Method and apparatus for peer-to-peer voice communication using voice recognition and proper noun identification
First Claim
1. A presence management apparatus structured to provide a hands-free communication interface between a user and a contact based on voice recognition and structured to work cooperatively with other presence management apparatus in a peer-to-peer fashion to form an impromptu network, the apparatus comprising:
- a sensor unit structured to gather signals from the user; and
a control unit structured to process signals gathered by the sensor unit, structured to interface with a global network; and
structured to exchange data with a network communication device, wherein the network communication device includes another presence management apparatus.
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Abstract
An Internet enabled or networked communication device facilitates peer-to-peer voice messaging and impromptu conversations between multiple users across a network. Embodiments of the invention provide direct or multiple party voice messaging and real-time communication over the Internet using a device controlled by voice commands. These embodiments create a more natural and informal method for engaging in conversation that increases the effectiveness of personal communication, particularly for those who are handicapped or have difficultly with conventional communication interfaces. Embodiments provide a simple, yet highly configurable system that enables users to securely communicate with each other in a peer-to-peer fashion without using a local server.
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25 Claims
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1. A presence management apparatus structured to provide a hands-free communication interface between a user and a contact based on voice recognition and structured to work cooperatively with other presence management apparatus in a peer-to-peer fashion to form an impromptu network, the apparatus comprising:
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a sensor unit structured to gather signals from the user; and
a control unit structured to process signals gathered by the sensor unit, structured to interface with a global network; and
structured to exchange data with a network communication device, wherein the network communication device includes another presence management apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of hands-free communication between a user and a contact over a global network in a peer-to-peer fashion, the method comprising:
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detecting the user within the vicinity of a first presence management device;
detecting a spoken command and a spoken contact name from the user with the first presence management device;
detecting the contact within the vicinity of a second presence management device in response to the spoken command and the spoken contact name;
determining a contact availability in response to the spoken command and the spoken contact name;
opening a communication channel between the first presence management device and the second presence management device in response to the spoken command, the spoken contact name, a contact presence, and the contact availability. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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