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how to implement idle timeout function its not waiting for tts to end the speech - its triggering off. can i do anything in this case?
t
Thanks for reaching out, Sathwik. I'm an AI assistant and I'm here to help. Give me a moment while I research this topic.
To implement an idle timeout function and ensure it doesn't trigger before TTS finishes, you can adjust the following settings: • Configure Endpointing Delays: Adjust 
min_endpointing_delay
and 
max_endpointing_delay
to balance responsiveness and interruptions. • Modify VAD Parameters: Use 
min_silence_duration
to delay timeout and consider a custom VAD for better control. Here’s an example configuration:
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const agent = new VoicePipelineAgent({
  turnDetector: {
    min_endpointing_delay: 1000, // Adjust to prevent early timeouts
    max_endpointing_delay: 3000, // Set a higher threshold if needed
  },
  vad: {
    min_silence_duration: 2000, // Increase to delay timeout
  }
});
By adjusting these settings, you can customize the idle timeout to work seamlessly with your TTS. Let me know if you need further assistance!
b
its basically if user doesnt speak anything it shld say are u still there
t
Hey there! If you want your system to gently check in with a friendly "Are you still there?" after some user inactivity, you can set up an inactivity handler. Here's a simple way to do it: • Detect Inactivity: Keep an eye on when the user last spoke by listening for the 
user_started_speaking
event. • Set a Timeout: Choose a timeout period (like 10 seconds) after which the system will nudge the user. • Prompt the User: Use 
agent.say()
or 
session.generate_reply()
to send that friendly message. • Cancel on Activity: If the user jumps back in, make sure to cancel the inactivity check. Here’s a handy example of how you might set up the inactivity handler:
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class InactivityHandler:
    def __init__(self, timeout_seconds=10, inactivity_message="Are you still there?"):
        self._timeout = timeout_seconds
        self._inactivity_message = inactivity_message
        self._last_activity_time = asyncio.Event()
        self._last_activity_time.set()

    async def _check_inactivity(self):
        while True:
            try:
                await asyncio.wait_for(self._last_activity_time.wait(), self._timeout)
                self._last_activity_time.clear()
            except asyncio.TimeoutError:
                await self._agent.say(self._inactivity_message)

    def start(self, agent):
        self._agent = agent
        asyncio.create_task(self._check_inactivity())
If you'd like, I’m happy to walk you through more details or help you get it all set up. Just let me know!
b
but the timer is starting as soon as TTS LOGS are generated any play around ? like i can keep the inactivity but the issue is as soon as TTS starts speaking the idle time out session enables because its been sometime since User spoke
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