Patents by Inventor David G. Ollason
David G. Ollason has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8315874Abstract: A voice user interface authoring tool is configured to use categorized example caller responses, from which callflow paths, automatic speech recognition, and natural language processing control files can be generated automatically within a single, integrated authoring user interface. A voice user interface (VUI) design component allows an author to create an application incorporating various types of action nodes, including Prompt/Response Processing (PRP) nodes. At runtime, the system uses the information from each PRP node to prompt a user to say something, and to process the user's response in order to extract its meaning. An Automatic Speech Recognition/Natural Language Processing (ASR/NLP) Control Design component allows the author to associate sample inputs with each possible meaning, and automatically generates the necessary ASR and NLP runtime control files.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: William F. Barton, Michelle S. Spina, David G. Ollason, Julian J. Odell
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Patent number: 8111821Abstract: A follow-up call to a user is made after completion of a first call with a voice user interface module operable on a computer. The voice user interface module inquiries about information communicated in the first call.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: David G. Ollason
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Patent number: 7852993Abstract: A process for collecting the identity of a telephone caller is disclosed. In one embodiment, a personalized Context Free Grammar (CFG) is created for each potential call recipient, and is configured to support identification of incoming callers utilizing voice recognition. Each CFG incorporates an indication of high probability callers and probability weights in each CFG are altered accordingly. When a recipient receives a call, the relevant CFG is applied in association with a voice recognition application to enable at least a preliminary identification of the caller. In accordance with another embodiment, the caller confirms identifications. In accordance with one embodiment, standard caller-ID functionality is utilized if possible at least to assist in the caller identification process. In accordance with still another embodiment, voice recognition enhanced caller identification is utilized to provide intelligent call routing functionality.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Yun-Cheng Ju, David G. Ollason
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Patent number: 7809567Abstract: A speech recognition application including a recognition module configured to receive input utterances and an application module configured to select a recognition from the speech recognition module using output from a first iteration to select a recognition result for a second iteration. In one embodiment, the application module eliminates a previous rejected recognition result or results from the N-Best list for recognition. In another embodiment, the application module rescores N-Best entries based upon N-Best lists or information from another iteration. In another illustrated embodiment, the application module uses a limited grammar from a current N-Best list for subsequent recognition, for example for rerecognition using a recorded input from a previous iteration.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Yun-Cheng Ju, David G. Ollason, Siddharth Bhatia
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Patent number: 7636657Abstract: A method of generating an optimized grammar, for use in speech recognition, from a data set or big list of items, is disclosed. The method includes the steps of obtaining a tree representing items in the data set, and generating the grammar using the tree. The tree or tree data structure representing items in the data set is a simulated recognition search tree, representing items in the data set, which can be automatically generated from the data set.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Yun-Cheng Ju, David G. Ollason, Siddharth Bhatia
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Patent number: 7624016Abstract: A method of querying a user to select from a list in a voice-activated command system is provided. The method includes generating command prompt phrases during which the user can select items on the list. The command prompt phrases include an item on the list and an index for another item on the list. In some embodiments, each command prompt phrase also includes a period of silence between item on the list and the index for another item on the list. If a user selecting barge-in is received during a particular command prompt phrase, the corresponding item on the list is selected.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Yun-Cheng Ju, David G. Ollason, Siddharth Bhatia
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Patent number: 7623651Abstract: A method of providing information to a user in a telephone interactive system includes receiving a new call. A comparison is then made between an identifier associated with the new call with stored call information pertaining to previous calls. If the identifier associated with the new call matches an identifier associated with a previous call, a subsequent action taken in the new call is based on context information stored from the previous call.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Yun-Cheng Ju, David G. Ollason, Siddharth Bhatia
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Patent number: 7475017Abstract: A method of providing voice dialing assistance includes providing a first input to a speech recognition engine, with the first input corresponding to a speech sample provided by a caller attempting to reach an intended call recipient. A speech recognition output is generated in response to the first input. A potential call recipient is identified based upon the speech recognition output. A confirmation that the potential call recipient is the intended call recipient is implemented using a personal recording made by the potential call recipient.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2004Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Yun-Cheng Ju, Daniel Thomas Herron, David G. Ollason, Siddharth Bhatia
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Patent number: 7460999Abstract: A method of executing operations in a voice-activated command system includes automatically initiating execution of a default operation. A user is then prompted, after the default operation has been initiated, to determine whether the user wishes to execute a second operation instead of the default operation. If the user wishes to execute the second operation instead of the default operation, execution of the default operation is terminated and execution of the second operation is initiated. In voice-activated and other command systems, such as voice dialing systems, this method allows the command system to execute the most probable operation without delay, while still making the system easily navigable by naïve users. Systems, computer readable medium and apparatus which implement the methods of the present invention are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Daniel Thomas Herron, David G. Ollason, Siddharth Bhatia
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Publication number: 20070156406Abstract: A voice user interface authoring tool is configured to use categorized example caller responses, from which callflow paths, automatic speech recognition, and natural language processing control files can be generated automatically within a single, integrated authoring user interface. A voice user interface (VUI) design component allows an author to create an application incorporating various types of action nodes, including Prompt/Response Processing (PRP) nodes. At runtime, the system uses the information from each PRP node to prompt a user to say something, and to process the user's response in order to extract its meaning. An Automatic Speech Recognition/Natural Language Processing (ASR/NLP) Control Design component allows the author to associate sample inputs with each possible meaning, and automatically generates the necessary ASR and NLP runtime control files.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: William F. Barton, Michelle S. Spina, David G. Ollason, Julian J. Odell
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Patent number: 7197494Abstract: A method and system are provided for recognizing user input. User input is applied to at least one model to identify at least one decoded value found in a grammar. The decoded value and at least one database value stored in the grammar are then returned. The database value corresponds to a database value found in a database that is separate from the grammar. Under one embodiment, the database is associated with an application that accesses database values in the database. Under a further embodiment, two database values are returned with the decoded value where one of the database values corresponds to a database value in a first database and the other database value corresponds to a database value in a second database.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kuansan Wang, David G. Ollason, Siddharth Bhatia
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Patent number: 7133501Abstract: A method of facilitating interaction between a user and an automated system is provided. The method includes generating a graphical user interface on a display, with the graphical user interface inviting the user to provide an input to initiate execution of an operation. Upon receipt of an input from the user, a telephone call is automatically generated or initiated from the automated system to the user. The automated system can then prompt the user as required to execute the operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2004Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Daniel Thomas Herron, David G. Ollason, Siddharth Bhatia
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Publication number: 20040230637Abstract: Controls are provided for a web server to generate client side markups that include recognition and/or audible prompting. The controls comprise elements of a dialog such as a prompt, answer, confirmation, command and validation. An application control provides a means to wrap common speech scenarios in one control.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Renaud J. Lecoueche, Francisco M. Galanes, Gary R. Evans, Daniel T. Herron, Yun-Cheng Ju, David G. Ollason
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Publication number: 20040073540Abstract: A method and system are provided for recognizing user input. User input is applied to at least one model to identify at least one decoded value found in a grammar. The decoded value and at least one database value stored in the grammar are then returned. The database value corresponds to a database value found in a database that is separate from the grammar. Under one embodiment, the database is associated with an application that accesses database values in the database. Under a further embodiment, two database values are returned with the decoded value where one of the database values corresponds to a database value in a first database and the other database value corresponds to a database value in a second database.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Kuansan Wang, David G. Ollason, Siddharth Bhatia