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Control device for controlling the starting a vehicle in response to a voice command

  • US 5,983,189 A
  • Filed: 04/30/1997
  • Issued: 11/09/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A control device for controlling the starting of a vehicle in response to a voice command from a driver, comprising:

  • means for receiving said voice command from the driver and for generating a digital voice signal corresponding to said voice command;

    means for determining whether the driver has been drinking alcohol based upon said digital voice signal and for outputting an indication signal; and

    means for controlling the starting of the vehicle in accordance with said indication signal.

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