公开(公告)号：US06587824B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-01

申请号：US09565304

申请日：2000-05-04

Applicant: Charles Allen Everhart ,  Scott Alan Thompson

Inventor： Charles Allen Everhart ,  Scott Alan Thompson

IPC: G10L1500

CPC classification number: G10L15/07 ,  G10L15/20 ,  G10L2015/0631

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of improving the recognition accuracy of an in-vehicle speech recognition system. The method of the present invention selectively adapts the system's speech engine to a speaker's voice characteristics using an N-best matching technique. In this method, the speech recognition system receives and processes a spoken utterance relating to a car command and having particular speaker-dependent speech characteristics so as to select a set of N-best voice commands matching the spoken utterance. Upon receiving a training mode input from the speaker, the system outputs the N-best command set to the speaker who selects the correct car command. The system then adapts the speech engine to recognize a spoken utterance having the received speech characteristics as the user-selected car command.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了提高车载语音识别系统的识别精度的方法。 本发明的方法使用N最佳匹配技术将系统的语音引擎选择性地适配于扬声器的语音特征。 在该方法中，语音识别系统接收并处理与轿厢命令有关的语音话语，并且具有特定的说话者相关语音特性，以便选择与口语发音相匹配的一组N最佳语音命令。 在从扬声器接收到训练模式输入时，系统向选择正确的轿厢命令的扬声器输出N-best命令集。 然后，该系统使语音引擎识别具有接收到的语音特征的语音话语作为用户选择的轿厢命令。

公开(公告)号：US06240347B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09175782

申请日：1998-10-13

Applicant: Charles Allen Everhart ,  Florian Frischmuth ,  Gary John Rushton

Inventor： Charles Allen Everhart ,  Florian Frischmuth ,  Gary John Rushton

IPC: G06F700

CPC classification number: B60R16/0373 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1024 ,  B60K2350/1044 ,  B60K2350/2052 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B2027/014

Abstract: A voice activated control system responsive to spoken voice commands is integrated with an advanced central display/control unit having dedicated and reconfigurable push buttons to control individual vehicle accessories in a complementary fashion as well as in standalone modes. The two controllers share additional input and output resources including reconfigurable steering wheel switches and a heads-up display showing the current configuration of the steering wheel switches. Thus, a driver can control a plurality of adjustable parameters of a plurality of vehicle accessories with a convenient and easy to use interface which makes efficient use of hardware and reduces costs.

Abstract translation: 响应于语音命令的语音激活控制系统与具有专用和可重新配置的按钮的高级中央显示/控制单元集成，以便以互补的方式以及独立的模式来控制各个车辆附件。 两个控制器共享额外的输入和输出资源，包括可重新配置的方向盘开关和显示方向盘开关当前配置的平视显示器。 因此，驾驶员可以利用方便且易于使用的界面来控制多个车辆附件的多个可调节参数，从而有效地利用硬件并降低成本。

公开(公告)号：US06931307B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-16

申请号：US09788202

申请日：2001-02-16

Applicant: Charles Allen Everhart ,  John Kefalos

Inventor： Charles Allen Everhart ,  John Kefalos

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: A method for synchronizing data between computer systems in a multiple vehicle system architecture ensures the correlation of data between the systems. The method utilizes nametag configuration indicators, which are a series of bit values that correspond to the presence or absence of a nametag or other data point or set in a series of internal memory locations. The method comprises the steps of monitoring for synchronization initiation events, transmitting nametag configuration indicators between vehicle systems, comparing nametag configuration indicators, and, if desired, initiating appropriate resultant actions. In a preferred embodiment, the method of the present invention is directed at synchronizing data between a voice control system and a navigation system. In this embodiment, the method according to the present invention ensures that the two systems have identical nametag configuration indicators.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在多车系统架构中的计算机系统之间同步数据的方法确保了系统之间数据的相关性。 该方法使用命名配置指示符，其是与一系列内部存储器位置中存在或不存在名称或其他数据点或集合的一系列比特值。 该方法包括以下步骤：监测同步启动事件，在车辆系统之间传输参数配置指示符，比较命名配置指示符，如果需要，启动适当的合成动作。 在优选实施例中，本发明的方法涉及在语音控制系统和导航系统之间同步数据。 在本实施例中，根据本发明的方法确保两个系统具有相同的命名配置指示符。

公开(公告)号：US06928614B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-09

申请号：US09170156

申请日：1998-10-13

Applicant: Charles Allen Everhart

Inventor： Charles Allen Everhart

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10

Abstract: A user interface for a mobile office is provided for allowing simple, safe, and convenient access to electronic mail, calendar, news, and web browser functions. The dialog or number of steps required to access desired items is minimized using a state controller responsive to voice commands and manual activations of reconfigurable steering wheel switches. Someone unfamiliar with the user interface is assisted by prompts for various commands and can use the mobile office without needing to resort to use of the reconfigurable steering wheel control elements. A more experienced user can bypass prompts by interrupting them with voice commands and can quickly move through various steps by utilizing the configurable steering wheel control elements to gain access to individual items within the mail, calendar, and news functions.

Abstract translation: 提供用于移动办公室的用户界面，用于允许简单，安全和方便地访问电子邮件，日历，新闻和网络浏览器功能。 使用响应于可重新配置的方向盘开关的语音命令和手动激活的状态控制器来最小化访问所需项目所需的对话或数目的步骤。 不熟悉用户界面的人员可以通过提示进行各种命令，并且可以使用移动办公室，而无需使用可重新配置的方向盘控制元件。 更有经验的用户可以通过用语音命令中断它们来旁路提示，并且可以通过利用可配置的方向盘控制元件来快速移动各种步骤，以访问邮件，日历和新闻功能中的各个项目。

公开(公告)号：US06230138B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09605253

申请日：2000-06-28

Applicant: Charles Allen Everhart

Inventor： Charles Allen Everhart

IPC: G10L1100

CPC classification number: G10L15/26 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  G10L2015/228

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for controlling a speech recognition system on board an automobile. The automobile has one or more voice activated accessories and a passenger cabin with a number of seating locations. The speech recognition system has a plurality of microphones and push-to-talk controls corresponding to the seating locations for inputting speech commands and location identifying signals, respectively. The speech recognition system also includes multiple speech engines recognizing speech commands for operating the voice activated accessories. A selector is coupled to the speech engines and push-to-talk controls for selecting the speech engine best suited for the current speaking location. A speech processor coupled to the speech engine selector is used to recognize the speech commands and transmit the commands to the voice activated accessory.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种用于控制汽车上的语音识别系统的方法和装置。 汽车有一个或多个声音启动配件和一个乘客座位，有多个座位。 语音识别系统具有分别对应于用于输入语音命令和位置识别信号的就座位置的多个麦克风和一键通控制。 语音识别系统还包括识别用于操作语音激活附件的语音命令的多个语音引擎。 选择器耦合到语音引擎和一键通控制，用于选择最适合当前说话位置的语音引擎。 耦合到语音引擎选择器的语音处理器用于识别语音命令并将命令发送到语音激活的附件。