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Method and apparatus for linear vocal control of cursor position

  • US 5,133,011 A
  • Filed: 12/26/1990
  • Issued: 07/21/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/26/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method in a computer system including a display screen having a cursor displayed at a selected position therein, for linear vocal control of fine cursor movement, said method comprising the steps of:

  • detecting a vocal utterance;

    determining at least one linearly variable acoustic characteristic of said vocal utterance; and

    linearly varying the position of said cursor in response to variations in said at least one acoustic characteristic.

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