Distributed speech recognition system with speech recognition engines offering multiple functionalities
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1. A distributed speech recognition system, comprising:
- a speech processor linked to a plurality of speech recognition engines, the speech processor includes an input for receiving speech files from a plurality of users and storage means for storing the received speech files until such a time that they are forwarded to a selected speech recognition engine for processing;
each of the speech recognition engines includes a plurality of servers selectively performing different functions; and
means for selectively activating or deactivating the plurality of servers based upon usage of the distributed speech recognition system.
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Abstract
A distributed speech recognition system includes a speech processor linked to a plurality of speech recognition engines. The speech processor includes an input for receiving speech files from a plurality of users and storage means for storing the received speech files until such a time that they are forwarded to a selected speech recognition engine for processing. Each of the speech recognition engines includes a plurality of servers selectively performing different functions. The system further includes means for selectively activating or deactivating the plurality of servers based upon usage of the distributed speech recognition system.
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1. A distributed speech recognition system, comprising:
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a speech processor linked to a plurality of speech recognition engines, the speech processor includes an input for receiving speech files from a plurality of users and storage means for storing the received speech files until such a time that they are forwarded to a selected speech recognition engine for processing;
each of the speech recognition engines includes a plurality of servers selectively performing different functions; and
means for selectively activating or deactivating the plurality of servers based upon usage of the distributed speech recognition system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for optimizing the operation of a distributed speech recognition system, comprising the following steps:
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linking a speech processor to a plurality of speech recognition engines, the speech processor including an input for receiving speech files from a plurality of users and storage means for storing the received speech files until such a time that they are forwarded to a selected speech recognition engine for processing;
providing each of the speech recognition engines with a plurality of servers performing different functions; and
selectively activating or deactivating the plurality of servers based upon usage of the distributed speech recognition system. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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