US Patent No: 7,698,131

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Speech recognition system for client devices having differing computing capabilities

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Abstract

A speech-enabled internet based computing system includes a configurable speech recognition engine which allows support for client devices having differing computing capabilities. Natural language operations can also be supported as desired.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
PHOENIX SOLUTIONS, INC.PALO ALTO, CA27

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bennett, Ian M Palo Alto, CA 50 1131

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