Voice controls have been around for a while but these days almost every new device is listening for your verbal commands and executing them with various accuracy. Despite the convenience this offers (when working properly), most people are still hesitant to talk to their gadgets, especially when there are other people around.

It appears that none other than Microsoft has decided to tackle that issue and put an end to the awkwardness that follows when a device doesn’t understand what you mean. A new patent by the company, revealed by WindowsCentral, shows the direction in which Microsoft ...