Automatic control for family activity using speech-sound identification and natural speech

A technology of information screening and semantic information, applied in the field of interactive information retrieval, can solve the problems of cumbersome user interface, cumbersome, limited number of interfaces, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-03
PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORP OF AMERICA
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The problem with this is that existing technologies provide a very cumbersome user interface, especially when the display is small in size or low in quality
When using existing technology, it sometimes takes a long time to display the information on the menu to the user
Additionally, interacting with on-screen menu displays can be cumbersome, especially when mouse activity or keystrokes must be done in a dark room
Finally, user interface screens may not be located in ideal locations for all household members, and the number of such interfaces is limited

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[0020] refer to figure 1 , the home activity control system is shown as an integral part of a computer network 10, which may include a gateway 12 to the Internet 14 via a suitable connection. As previously mentioned, network 10 can be implemented using many different communication technologies including wired and wireless technologies and fiber optic technologies.

[0021] A number of devices are illustrated as being connected to network 10 in order to illustrate some of the capabilities of the present invention. These include audio / video equipment 16 , appliances 18 , computers 20 and other systems 22 . In this regard, most homes today are not equipped with audio / video equipment and appliances that use the network. However, it is expected that future audio / video devices and appliances will have networking capabilities, allowing these devices to be used as home gateways and components under network system control and also as network portals for natural language communication...

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Speech recognition and natural language parsing components are used to extract the meaning of the user's spoken input. The system stores a semantic representation of an electronic activity guide, and the contents of the guide can be mapped into the grammars used by the natural language parser. Thus, when the user wishes to navigate through the complex menu structure of the electronic activity guide, he or she only needs to speak in natural language sentences. The system automatically filters the contents of the guide and supplies the user with on-screen display or synthesized speech responses to the user's request. The system allows the user to communicate in a natural way with a variety of devices communicating with the home network or home gateway.

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[0001] Cross-references with related applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application Serial No. 09 / 383,758, filed August 26, 1999, entitled "Automatic Screening of TV Content Using Speech Recognition and Natural Language." technical field [0003] The present invention generally relates to interactive information retrieval. More particularly, the present invention relates to a menu structure that will use a speech system for searching electronically stored information in order to present an optimal amount and appropriate content of information to the user. Background technique [0004] There is growing interest in extending the reach of computer networks in the home. Home gateways are developed to provide networking services, home automation and information access within the home. While providing such access, a related issue is that of information retrieval. While large computer monitors do a good job of displaying information in ...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F17/30G06F3/01G06F3/16G06F17/28G06Q10/00G10L13/00G10L15/00G10L15/18G10L15/22G10L15/26G10L15/28G10L17/00H04B1/16H04H1/00H04N5/445H04N21/41H04N21/436H04N21/482
CPCH04N21/43615G10L15/26H04N21/4131G10L15/1822G10L15/265H04N5/44543H04N21/482H04N21/42203H04N21/4394H04N21/4532H04N21/47
Inventor 约翰·霍华德琼-克劳德·朱华
Owner PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORP OF AMERICA
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