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1. 发明授权

US6016136A Configuring audio interface for multiple combinations of microphones and speakers 失效
标题翻译：为麦克风和扬声器的多种组合配置音频接口
公开(公告)号：US6016136A
公开(公告)日：2000-01-18
申请号：US960516
申请日：1997-10-29
申请人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
发明人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
IPC分类号： G06F15/00
CPC分类号： G06F3/165
摘要： A method for configuring an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system in accordance with an inventive arrangement comprises the steps of: (a) digitally storing representations of pictures of a plurality of audio input and output devices compatible with the computer system, including: a headset with a microphone and an earpiece speaker; a microphone not forming part of a headset; at least one external speaker connected to the computer system; at least one internal speaker connected to the computer system; and, different combinations of the input and output audio devices; (b) displaying a sequence of graphical user interface (GUI) displays for: (1) selecting an audio input device and an audio output device; (2) connecting the selected audio output device; (3) testing the selected audio output device; (4) connecting a microphone; (5) testing the connected microphone; and, (6) testing the speech recognition application; and, (c) during each of the steps (b)(1) through (b)(6), including in the sequence of the GUI displays pictures of the selected input and output audio devices.
摘要翻译：根据本发明的配置在计算机系统中配置用于语音识别应用的音频接口的方法包括以下步骤：（a）数字地存储与计算机系统兼容的多个音频输入和输出设备的图像的表示，包括：具有麦克风和耳机扬声器的耳机; 麦克风不构成耳机的一部分; 连接到计算机系统的至少一个外部扬声器; 连接到计算机系统的至少一个内部扬声器; 以及输入和输出音频设备的不同组合; （b）显示一系列图形用户界面（GUI）显示器，用于：（1）选择音频输入设备和音频输出设备; （2）连接所选择的音频输出设备; （3）测试所选择的音频输出设备; （4）连接麦克风; （5）测试连接的麦克风; 和（6）测试语音识别应用程序; 以及（c）在步骤（b）（1）至（b）（6）中的每一个期间，包括在GUI的顺序中显示所选择的输入和输出音频设备的图像。

2. 发明授权

US5974382A Configuring an audio interface with background noise and speech 失效
标题翻译：配置具有背景噪音和语音的音频接口
公开(公告)号：US5974382A
公开(公告)日：1999-10-26
申请号：US958661
申请日：1997-10-29
申请人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
发明人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
IPC分类号： G06F3/16 , G10L15/22 , G10L3/00
CPC分类号： G06F3/165 , G06F3/167 , G10L15/22
摘要： A method for configuring an audio interface for a voice recognition application in a computer system comprises the steps of: (a) displaying a first graphical user interface having a message prompting a user to initiate testing of a microphone connection, a user activatable button and at least one icon representing recording status; (b) in response to activation of the button: (1) modifying the message section to instruct the user to remain silent; (2) recording background noise through the microphone; (3) initiating an animation of the at least one icon to represent an active recording status; and, (4) terminating the background noise recording and the animation of the at least one icon; (c) upon termination of the background noise recording: (1) modifying the message to instruct the user to speak into the microphone; (2) recording the user speaking through the microphone; (3) reinitiating the animation of the at least one icon; (4) terminating the recording of the user speaking and the animation of the icon; and, (d) processing the recordings of the background noise and the user speaking.
摘要翻译：一种用于在计算机系统中配置用于语音识别应用的音频接口的方法包括以下步骤：（a）显示具有提示用户启动麦克风连接测试的消息的第一图形用户界面，用户激活按钮表示记录状态的至少一个图标; （b）响应于按钮的激活：（1）修改消息部分以指示用户保持静音; （2）通过麦克风录制背景噪音; （3）启动所述至少一个图标的动画以表示活动记录状态; 和（4）终止所述背景噪声记录和所述至少一个图标的动画; （c）背景噪音记录结束后：（1）修改消息以指示用户说话; （2）通过麦克风录音用户说话; （3）重新启动至少一个图标的动画; （4）终止用户说话的记录和图标的动画; 和（d）处理背景噪声和用户说话的记录。

