Language modelling for the in-car intelligent personal assistant
Michael Schillo, Eric Atwell, DC Souter, A Denson · White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York) · 1996
This paper reports on research towards a natural language speech interface to a hand-held computer Personal Organiser. The research so far includes a review of related research and design of an experiment and analysis of the data. The application will be in-car, so that the user can update a computer database while driving. The focus now is on creating a natural sublanguage that suffices to access the computer data. Keywords sublanguage modelling, speech recognition, incar, personal organiser, driving simulator 1. Introduction This paper presents a pilot study of a potential industrial application of Natural Language Processing (NLP). An industrial sponsor, Visionair, are providing access to hardware and a practical application: the in- car "Intelligent Personal Assistant" system for travelling executives. The in-car application involves: - a Psion hand-held computer "Personal Organiser", including diary, databases of addresses/appointments/etc. - a portable PC-based commercial Spee...