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Voice-controlled security system with smart controller

  • US 20050275505A1
  • Filed: 08/17/2005
  • Published: 12/15/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/23/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A control system for permitting voice control of at least one device by at least a first user, the system comprising:

  • a transponder unit for outputting an electronic signal including an identification code;

    an electronic receiver for receiving said electronic signal and downconverting said received signal to output said identification code;

    a microphone for receiving a first audible signal spoken by said first user, said first audible signal being specific to said first user and corresponding to at least one function of said at least one device;

    a memory for storing at least one voiceprint and a command instruction for controlling said at least one function of said at least one device;

    a microprocessor for determining whether said identification code is valid and, if said identification code is valid, for analyzing said first audible signal to determine whether it matches said at least one voiceprint stored in memory; and

    said microprocessor further operative to sense an existing status of a selected function of said at least one device and, if a match is found, to respond to said command instruction based upon the existing status of the selected function.

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