3. 发明授权

US06266571B1 Adaptively configuring an audio interface according to selected audio output device 失效
标题翻译：根据选定的音频输出设备自适应地配置音频接口
公开(公告)号：US06266571B1
公开(公告)日：2001-07-24
申请号：US08960446
申请日：1997-10-29
申请人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
发明人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
IPC分类号： G06F1700
CPC分类号： G06F3/165 , Y10S715/978
摘要： A method for configuring an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system comprises the steps of: (a) displaying a first graphical user interface prompting a user selection of an output audio device between: a headset having at least one earphone speaker and a microphone; external speakers connected to the computer system; and, internal speakers connected to the computer system; (b) in the event of the user selecting the headset: (1) displaying a second graphical user interface for prompting a user to connect the headset; (2) displaying a second graphical user interface illustrating proper placement of the headset and the microphone; and, (3) displaying a fourth graphical user interface for adjusting audio playback volume;(c) in the event of a user selecting one of the external and internal speakers, omitting displaying the second and third graphical user interfaces as in steps (b)(1) and (b)(2) respectively, and displaying the fourth graphical user interface as in step (b)(3). The method can further comprise the steps of: including in the fourth graphical user interface a user operable volume control, an animation sequence indicative of an output audio signal and a user operable switch for initiating the output audio signal; and, including in the fourth graphical user interface a picture corresponding to the audio output device selected in step (a).
摘要翻译：一种用于在计算机系统中配置用于语音识别应用的音频接口的方法包括以下步骤：（a）在以下位置之间显示提示输入音频设备的用户选择的第一图形用户界面：具有至少一个耳机扬声器的耳机和麦克风外部扬声器连接到计算机系统; 和连接到计算机系统的内部扬声器; （b）在用户选择耳机的情况下：（1）显示用于提示用户连接耳机的第二图形用户界面; （2）显示说明耳机和麦克风正确放置的第二图形用户界面; （3）显示用于调整音频回放音量的第四图形用户界面;（c）如果用户选择外部和内部扬声器之一，则省略如步骤（b）中那样显示第二和第三图形用户界面，（1）和（b）（2），并且如步骤（b）（3）中那样显示第四图形用户界面。该方法还可以包括以下步骤：在第四图形用户界面中包括用户可操作的音量控制，指示输出音频信号的动画序列和用于启动输出音频信号的用户操作开关; 并且在第四图形用户界面中包括与在步骤（a）中选择的音频输出设备相对应的图片。

4. 发明授权

US5995933A Configuring an audio interface contingent on sound card compatibility 失效
标题翻译：根据声卡兼容性配置音频接口
公开(公告)号：US5995933A
公开(公告)日：1999-11-30
申请号：US960155
申请日：1997-10-29
申请人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
发明人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
IPC分类号： G06F3/16 , G10L3/00
CPC分类号： G06F3/165 , Y10S715/978
摘要： A method for configuring an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system comprises the steps of: (a) determining how many sound cards present in the computer system are capable of supporting speech; (b) in the event at least two of the sound cards present in the computer system are speech capable, displaying a first graphical user interface for user selection of the speech capable sound cards; and, (c) in the event only one speech capable sound card is detected, and in the event one of at least two speech capable sound cards has been user selected, determining if an audio mixer is present in the computer system.
摘要翻译：一种用于在计算机系统中配置用于语音识别应用的音频接口的方法包括以下步骤：（a）确定存在于计算机系统中的声卡有多少能够支持语音; （b）如果存在于计算机系统中的至少两个声卡具有语音能力，则显示第一图形用户界面以便用户选择具有声音功能的声卡; 以及（c）在仅检测到一个具有语音功能的声卡的情况下，并且在至少两个具有声音的声卡中的一个已被用户选择的情况下，确定计算机系统中是否存在音频混合器。

