Information and control via voice communications module for work surface power and data units
US10621113B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R25/006
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical power and/or electronic data unit with voice communications capability includes a housing, a voice communications module, and an electrical power outlet coupled to the housing. The voice communications module is coupled to the housing and includes an audio speaker, a microphone, an audio signal receiver/processor, and an audio signal generator. The audio signal receiver/processor is configured to receive and process vocalized speech from a user. The voice communications module is configured to generate an audible response via the audio signal generator and the speaker, responsive to receiving and processing the vocalized speech from the user. The voice communications module is in electronic communication with a data source.
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