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Voice activated microscope

  • US 4,989,253 A
  • Filed: 04/15/1988
  • Issued: 01/29/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In an optical microscope having supporting structure and motor operated first means to position said supporting structure at selected locations, the improvement comprising:

  • sound detection means for converting acoustic energy into audio-electrical signals;

    control means including;

    isolated-word recognition means for identifying pre-established word commands from said audio-electrical signals and for generating corresponding identified electrical signals;

    computer means for generating operating electrical signals corresponding to said identified electrical signals;

    output signal generator means, responsive to said operating electrical signals to deliver actuating electrical signals to said motor operated first means to actuate said motor operated first means;

    whereby word commands corresponding to said pre-established word commands, applied to said sound detection means will result in pre-established movements of said supporting structure.

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