#I am developing an AI voice agent, and I want to handle interruptions efficiently. If a user interr
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To handle interruptions efficiently and clear any text already sent for speech synthesis, you need to ensure that your agent's configuration supports interruption handling. Here are some steps and considerations:
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Enable Interruption Handling: In your agent's configuration, ensure that interruption detection is enabled. This is typically managed under the
conversationorturnsettings. For example, you can use theclient_eventsparameter to include"interruption"."conversation": { "client_events": ["audio", "interruption"] } -
Stop Ongoing Speech: When an interruption is detected, you need to send a command to stop the ongoing speech synthesis. This can be done by managing the media stream between your application and Eleven Labs. Ensure your server is set up to handle such events and terminate the current audio stream.
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Clear Pending Text: If text has already been sent to Eleven Labs for synthesis but hasn't been played yet, you should clear or cancel it. This might involve managing a queue of text-to-speech requests on your server and removing any unprocessed requests when an interruption occurs.
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Dynamic Agent Configuration: Double-check your agent's configuration to ensure it is optimized for real-time interaction. For example, the
turn_timeoutandoptimize_streaming_latencyparameters can help reduce delays and improve responsiveness."turn": { "turn_timeout": 7 }, "tts": { "optimize_streaming_latency": 3 } -
Test and Debug: Use logs to monitor how interruptions are being handled. Ensure that your server correctly detects and processes interruption events, and that the agent stops speaking immediately when interrupted.
If you continue to face issues, you may need to review your integration setup or consult the API References for more details on managing real-time interactions.
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