Method and apparatus for low cost handset with voice control
AssigneeReal Phone Card Corporation
InventorsRobert Czajkowski, Owens F. Alexander, JR.
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Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatuses for a unique wireless handset are described. One embodiment may be directed to a wireless handset that uses voice recognition to simplify the operation of the handset and therefore allows the handset to include fewer input keys. Using speaker dependent voice recognition (VR) software, the recognition rates for most users can exceed 95%. The reliability of the speaker dependent voice recognition used in the embodiment, allows for a design that eliminates the traditional keypad and creates a large space on the face of the handset for prominent corporate or institutional logos and images. This form factor provides an excellent platform for branding and marketing promotional applications.
Claims14
A wireless handset that users simple voice command set, voice prompts, screen prompts and input keys, the handset comprising:
- a controller;
- a microphone;
- a receiver;
- a speaker;
- a display that provides visual information;
- a middleware module configured to communicate with a voice recognition module and an operating system to implement a man machine interface (MMI) and voice recognition (VR) functions;
- programmable input keys, which can be configured as appropriate to indicate action choices;
- wherein the input keys cooperate with the VR module to activate functions of the handset.
A method of using a mobile device having voice recognition (VR) capability and a reduced number of input keys, the method comprising:
- selecting an input key configured to operate as a call key;
- receiving an audio communication from a VR module prompting a user to say a phone number;
- saying a phone number;
- receiving an audio communication from the VR module verifying the phone number;
- placing a phone call by accepting the phone number verified by the VR module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.