Apparatus and method for voice controlled apparel manufacture
US5748843A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2626
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and method for speech recognition control of apparel manufacture equipment, such as a sewing machine, is provided. The invention includes a device for recognizing and translating an operator's verbal command into a digital control signal; a communication device such as a microphone for inputting the operator's verbal command into the recognizing and translating device; and interfacing means for presenting the digital control signal to the apparel manufacture equipment in a form recognized and accepted by the equipment. The method for voice control of apparel manufacture equipment according to the present invention comprises the steps of receiving an operator's verbal command; recognizing and translating the verbal command into a digital control signal; and routing this digital control signal to the apparel manufacture equipment in a form recognized by an actable upon by the equipment. An infrared light linkage may be employed to transmit commands from an operator to the machine's control circuitry.
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