Google Wins Patent For Voice Search Engine

Google was (finally!) granted a patent today for a VOICE INTERFACE to a search engine that auto-constructs a BOOLEAN SEARCH from the plain-language words of the speaker. To try the demo, follow these instructions (from Google):

1. Pick up the phone and call the automated voice search system at (650) 623-6706.

2. After the prompt Say your Search Keywords, say your query to the system.

3. Click this link and a new window will open with your voice search results.

4. Say another query, and the new window with the search results will be updated with the new results.