Method and apparatus for enhancing voice recognition capabilities of voice recognition software and systems
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1. An enhanced voice recognition system comprising:
- a central processing unit for processing and storing data input into the system;
a microphone configured to the central processing unit for receiving audio input;
at least one camera configured to the central processing unit for receiving image data input; and
at least one software module for receiving, analyzing, and processing inputs;
characterized in that the system uses motion values from the image data to enhance the accuracy of voice recognition.
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An enhanced voice recognition system has a central processing unit for processing and storing data input into the system; a microphone configured to the central processing unit for recording sound input; at least one camera configured to the central processing unit for recording image data input; and at least one software module for receiving, analyzing, and processing the input. In a preferred embodiment, the system uses tracked motion values from the image data processed by at least one software module to produce values that are used to enhance the accuracy of voice recognition.
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1. An enhanced voice recognition system comprising:
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a central processing unit for processing and storing data input into the system;
a microphone configured to the central processing unit for receiving audio input;
at least one camera configured to the central processing unit for receiving image data input; and
at least one software module for receiving, analyzing, and processing inputs;
characterized in that the system uses motion values from the image data to enhance the accuracy of voice recognition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A software application for enhancing a voice recognition system comprising:
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at least one imaging module associated with at least one camera for receiving image input;
at least one motion tracking module for tracking motion associated with facial positions of an image subject; and
,at least one processing module for processing and comparing processed motion values with voice recognition possibilities;
characterized in that the application establishes motion points and tracks the motion thereof during a voice recognition session, and the tracked motion is resolved into motion values that are processed in comparison with voice recognition values to produce enhanced voice recognition results. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for enhancing voice recognition results in a voice recognition system comprising:
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(a) providing at least one camera and image software for receiving pictures of facial characteristics of a user during a voice recognition session;
(b) establishing motion tracking points at strategic locations on or about the facial features in the image window;
(c) recording the delta movements of the tracking points;
(d) combining the tracked motion deltas of individual tracking points to produce one or more motion value;
(e) comparing the motion values to voice recognition values and refining text choices from a list of possibilities; and
(f) displaying the enhanced text commands or renderings. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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