Abstract

A video communication trading system network includes a plurality of subscriber keystations (410,412) at least one of which employs a conversation analyzing keystation terminal controller (400,400a) for parsing a trading conversation between designated keystations (98a,602) for automatically providing trading conversation context sensitive trading data messages, such as trading conversation textual message prompts based on real time trading conversation analysis. The trading system network includes a message switching interface (300) for routing trading conversational messages throughout the network. The context sensitive prompt messages are analysis driven to provide prompt messages based on the analyzed dialogue as the conversation progresses. These prompts can be manually overridden by the user. The system also provides for dynamic creation of a ticket (416,404), which is also displayed, as the conversation progresses based on the real time analysis of the conversation. This analysis also provides error messages, such as highlighting inconsistencies on the screen (410) in the content of the conversation, such as an incorrect value date. In using the system, both parties to the conversation do not have to have the same type of terminal controller (96,400,400a ) and only the party desiring the benefits of conversation analysis need, by way of example, employ the terminal controller (400,400a) of the present invention.

Other References

• Elaine Rich, "Natural Language Interface", Computer 1984, Sep. pp. 39-4