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Configuring microphones in an audio interface

  • US 6,067,084 A
  • Filed: 10/29/1997
  • Issued: 05/23/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for configuring an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) displaying a first graphical user interface prompting a user selection of an audio input device between;

    a headset having a microphone and at least one microphone not forming part of a headset;

    (b) in the event of the user selecting said headset having said microphone;

    (1) displaying a second graphical user interface for prompting a user to connect said headset, said second graphical user interface including a picture of a headset;

    (2) displaying a third graphical user interface illustrating proper placement of said headset and said microphone, said third graphical user interface including said picture of a headset; and

    ,(3) displaying a fourth graphical user interface for adjusting audio recording volume, said fourth graphical user interface including said picture of a headset; and

    ,(c) in the event of a user selecting said microphone not forming part of a headset;

    (1) omitting displaying said second and third graphical user interfaces as in steps (b)(1) and (b)(2) respectively;

    (2) displaying a fifth graphical user interface for prompting the user to connect said microphone not forming part of a headset, said fifth graphical user interface including a picture of a microphone not forming part of a headset; and

    ,(3) displaying said fourth graphical user interface as in step (b)(3), as modified to include said picture of a microphone not forming part of a headset instead of said picture of a headset.

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