Speech Recognition System for Indefinite Quantitative Terms

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulties in using parameterized speech inputs due to unfamiliarity with the range of parameters and system responses, leading to limited functionality in speech input systems.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a method that allows for indefinite quantitative terms in speech inputs, where the speech recognition system determines a definite quantity corresponding to the input and applies it to actions, with mappings adjusted based on user intent and behavior over time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If speech input systems are configured to have limited functionality to avoid parameterized commands, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoidadaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically changes the parameter mapping from indefinite quantitative terms to definite quantities based on contextual factors such as current system state, application type, and user preferences. This allows the same speech input to have different interpretations in different contexts, enabling both ease of operation and adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The speech recognition system implements dynamic parameter mapping where the relationship between indefinite terms and definite quantities is not fixed but adapts in real-time based on system state, application context, and learned user behavior patterns

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Measurement precision

If speech input systems utilize other input methods to facilitate parameterized inputs, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system makes the speech input interface universal by enabling it to handle both simple actions and parameterized commands with indefinite quantities through the same natural language interface, eliminating the need for separate physical controls or specialized input methods

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces traditional mechanical input methods (physical knobs, sliders, buttons) with a speech-based acoustic interface that uses natural language processing and contextual parameter mapping to achieve the same control functions with greater flexibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS9165566B2Indefinite speech inputs

Publication Date: 2015.10.20 MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC

AI summary

Embodiments are disclosed that relate to the use of speech inputs including indefinite quantitative terms as computing device inputs. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method of operating a computing device, the method including receiving a speech input comprising an indefinite quantitative term, determining a definite quantity corresponding to the indefinite quantitative term, and applying the definite quantity to an action performed via the computing device in response to the speech input.