5. 发明授权

US6041301A Configuring an audio interface with contingent microphone setup 失效
标题翻译：配置带有偶然麦克风设置的音频接口
公开(公告)号：US6041301A
公开(公告)日：2000-03-21
申请号：US960311
申请日：1997-10-29
申请人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
发明人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
IPC分类号： G10L15/26 , G01L3/00
CPC分类号： G06F3/165 , G10L15/26
摘要： A method for configuring an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system comprises the steps of: (a) determining from a data storage registry of said speech recognition application whether a microphone operatively associated with said computer system has been previously successfully set up for operation with said speech recognition application; (b) displaying a first graphical user interface having a first user activatable icon for setting up said microphone and a second user activatable icon for adjusting an audio recording level for said microphone; (c) in the event said microphone is not registered as having been previously successfully set up, altering said second icon in appearance and disregarding attempted activation of said second icon; and, (d) in the event said microphone is registered as having been previously successfully set up, respectively initiating said setting up of said microphone and said adjusting of said audio recording level responsive to activation of said first or second icons respectively. The method can further comprise the steps of: (e) setting up said microphone responsive to activation of said first icon in any one of steps (c) and (d) in conjunction with displaying at least one additional graphical user interface; and, (f) redisplaying said first graphical user interface as recited in step (b).
摘要翻译：一种用于在计算机系统中配置用于语音识别应用的音频接口的方法包括以下步骤：（a）从所述语音识别应用的数据存储注册表确定与所述计算机系统可操作地相关联的麦克风是否已经成功建立用于与所述语音识别应用的操作; （b）显示具有用于设置所述麦克风的第一用户可激活图标的第一图形用户界面和用于调整所述麦克风的音频记录水平的第二用户可激活图标; （c）在所述麦克风未被注册为已经成功建立的情况下，在外观上改变所述第二图标并且忽略所述第二图标的尝试激活; 以及（d）在所述麦克风被注册为已经成功建立的情况下，分别响应于所述第一或第二图标的激活分别开始所述麦克风的设置和所述音频记录级别的调整。该方法还可以包括以下步骤：（e）响应于在步骤（c）和（d）中的任何一个中激活所述第一图标并结合显示至少一个附加图形用户界面来设置所述麦克风; 以及（f）如步骤（b）所述重新显示所述第一图形用户界面。

6. 发明授权

US6067084A Configuring microphones in an audio interface 失效
标题翻译：在音频接口中配置麦克风
公开(公告)号：US6067084A
公开(公告)日：2000-05-23
申请号：US960520
申请日：1997-10-29
申请人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
发明人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
IPC分类号： G06F3/16 , G06F3/14
CPC分类号： G06F3/165 , Y10S715/978
摘要： A method for configuring an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system comprises the steps of: (a) displaying a first graphical user interface (GUI) prompting a user selection of an audio input device between: a headset having a microphone and at least one microphone not forming part of a headset; (b) in the event of the user selecting the headset having the microphone: (1) displaying a second GUI for prompting a user to connect the headset, the second GUI including a picture of a headset; (2) displaying a third GUI illustrating proper placement of the headset and the microphone, the third GUI including the picture of a headset; and, (3) displaying a fourth GUI for adjusting audio recording volume, the fourth GUI including the picture of a headset; and, (c) in the event of a user selecting the microphone not forming part of a headset: (1) omitting displaying the second and third GUIs as in steps (b)(1) and (b)(2) respectively; (2) displaying a fifth GUI for prompting the user to connect the microphone not forming part of a headset, the fifth GUI including a picture of a microphone not forming part of a headset; and, (3) displaying the fourth GUI as in step (b)(3), as modified to include the picture of a microphone not forming part of a headset instead of the picture of a headset.
摘要翻译：一种用于在计算机系统中配置用于语音识别应用的音频接口的方法包括以下步骤：（a）在以下位置之间显示提示用户选择音频输入设备的第一图形用户界面（GUI）：具有麦克风的耳机和至少一个麦克风不构成耳机的一部分; （b）在用户选择具有麦克风的头戴式耳机的情况下：（1）显示用于提示用户连接耳机的第二GUI，第二GUI包括耳机的图片; （2）显示说明耳机和麦克风的适当放置的第三GUI，第三GUI包括耳机的图片; 和（3）显示用于调节音频记录音量的第四GUI，所述第四GUI包括耳机的图像; 以及（c）在用户选择麦克风不构成头戴耳机的一部分的情况下：（1）省略如步骤（b）（1）和（b）（2）中那样显示第二和第三GUI; （2）显示用于提示用户连接不构成耳机的一部分的麦克风的第五GUI，第五GUI包括不构成耳机的一部分的麦克风的图像; 和（3）如步骤（b）（3）中那样显示第四GUI，如经修改，以包括不构成耳机的一部分的麦克风的图像，而不是耳机的图像。

