This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Zhi Qiang Kou and Voice-Based Activation Detection
Introduction
Zhi Qiang Kou is an inventor based in Beijing, China, with 1 patent. His work includes a voice-based activation detection method associated with International Business Machines Corporation.
Latest Patents
Kou’s patent, “Voice Based Activation Detection,” describes a computer-implemented method for helping a voice assistant distinguish genuine user interactions from other speech. The system first checks whether a user’s initial utterances contain predetermined wake-up words. If they do, the assistant begins an interaction.
If the user pauses for a predetermined period after saying the wake-up words, the system checks for additional utterances. It then assesses whether those utterances have an agitated tone. When they do not, the system processes them. If processing leads to an action, the initial utterances are labeled as genuine dialog initiation entries.
Career Highlights
Kou’s listed patent focuses on voice-assistant activation and the interpretation of speech following wake-up words. The invention describes a way to use conversational context and vocal tone when deciding whether to process a user’s additional utterances.
Collaborations
Kou is associated with International Business Machines Corporation. His listed coworkers include Cheng Yun Yu and Yuan Jie Zhang.
Conclusion
Zhi Qiang Kou’s patent addresses a practical challenge in voice-assistant design by describing how wake-up words, pauses, tone, and resulting actions can help identify genuine dialog initiation.
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