System and method for customizing speech recognition input and output
First Claim
1. A method for customizing input data for a language model in a speech recognition system, the language model having a predetermined data format for receiving words and/or phrases to be added to the language model, the method comprising:
- providing a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows a user to specify a plurality of words and/or phrases in a first format independent of the predetermined data format of the language model; and
automatically converting the specified plurality of words and/or phrases in the first format, via at least one computer system, to language model input data in a second format compatible with the predetermined data format of the language model.
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Abstract
A system and method may be disclosed for facilitating the site-specific customization of automated speech recognition systems by providing a customization client for site-specific individuals to update and modify language model input files and post processor input files. In customizing the input files, the customization client may provide a graphical user interface for facilitating the inclusion of words specific to a particular site. The customization client may also be configured to provide the user with a series of formatting rules for controlling the appearance and format of a document transcribed by an automated speech recognition system.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for customizing input data for a language model in a speech recognition system, the language model having a predetermined data format for receiving words and/or phrases to be added to the language model, the method comprising:
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providing a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows a user to specify a plurality of words and/or phrases in a first format independent of the predetermined data format of the language model; and automatically converting the specified plurality of words and/or phrases in the first format, via at least one computer system, to language model input data in a second format compatible with the predetermined data format of the language model. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for customizing input data for a post processor in a speech recognition system, the post processor having a predetermined data format for receiving formatting rules to be used in formatting text documents, the method comprising:
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providing a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows a user to specify formatting rules in a first format independent of the predetermined data format of the post processor; and automatically converting the specified formatting rules in the first format, via at least one computer system, to post processor input data in a second format compatible with the predetermined data format of the post processor. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A system for customizing input data for a language model in a speech recognition system, the language model having a predetermined data format for receiving words and/or phrases to be added to the language model, the system comprising at least one computer system configured to:
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provide a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows a user to specify a plurality of words and/or phrases in a first format independent of the predetermined data format of the language model; and automatically convert the specified plurality of words and/or phrases in the first format to language model input data in a second format compatible with the predetermined data format of the language model.
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15. At least one computer-readable storage medium encoded with a plurality of computer-executable instructions that, when executed, perform a method for customizing input data for a language model in a speech recognition system, the language model having a predetermined data format for receiving words and/or phrases to be added to the language model, the method comprising:
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providing a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows a user to specify a plurality of words and/or phrases in a first format independent of the predetermined data format of the language model; and automatically converting the specified plurality of words and/or phrases in the first format to language model input data in a second format compatible with the predetermined data format of the language model.
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16. A system for customizing input data for a post processor in a speech recognition system, the post processor having a predetermined data format for receiving formatting rules to be used in formatting text documents, the system comprising at least one computer system configured to:
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provide a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows a user to specify formatting rules in a first format independent of the predetermined data format of the post processor; and automatically convert the specified formatting rules in the first format to post processor input data in a second format compatible with the predetermined data format of the post processor.
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17. At least one computer-readable storage medium encoded with a plurality of computer-executable instructions that, when executed, perform a method for customizing input data for a post processor in a speech recognition system, the post processor having a predetermined data format for receiving formatting rules to be used in formatting text documents, the method comprising:
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providing a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows a user to specify formatting rules in a first format independent of the predetermined data format of the post processor; and automatically converting the specified formatting rules in the first format to post processor input data in a second format compatible with the predetermined data format of the post processor.
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