7. 发明授权

US5974383A Configuring an audio mixer in an audio interface 失效
标题翻译：在音频接口中配置音频混合器
公开(公告)号：US5974383A
公开(公告)日：1999-10-26
申请号：US959754
申请日：1997-10-29
申请人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
发明人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
IPC分类号： G06F3/16 , H04S1/00 , G10L3/00 , H04B1/00
CPC分类号： G06F3/165 , H04S1/00
摘要： A method for configuring an audio mixer in an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system in accordance with an inventive arrangement comprises the steps of: (a) displaying at least one graphical user interface for selecting an audio input and output device from a plurality of audio input and output devices compatible with the speech recognition application, including: a headset with a microphone and an earpiece speaker; a microphone not forming part of a headset; at least one external speaker connected to the computer system; at least one internal speaker connected to the computer system; and, different combinations of the input and output audio devices; (b) selecting and adjusting microphone inputs of the mixer in accordance with an audio input device selected in step (a); and, (c) deselecting audio inputs and outputs of the audio mixer in accordance with the audio input device and an audio output device selected in step (a), whereby unneeded audio inputs and outputs of the mixer can not interfere with microphone operation.
摘要翻译：一种在根据本发明的装置的用于在计算机系统中的用于语音识别应用的音频接口中配置音频混合器的方法包括以下步骤：（a）显示至少一个图形用户界面，用于选择音频输入和输出设备，与所述语音识别应用兼容的多个音频输入和输出设备，包括：具有麦克风和耳机扬声器的耳机; 麦克风不构成耳机的一部分; 连接到计算机系统的至少一个外部扬声器; 连接到计算机系统的至少一个内部扬声器; 以及输入和输出音频设备的不同组合; （b）根据步骤（a）中选择的音频输入装置来选择和调节混频器的麦克风输入; 以及（c）根据音频输入设备和在步骤（a）中选择的音频输出设备来取消选择音频混合器的音频输入和输出，由此混频器的不需要的音频输入和输出不会干扰麦克风操作。

8. 发明授权

US5943649A Configuring an audio interface for different microphone types 失效
标题翻译：为不同的麦克风类型配置音频接口
公开(公告)号：US5943649A
公开(公告)日：1999-08-24
申请号：US960163
申请日：1997-10-29
申请人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
发明人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald VanBuskirk
IPC分类号： G06F3/16 , H04R1/08 , G10L3/00 , G10L7/00
CPC分类号： G06F3/165 , H04R1/08
摘要： A method for configuring an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system comprises the steps of: (a) identifying at least one sound card present in the computer system capable of supporting speech; (b) displaying a at least one graphical user interface (GUI) prompting a user selection and connection of a microphone as an audio input device to the at least one sound card; (c) in the event the selected microphone is of an electret type and the selected sound card is of a type having a high gain range, displaying a second GUI prompting the user to connect a signal strength attenuator in series with the microphone, the microphone and the attenuator together having an operating characteristic corresponding to a dynamic microphone; (d) in the event the selected microphone is of a dynamic type, omitting step (c); and, (e) testing the connected microphone without regard to whether the connected microphone is of the electret or dynamic type.
摘要翻译：一种用于在计算机系统中配置用于语音识别应用的音频接口的方法包括以下步骤：（a）识别能够支持语音的计算机系统中存在的至少一个声卡; （b）显示至少一个图形用户界面（GUI），提示用户将麦克风作为音频输入设备选择和连接到所述至少一个声卡; （c）如果所选择的麦克风是驻极体类型，并且所选择的声卡是具有高增益范围的类型，则显示第二GUI，提示用户连接与麦克风串联的信号强度衰减器，麦克风并且所述衰减器一起具有对应于动态麦克风的操作特性; （d）在所选择的麦克风是动态类型的情况下，省略步骤（c）; 和（e）测试连接的麦克风，而不考虑连接的麦克风是否是驻极体或动态类型。

