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Method and system for accessing functions of a portable information appliance

  • US 20030040339A1
  • Filed: 08/21/2001
  • Published: 02/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/21/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer-implemented method for providing access to functions of a portable information appliance, comprising:

  • while the portable information appliance is operating in a configuration mode, converting input signals from a microphone to a first data set representing a voice of an authorized user and storing the first data set in the portable information appliance; and

    while the portable information appliance is operating in a standby mode, converting input signals from the microphone to a second data set representing sound detected at the microphone, and if the first data set matches the second data set, providing access to functions of the portable information appliance.

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