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Voice output device for outputting vocal instructions when the waiting time for a key input operation exceeds a set time limit

  • US 5,592,583 A
  • Filed: 07/09/1993
  • Issued: 01/07/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/12/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A voice output device comprising:

  • a memory for storing data representing voice instructions relating to a sequence of key input operations;

    means for storing data representing a plurality of time limits associated with the voice instructions;

    means for setting a plurality of time limits associated with the voice instructions and for storing data representing the set time limits in said storing means;

    a timer for measuring a waiting time for a next key input operation of the sequence of key input operations;

    detection means for detecting whether the waiting time measured by said timer surpasses a stored time limit associated with a particular voice instruction; and

    voice output means for outputting the particular voice instruction relating to the next key input operation in response to a detection by said detection means that the waiting time for the next key input operation surpasses the time limit associated with the particular voice instruction.

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