over the communication link. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of processing a voice interactive session comprising:
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providing instructions or information to be output; during the providing, detecting a first input; ceasing the providing when the first input is detected; upon detection of the first input, listening for a second, verbal input; and processing the second input to provide further output based at least in part on the processing. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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