Voice-activated command and control for remotely controlled model vehicles
DCFirst Claim
1. A voice-activated command and control system for a line-of-sight remotely controlled model having trim control functions that are required for stable propulsion and control of the model;
- the model optionally having auxiliary control functions that are not required for stable propulsion and control of the module;
the model having an on-board controller to (a) receive trim control function signals and, if applicable, auxiliary control function signals, by wireless transmission and (b) control the trim control functions and, if applicable, the auxiliary control functions on the model responsive to corresponding trim control function signals and auxiliary control function signals received;
the voice-activated command and control system comprising;
a) a portable microphone for receiving an audible command from an operator; and
b) a portable voice-activated control module for transmitting a control function signal responsive to the audible command received by the microphone to the model by wireless transmission;
c) wherein the portable microphone and portable voice-activated control module allow the operator, using his or her voice, to speak a word command into the portable microphone to voice activate and remotely control at least one of said control functions of the model; and
d) a portable hand-held controller with manually operated trim-function controls corresponding to the trim control functions of the model, the portable hand-held controller transmitting said trim control function signals by wireless transmission to the model responsive to the operator'"'"'s manual operation of said trim-function controls;
whereby stable propulsion and control of the model can be achieved with the portable hand-held controller independently of the voice-activated control module.
2 Assignments
Litigations
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A voice-activated command and control system for remotely-controlled vehicles includes a voice-activated control module, a microphone, and a verbal or visual feedback indicator such as a speaker. The operator speaks instructions into the microphone to activate control functions on the vehicle. Confirmation of receipt and/or status of the verbally commanded instructions are sent back to the operator such as spoken through the speaker. The microphone and speaker can be implemented, for example, either in a headset (with a microphone and earphones) worn by the operator, or in the hand-held controller for the vehicle. The system can be alternately implemented without the speaker or other feedback element.
-
Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A voice-activated command and control system for a line-of-sight remotely controlled model having trim control functions that are required for stable propulsion and control of the model;
- the model optionally having auxiliary control functions that are not required for stable propulsion and control of the module;
the model having an on-board controller to (a) receive trim control function signals and, if applicable, auxiliary control function signals, by wireless transmission and (b) control the trim control functions and, if applicable, the auxiliary control functions on the model responsive to corresponding trim control function signals and auxiliary control function signals received;
the voice-activated command and control system comprising;a) a portable microphone for receiving an audible command from an operator; and b) a portable voice-activated control module for transmitting a control function signal responsive to the audible command received by the microphone to the model by wireless transmission; c) wherein the portable microphone and portable voice-activated control module allow the operator, using his or her voice, to speak a word command into the portable microphone to voice activate and remotely control at least one of said control functions of the model; and d) a portable hand-held controller with manually operated trim-function controls corresponding to the trim control functions of the model, the portable hand-held controller transmitting said trim control function signals by wireless transmission to the model responsive to the operator'"'"'s manual operation of said trim-function controls;
whereby stable propulsion and control of the model can be achieved with the portable hand-held controller independently of the voice-activated control module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- the model optionally having auxiliary control functions that are not required for stable propulsion and control of the module;
-
10. A two-way voice-activated command and control system for a line-of-sight remotely controlled model;
- the model having trim control functions that are required for stable propulsion and control of the module;
the model optionally having auxiliary control functions that are not required for stable propulsion and control of the model;
the model having an on-board controller to (a) receive trim control function signals and, if applicable, auxiliary control function signals, by wireless transmission, (b) control the trim control function and, if applicable, the auxiliary control functions on the model responsive to corresponding trim control function signals and auxiliary control function signals received, and (c) transmit feedback signals by return wireless transmission indicative of at least one of (i) the control function signals received, (ii) status of the control functions on the model responsive to the corresponding control function signals received, and (iii) model operational or environmental data;
the two-way voice-activated command and control system comprising;a) a portable microphone for receiving an audible command from an operator; b) a portable voice-activated control module for transmitting a control function signal responsive to the audible command received by the microphone to the model by wireless transmission; c) a portable feedback indicator responsive to feedback signals received by return wireless transmission from the model; d) wherein the portable microphone and portable voice-activated control module allow the operator, using his or her voice, to speak a word command into the portable microphone to voice activate and remotely control at least one of said control functions of the model; and e) a portable hand-held controller with manually operated trim-functions controls corresponding to the trim control function signals by wireless transmission to the model responsive to the operator'"'"'s manual operation of the trim-function controls whereby stable propulsion and control of the model can be achieved with the portable hand-held controller independently of the portable voice-activated control module. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
- the model having trim control functions that are required for stable propulsion and control of the module;
Specification