Audio instruction system and method
AssigneeGeneral Mills, Inc.
InventorCHESTER T. CIZIO
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Abstract
A device and method for assisting a human user in performing processes includes a speaker that provides audible instructions to the user corresponding to multiple tasks associated with performing the process. A storage device stores data corresponding to the audible instructions. A processor converts the stored data to the audible instructions, and an input device is adapted to enable the user to control the provision of the audible instructions.
Claims20
A device for assisting a human user in performing processes, the device comprising:
- a speaker that provides audible instructions to the user corresponding to multiple tasks associated with performing the process;
- a storage device that stores data corresponding to the audible instructions;
- a processor that converts the stored data to the audible instructions;
- and
- an input device adapted to enable the user to control the provision of the audible instructions.
The device of claim 9 wherein the processor provides an interface to jump to a task and automatically mark previous tasks as completed.
A device for assisting a human user in performing processes, the device comprising:
- means for providing audible instructions to the user corresponding to multiple tasks associated with performing the process;
- a storage device that stores data corresponding to the audible instructions;
- means for converting the stored data to the audible instructions;
- and
- means for enabling the user to control the provision of the audible instructions.
A method of performing a process using a device that provides audible instructions, the method comprising:
- retrieving instructions for multiple tasks for the process responsive to selection of a process to be performed;
- providing audible instructions for the tasks;
- responding to audible user commands to stop, go back, and go in providing the audible instructions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.