GLOBAL SPEECH USER INTERFACE
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1. A method of providing a speech user interface for television, comprising operations of:
- analyzing utterances of different speakers to facilitate voiceprint identification of the different speakers;
performing speech recognition to transcribe spoken input into commands satisfying predetermined criteria;
using the transcribed spoken commands to navigate among predetermined applications concerning operation of a television; and
responsive to voiceprint recognition of a specific speaker, varying display of the television according to identity of the specific speaker.
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Abstract
A global speech user interface (GSUI) comprises an input system to receive a user'"'"'s spoken command, a feedback system along with a set of feedback overlays to give the user information on the progress of his spoken requests, a set of visual cues on the television screen to help the user understand what he can say, a help system, and a model for navigation among applications. The interface is extensible to make it easy to add new applications.
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11 Claims
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1. A method of providing a speech user interface for television, comprising operations of:
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analyzing utterances of different speakers to facilitate voiceprint identification of the different speakers; performing speech recognition to transcribe spoken input into commands satisfying predetermined criteria; using the transcribed spoken commands to navigate among predetermined applications concerning operation of a television; and responsive to voiceprint recognition of a specific speaker, varying display of the television according to identity of the specific speaker. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method of providing a speech user interface for television, comprising operations of:
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performing speech recognition to transcribe spoken input into commands satisfying predetermined criteria; using the transcribed spoken commands to navigate among predetermined applications concerning operation of a television; responsive to recognition of a specific speaker by voice identification, varying display of the television according to identity of the specific speaker. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A method of providing a speech user interface for content presentation devices, comprising operations of:
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performing speech recognition to transcribe spoken input into one or more commands satisfying predetermined criteria; using the transcribed spoken commands to navigate among predetermined applications concerning operation of a content presentation device; and responsive thereto, initiating instant messaging communication.
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6. A method of providing a speech user interface for content presentation devices, comprising operations of:
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performing speech recognition to transcribe spoken input into one or more commands satisfying predetermined criteria; using the transcribed spoken commands to navigate among predetermined applications concerning operation of a content presentation device;
analyzing utterances of different speakers to facilitate voiceprint identification of the different speakers; andresponsive to voiceprint recognition of a specific speaker, initiating instant messaging communication.
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7. A method of providing a speech user interface for content presentation devices, comprising operations of:
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performing speech recognition to transcribe spoken input into one or more commands satisfying predetermined criteria; using the transcribed spoken commands to navigate among predetermined applications concerning operation of a content presentation device; and responsive thereto, accessing one or more games and allowing said specific speaker to engage in game play.
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8. A method of providing a speech user interface for content presentation devices, comprising operations of:
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performing speech recognition to transcribe spoken input into one or more commands satisfying predetermined criteria; using the transcribed spoken commands to navigate among predetermined applications concerning operation of a content presentation device; analyzing utterances of different speakers to facilitate voiceprint identification of the different speakers; and responsive to voiceprint recognition of a specific speaker, accessing one or more games and allowing said specific speaker to engage in said game play
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9. A method of providing a speech user interface for content presentation devices, comprising operations of:
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performing speech recognition to transcribe spoken input into commands satisfying predetermined criteria; using the transcribed spoken commands to navigate among predetermined applications concerning operation of a content presentation device; and responsive thereto, varying display of the content presentation device according to identity of the specific speaker. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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