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Web Speech API Specification
Defines browser speech recognition and synthesis interfaces for forms, continuous dictation, control, activation timing, alternatives, and recognition results.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice command | Choose voice command when the interaction problem is spoken activation or control, not typed search, command browsing, key-chord acceleration, or ordinary dictation alone. | Voice capture starts only after explicit user invocation, platform voice-access command, or documented wake condition. | Supports speech recognition, alternatives, activation timing, dictation, and control behavior. |
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- Voice command vs keyboard shortcut vs command palette vs prompt box vs text input vs touch gesture
Supports speech recognition results, alternatives, activation timing, dictation, and control use cases.
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