Audio instruction system and method
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1. A device for assisting a human user in performing processes, the device comprising:
- a headset including a speaker that provides audible instructions to the user corresponding to multiple tasks associated with performing the process;
a storage device that stores data corresponding to the audible instructions; and
a processor that converts the stored data to the audible instructions;
wherein the headset further includes an input device adapted to enable the user to control the provision of the audible instructions, wherein the processes relate to a manufacturing equipment changeover, and wherein the processor includes a program that allows selection of a set of audible instructions to change an assembly line from being set up to produce a current product to produce a second product to be produced on the assembly line.
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Abstract
A device and method for assisting a human user in performing processes includes a speaker that provides audible instructions to the user corresponding to multiple tasks associated with performing the process. A storage device stores data corresponding to the audible instructions. A processor converts the stored data to the audible instructions, and an input device is adapted to enable the user to control the provision of the audible instructions.
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19 Claims
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1. A device for assisting a human user in performing processes, the device comprising:
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a headset including a speaker that provides audible instructions to the user corresponding to multiple tasks associated with performing the process; a storage device that stores data corresponding to the audible instructions; and a processor that converts the stored data to the audible instructions; wherein the headset further includes an input device adapted to enable the user to control the provision of the audible instructions, wherein the processes relate to a manufacturing equipment changeover, and wherein the processor includes a program that allows selection of a set of audible instructions to change an assembly line from being set up to produce a current product to produce a second product to be produced on the assembly line. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A device for assisting a human user in performing processes, the device comprising:
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a headset including a speaker for providing audible instructions to the user corresponding to multiple tasks associated with performing the process; a storage device that stores data corresponding to the audible instructions; and means for converting the stored data to the audible instructions; wherein the headset includes means for enabling the user to control the provision of the audible instructions, wherein the processes relate to a manufacturing equipment changeover, and wherein the processor includes a program that allows selection of a set of audible instructions to change an assembly line from being set up to produce a current product to produce a second product to be produced on the assembly line. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of performing a process using a headset that provides audible instructions, the method comprising:
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retrieving instructions from a computer processor for multiple tasks for the process responsive to selection of a process to be performed; providing audible instructions for the tasks using the computer processor; wherein the computer processor responds to audible user commands to stop, go back, and go in providing the audible instructions, wherein the processes relate to a manufacturing equipment changeover, and wherein the processor includes a program that allows selection of a set of audible instructions to change an assembly line from being set up to produce a current product to produce a second product to be produced on the assembly line.
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