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Communications device with voice recognition and movable element control interface

US5148471A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1989
Grant dateSep 15, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/0216
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable radiotelephone with an integral voice recognition circuit is disclosed. Control of the voice recognition circuit is achieved with a foldable housing element which, in a closed position, covers an external keypad and control buttons. When the foldable housing element is in an open position, the portable radiotelephone is placed in an off-hook condition, the voice recognition circuit is activated, and the acoustic transducers are coupled to the voice recognition circuit. When the foldable element is in a closed position, the portable radiotelephone is placed in an on-hook condition, the voice recognition circuit is deactivated, and the electroacoustic transducers are coupled to the radiotelephone. A rapid closing and opening of the foldable element results in the voice recognition circuit being deactivated while the portable radiotelephone remains in the off-hook condition.

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