Title :
Voice input for displaying sheets of paper of different sizes
Author :
Ezenwa, Bertram N. ; Souri, Ghassan ; Bismar, Hisham
Author_Institution :
Rehabilitation Inst. of Michigan, Detroit, MI, USA
Abstract :
Describes a voice controlled computer system to enable a multiple sclerosis quadriplegic patient to independently display sheets of paper of various sizes. The system is made up of two subsystems. The first is the voice input module comprising a microphone, a voice card, a voice recognition and control software and relay drivers. The second is the paper display drive mechanism consisting of opto-control mechanism, mechanical rollers, electric motor and the paper tray for holding and retaining papers of different sizes. To use the system, the user trains the recognition software for the key words desired for the tasks. Pilot tests show that the voice control software can be used to activate/deactivate all DC or AC devices connected to the computer relays with high accuracy. The paper turn drive mechanism was also successful in displaying sheets of paper from 3×5 to 8.5×11 inches
Keywords :
speaker recognition; AC devices; DC devices; computer relays; control software; different sizes; electric motor; key words; mechanical rollers; microphone; multiple sclerosis quadriplegic patient; opto-control mechanism; paper display drive mechanism; paper sheets; paper tray; paper turn drive mechanism; recognition software; relay drivers; two subsystems; user training; voice card; voice controlled computer system; voice input; voice input module; voice recognition; Computer displays; Control systems; Drives; Electric motors; Microphones; Multiple sclerosis; Relays; Size control; Software testing; Speech recognition;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1994. Engineering Advances: New Opportunities for Biomedical Engineers. Proceedings of the 16th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2050-6
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1994.415497