9. 发明授权

US06674451B1 Preventing audio feedback 失效
标题翻译：防止音频反馈
公开(公告)号：US06674451B1
公开(公告)日：2004-01-06
申请号：US09257672
申请日：1999-02-25
申请人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald Van Buskirk , Harvey Ruback
发明人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald Van Buskirk , Harvey Ruback
IPC分类号： G09G500
CPC分类号： G06F3/16
摘要： A method for enabling a user to proactively reduce the likelihood of audio feedback in an application requiring audio input and output, comprising the steps of: generating a graphical user interface (GUI) display screen including a first area for displaying information about preventing audio feedback and a second area for user selections and controls; displaying a list of available audio outputs in the second area; prompting the user to select one of the audio outputs from the list; prompting the user to select one of a plurality of muting options for each selected one of the audio outputs; and, displaying in the GUI display screen an explanation for each one of the plurality of muting options, whereby muting selections for proactively reducing the likelihood of audio feedback can be made based on user experience and knowledge. Only one of the muting option explanations is displayed at a time, responsive to the user selection of one of the muting options.
摘要翻译：一种使用户能够主动降低在需要音频输入和输出的应用中的音频反馈的可能性的方法，包括以下步骤：产生图形用户界面（GUI）显示屏幕，其包括用于显示关于防止音频反馈的信息的第一区域，以及用户选择和控制的第二个区域; 在第二区域中显示可用音频输出的列表; 提示用户从列表中选择一个音频输出; 提示用户为每个音频输出中的每一个选择多个静音选项之一; 并且在GUI显示屏幕中显示对于多个静音选项中的每一个的说明，由此可以基于用户体验和知识来进行主动降低音频反馈的可能性的静音选择。响应于用户选择其中一个静音选项，一次只显示一个静音选项说明。

10. 发明授权

US06492999B1 Connecting and optimizing audio input devices 有权
标题翻译：连接和优化音频输入设备
公开(公告)号：US06492999B1
公开(公告)日：2002-12-10
申请号：US09257671
申请日：1999-02-25
申请人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald Van Buskirk , Harvey Ruback
发明人： Frank Fado , Peter Guasti , Amado Nassiff , Ronald Van Buskirk , Harvey Ruback
IPC分类号： G09G500
CPC分类号： G06F3/16 , H04R5/00
摘要： A method for connecting and optimizing audio input devices, comprises the steps of: determining an audio input type; generating a first GUI display screen for prompting and enabling user selection of an audio input device; generating a second GUI display screen for prompting and enabling user connection of the audio input device; testing the connected audio input device; configuring audio settings of the connected audio input device; and, storing for later retrieval an association of the connected audio input device and the configured audio settings. The audio settings are configured and the association is stored only if the testing step is successful. The second GUI display screen can include a device specific image and device specific instructions.
摘要翻译：一种用于连接和优化音频输入设备的方法，包括以下步骤：确定音频输入类型; 生成第一GUI显示屏幕，用于提示和启用用户对音频输入设备的选择; 生成第二GUI显示屏幕，用于提示和使得用户连接音频输入设备; 测试连接的音频输入设备; 配置连接的音频输入设备的音频设置; 并且存储用于稍后检索所连接的音频输入设备和配置的音频设置的关联。配置音频设置，只有测试步骤成功，才能存储关联。第二GUI显示屏幕可以包括设备特定图像和设备特定指令。

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