Method and apparatus for controlling a speech recognition function using a cursor control device
First Claim
1. A method for controlling a speech recognition function for a data processing system, the data processing system having a display, a speech recognition input device, and a cursor control device, the cursor control device having a first selector and a second selector separate from the first selector, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) displaying at least one object and a moveable cursor on the display;
(b) controlling the moveable cursor on the display in x and y directions simultaneously in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device;
(c) selecting one of the at least one object displayed on the display in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device and user-manipulation of the first selector of the cursor control device;
(d) activating the speech recognition function in response to engagement of the second selector of the cursor control device;
(e) inputting a spoken command for the data processing system by the speech recognition input device; and
(f) deactivating the speech recognition function in response to disengagement of the second selector of the cursor control device.
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Abstract
A computer system having speech recognition functionality, a display screen, a microphone, and a mouse having pointer and voice buttons. The voice button located on the mouse is used to turn the microphone "on" and "off". The voice button in conjunction with the mouse are used to signal the computer to display the recognized spoken command. The pointer button located on the mouse is used to provide a standard "point and click" function so that a user can select text or object(s) on the display screen. The computer will apply recognized spoken commands only to the restricted selection. Voice icons are used to aid in the correction of any erroneous interpretation by the speech recognizer circuitry within the computer. A list of alternative commands are displayed in menu format associated with each icon so that the user can use the voice button and mouse to select the desired correct command. The computer then automatically corrects the erroneous interpretation. Each alternative has its own separate menu of synonyms and paraphrases to aid in locating and identifying the correct command.
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1. A method for controlling a speech recognition function for a data processing system, the data processing system having a display, a speech recognition input device, and a cursor control device, the cursor control device having a first selector and a second selector separate from the first selector, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) displaying at least one object and a moveable cursor on the display; (b) controlling the moveable cursor on the display in x and y directions simultaneously in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device; (c) selecting one of the at least one object displayed on the display in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device and user-manipulation of the first selector of the cursor control device; (d) activating the speech recognition function in response to engagement of the second selector of the cursor control device; (e) inputting a spoken command for the data processing system by the speech recognition input device; and (f) deactivating the speech recognition function in response to disengagement of the second selector of the cursor control device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for controlling a speech recognition function for a data processing system, the data processing system having a display, a speech recognition input device, and a cursor control device, the cursor control device having a selector, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) displaying at least one object and a moveable cursor on the display; (b) controlling the moveable cursor on the display in x and y directions simultaneously in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device; (c) selecting one of the at least one object displayed on the display; (d) activating the speech recognition function in response to engagement of the selector of the cursor control device; (e) inputting a spoken command for the data processing system by the speech recognition input device; (f) applying the spoken command inputted for the data processing system to only the selected one object; and (g) deactivating the speech recognition function in response to disengagement of the selector of the cursor control device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for controlling a speech recognition function for a data processing system, the data processing system having a display, a speech recognition input device, and a cursor control device, the cursor control device having a selector, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) displaying at least one object and a moveable cursor on the display; (b) controlling the moveable cursor on the display in x and y directions simultaneously in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device; (c) selecting one of the at least one object displayed on the display; (d) activating the speech recognition function in response to engagement of the selector of the cursor control device; (e) inputting a spoken command for the data processing system by the speech recognition input device; (f) displaying on the display the spoken command inputted for the data processing system; (g) displaying on the display a list of alternative commands for the spoken command; (h) selecting either the spoken command or one of the commands in the list of alternative commands in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device; and (i) deactivating the speech recognition function in response to disengagement of the selector of the cursor control device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. An apparatus for controlling a speech recognition function comprising:
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(a) a data processing system having a speech recognition function and having a display, the data processing system for displaying at least one object and a moveable cursor on the display; (b) a speech recognition input device coupled to the data processing system for inputting spoken commands for the data processing system; and (c) a cursor control device coupled to the data processing system for controlling the moveable cursor displayed on the display in x and y directions simultaneously, the cursor control device including; (i) a first selector for selecting one of the at least one object displayed on the display, and (ii) a second selector separate from the first selector for activating and deactivating the speech recognition function of the data processing system. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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