EP0618710A2
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Method of voice activated telephone dialing
Assignee: US West Advanced Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1994-03-17
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2014-03-17
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a method of interface between a voice activated dialing system and a user. The present invention solves the problems presented by the prior art by providing a user interface which can add a name and corresponding telephone number to a directory during the process of initiating a telephone call. In addition, the present invention provides the user the opportunity to select which element of a directory listing should be changed, using a single integrated review, erase and change functionality accessible while in a directory mode.
Inventors
- 👤 George E. Engelbeck
- 👤 Monica Ann Marics
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:37
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/26; H04M1/27; H04M1/271
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of telephone dialing in cooperation with a voice activated user interface having storage means for storing a directory of user entered speech segments and corresponding telephone numbers, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a user speech segment from said user corresponding to a party said user desires to call; comparing the user speech segment to said directory to locate one of said entered speech segments and said corresponding stored telephone number if the user speech segment is recognized, and identify the user speech segment if it is unrecognized; automatically dialing said located telephone number; receiving a telephone number from said user corresponding to said unrecognized speech segment; and automatically adding said unrecognized speech segment and corresponding telephone number to said directory if indicated by said user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as in claim 1, wherein the step of comparing further comprises the step of prompting said user to restate said unrecognized speech segment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method as in claim 1, wherein the step of adding further includes the step of receiving an indication signal from said user generated by a telephone keypad, said indication signal indicating that the unrecognized speech segment and corresponding telephone number are to be added to said directory.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method as in claim 1, wherein the step of adding further includes the step of receiving an indication signal from said user generated by a rotary-dial mechanism, said indication signal indicating that the unrecognized speech segment and corresponding telephone number are to be added to said directory.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method as in claim 1, wherein the step of adding further includes the step of receiving an indication signal from said user, said indication signal generated by a speech recognition system acting on an indication speech segment generated by said user, said indication signal indicating that the unrecognized speech segment and corresponding telephone number are to be added to said directory.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as in claim 1 further comprising the steps of: replacing said telephone number corresponding to said unrecognized speech segment if indicated by said user; and replacing said unrecognized speech segment if indicated by said user.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as in claim 1 wherein the user speech segment includes a name of the party the user desires to call.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method as in claim 1 wherein the telephone number corresponding to said unrecognized speech segment is received from said user using a telephone key pad.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as in claim 1 wherein the telephone number corresponding to said unrecognized speech segment is received from said user using a rotary-dial mechanism.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as in claim 1 wherein the telephone number corresponding to said unrecognized speech segment is received from said user from a speech recognition system acting on a telephone number speech segment generated by said user.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of providing a user interface for a voice activated telephone dialing system having storage means for storing a directory of speech segments and corresponding telephone numbers, the method comprising the steps of: playing one of said stored speech segments and said corresponding telephone number to a user; optionally replacing said one of said selected speech segments with a supplemental speech segment; optionally replacing said stored telephone number corresponding to said one of said selected speech segments with a supplemental telephone number; and optionally erasing said one of said stored speech segments and said corresponding telephone number from said directory, wherein each of said optional steps is exercised if indicated by said user.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method as in claim 11 further comprising the steps of: receiving an entered speech segment from said user; and comparing said entered speech segment to said directory to locate said stored speech segment and corresponding telephone number to be played if said entered speech segment is recognized.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as in claim 11 further comprising the step of receiving an indication signal from said user generated by a telephone keypad.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as in claim 11 further comprising the step of receiving an indication signal from said user, said indication signal generated by a speech recognition system acting on an indication speech segment generated by said user.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method as in claim 11 wherein the step of optionally replacing said stored telephone number further comprises the step of receiving said supplemental telephone number from said user using a telephone key pad.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method as in claim 11 wherein the step of optionally replacing said stored telephone number further comprises the step of receiving said supplemental telephone number from said user using a rotary-dial mechanism.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method as in claim 11 wherein the step of optionally replacing said stored telephone number further comprises the step of receiving said supplemental telephone number from said user from a speech recognition system acting on a telephone number speech segment generated by said user.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
164 words
A method of telephone dialing in cooperation with a voice activated user interface having storage means for storing a directory of user entered speech segments and corresponding telephone numbers, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a user speech segment from said user corresponding to a party said user desires to call; comparing the user speech segment to said directory to locate one of said entered speech segments and said corresponding stored telephone number if the user speech segment is recognized, and identify the user speech segment if it is unrecognized; automatically dialing said located telephone number; prompting said user to restate said unrecognized speech segment; receiving a telephone number from said user corresponding to said unrecognized speech segment; and automatically adding said unrecognized speech segment and corresponding telephone number to said directory if indicated by said user; replacing said telephone number corresponding to said unrecognized speech segment if indicated by said user; and replacing said unrecognized speech segment if indicated by said user.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as in claim 18 wherein said user speech segment includes a name of said party said user desires to call.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method as in claim 18 wherein the step of adding further comprises the step of receiving an indication signal from said user from a telephone key pad.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as in claim 18 wherein the step of adding further comprises the step of receiving an indication signal from said user from a rotary-dial mechanism.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method as in claim 18 wherein the step of adding further comprises the step of receiving an indication signal from said user from a speech recognition system acting on a telephone number speech segment generated by said user.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as in claim 18 wherein the step of replacing said telephone number further comprises the step of receiving a supplemental telephone number from said user using a telephone key pad.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as in claim 18 wherein the step of replacing said telephone number further comprises the step of receiving a supplemental telephone number from said user using a rotary-dial mechanism.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method as in claim 18 wherein the step of replacing said telephone number further comprises the step of receiving a supplemental telephone number from said user from a speech recognition system acting on a telephone number speech segment generated by said user.
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