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Multi-user voice control system for medical devices

US9293141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2014
Grant dateMar 22, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/7405
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The system includes a controller having first and second speech recognition modules and a decision module. The system includes at least one medical device operable by the controller. The system includes a first microphone in communication with the first speech recognition module, and a second microphone in communication with the second speech recognition module. The first speech recognition module generates a first set of commands from voice signals it receives from the first microphone. The second speech recognition module generates a second set of commands from voice signals it receives from the second microphone. The decision module receives the first and second sets of commands, accepts a subset of the commands in the first and second sets, rejects the remainder of the commands, and assembles a third set of commands comprising the accepted commands. The controller executes the third set of commands to operate the at least one medical device.

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