摘要 |
A method for utilizing validity constraints in a speech endpoint detector comprises a validity manager that may utilize a pulse width module to validate utterances that include a plurality of energy pulses during a certain time period. The validity manager also may utilize a minimum power module to ensure that speech energy below a pre-determined level is not classified as a valid utterance. In addition the validity manager may use a duration module to ensure that valid utterances fall within a specified duration. Finally, the validity manager may utilize a short-utterance minimum power module to specifically distinguish an utterance of short duration from background noise based on the energy level of the short utterance. |