Docking and Bridging Devices

This disclosure describes core devices, like a phone, tablet, or other screen, and how they could be docked to a second device, like a speaker or charger, to take on a new role. This disclosure describes a system that offers more flexibility and allows users to benefit from different combinations of devices. The techniques allow an object to be docked to effectively create a new device, e.g., a tablet docking to a speaker would be like a home hub, and/or to alter their function, e.g., a phone can be placed in a stand or on a charging mat to default to a more passive role

Enabling Inline Correction of Speech Transcript via Audio Cues

While voice input has become a popular way of interacting with devices, user frustration due to incorrect transcription is common. Speech-to-text (STT) conversion errors can require users to provide the spoken input again, manually issue a correction command, or use a non-voice modality to make corrections. This disclosure describes techniques to automatically play audio cues to indicate when the confidence in the accuracy of speech transcription is low. The cues enable timely, inline correction of the transcript as the user speaks, in a manner akin to human conversation. The cues can include a discernible tone/ beep or spoken phrases that indicate that particular spoken phrases were not transcribed with sufficient confidence

Designing a Platform for Participatory Urbanism: Transforming Dialogue into Action in Underserved Communities

Part 1: Long and Short PapersInternational audienceParticipatory urbanism platforms must balance stakeholder needs to both empower citizens and exact change from the local authority. While many platforms can trigger discussion, changes will only be achieved through successful collaborative efforts. This paper outlines the challenges and opportunities of designing for participatory urbanism, drawing on a case study completed with UNICEF and underserved communities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Our design approach helped to generate physical changes in the community infrastructure, and the beginnings of behavioral changes for community residents