AUTOMATIC SPEECH RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRCRAFT
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1. A method of controlling functions of an aircraft, the method comprising the steps of:
- initializing a speech recognition program;
receiving a keyword from a person on the aircraft;
providing a keyword confirmation if the keyword is recognized;
receiving a command from the person which relates to a request for a function;
using the speech recognition program to analyze at least a portion of the command to recognize a word or phrase corresponding to the function;
providing a command confirmation if the command is recognized; and
automatically performing the function.
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Abstract
A system and method which implement automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS) programs to permit pilots, co-pilots, and other persons to more quickly and easily perform control and monitoring tasks on aircraft. The system may be used to automatically change the frequency of an aircraft radio when a pilot or co-pilot is instructed to do so by ATC.
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1. A method of controlling functions of an aircraft, the method comprising the steps of:
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initializing a speech recognition program; receiving a keyword from a person on the aircraft; providing a keyword confirmation if the keyword is recognized; receiving a command from the person which relates to a request for a function; using the speech recognition program to analyze at least a portion of the command to recognize a word or phrase corresponding to the function; providing a command confirmation if the command is recognized; and automatically performing the function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18)
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15. A method of controlling functions of an aircraft, the method comprising the steps of:
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initializing a speech recognition program with a first grammar and a first trailing silence; receiving a keyword from a person on the aircraft; providing a keyword confirmation and reconfiguring the speech recognition program to operate with a second grammar and a second trailing silence if the keyword is recognized; receiving a command from the person which relates to a request for a function; using the speech recognition program to analyze at least a portion of the command to recognize a word or phrase corresponding to the function; providing a command confirmation if the command is recognized; and automatically performing the function. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 19, 20)
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