JP2004509385A - An input device for voice recognition and intelligibility using key input data. - Google Patents

Abstract

An input device having an interface controller (12) for sending both key input (13) and audio data (14) to a computer is disclosed. Computers can separate the data to perform the segmented processing, including speech intelligibility processing for speech or language recognition. The input device can have a speech recognition keyboard, and the speech recognition process is located locally with the keyboard, which can remotely control the multimedia electronic device. Spoken commands to input devices can initiate Internet access. The present invention further provides a method for providing key and voice input (17) to a computer system through a single interface for speech or language recognition, a method for translating spoken language to text, and providing access to the Internet from an Internet-connected computer. Methods of providing or remotely controlling at least one electronic device by spoken commands are also contemplated.

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an input device for interfacing with an electronic device. The invention more particularly relates to computer keyboards, speech and language recognition systems, and control systems for electronic devices.
[0002]
[Prior art]
It is known from the prior art that the voice detection function is integrated into a keyboard. For example, Whelpley Jr. U.S. Pat. No. 5,569,665 (hereinafter Whelpley 665 patent) discloses the insertion of an external device into a data cable between a keyboard and a computer system. This external device converts audio signals into keystroke data sent to the computer's keyboard port, while allowing normal signals from the keyboard itself to pass through the external device to the computer as usual By doing so, a voice recognition function is added to the computer. The speech recognition system disclosed in the Whelpley 665 patent has speech input incorporated therein, and speech recognition hardware for processing the speech input signal is confined to an external device. The voice command is never sent to the computer except when it is equal to the keyboard data, and no computer processing time is consumed in performing the voice recognition function.
[0003]
Whelpley 665 patent also discloses an embodiment in which a voice recognition device is included within the keyboard housing. As in the external embodiment, the device serves to convert audio signals into key-in data and insert data into the data stream coming from the keyboard. The combination disclosed in the Whelpley 665 patent effectively disguises the speech recognition function as being transparent to the computer. Thus the audio signal is never transmitted by the keyboard cable.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Any prior art device that merely simulates keyboard operation, such as that disclosed in the Whelpley 665 patent, has a practical limit to the commands that can be executed with a combination of keyboard and key inputs. This is a major drawback because the computer cannot perform the operation of the audio signal itself without the extra microphone and speaker combination connected directly to the computer and independently of the speech recognition system.
[0005]
Speech recognition is also known to be an evolving technology.
Currently implemented are voice-dependent, designed to accurately recognize the voice of a particular user, and voice-independent, designed to function correctly for any voice. There is something. Advances in this area are reducing the inaccuracy of various pronunciations, speaking styles, and accent changes in converting language to keystroke. Any built-in means of speech recognition is becoming the limit of the hardware, and upgrading with technology is likely to be expensive.
[0006]
Further, functions such as basic text input are very complex due to the need to train current speech recognition systems to accurately identify a particular user's speech. US Pat. No. 5,874,939 to Galvin (Galvin 939 patent) discloses a speech recognition keyboard with a display to facilitate training. When the system converts spoken words to text, the user can check them accurately on the display, and this method can improve the accuracy of system overtime.
[0007]
Like the Whelpley 665 patent, the speech recognition system disclosed in the Galvin 939 patent is built-in and does not transfer speech data to a computer. As a result, the training procedure inevitably requires local restrictions on interfacing with the keyboard, making it poor or expensive as disclosed, and arranging the keyboard display as if it were a computer connected display Related to the problem you want.
[0008]
Built-in approaches, such as those disclosed in the Whelpley 665 and Galvin 939 patents, improve system efficiency by limiting language processing to external processors separate from the computer system, and to older computer systems. Although suitable, it is not flexible enough for practical use with current computer systems and available high bit rate interfaces, and is not suitable for use with other audio-related technologies.
[0009]
There is a need for a low cost device that can simultaneously transfer voice and keyboard signals to a computer over the same interface. There is also a need for a speech intelligibility recognition system that can simulate keyboard signals as well as supporting other speech processing functions such as digital technology, and a need for remote device control. There is a need for these features in environments that are not close to a keyboard. There is also a need for a speech intelligibility recognition system that can function within a keyboard or with an application-dependent computer system.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention integrates key input data as text input into a speech intelligibility recognition system from a computer keyboard or other peripheral interface such as a microphone with voice data or a telephone handset, controls electronic devices, and accesses the Internet. It is aimed at doing.
[0011]
One embodiment of the present invention is to provide an input device, such as a conventional computer keyboard, which shares the same controller as the audio signal input and interface controller, and which carries the key input data. Adapted to allow signals to be sent to the computer system.
[0012]
Transmitting both keyboard and audio signals over a single cable to a computer is accomplished by using a keyboard interface controller with a sufficiently high bit rate, such as a universal serial bus (USB) controller, and digitally converting analog audio signals from a microphone, for example. This is achieved by using an audio processor connected to the controller to convert to. In this way, the USB keyboard is a conduit for audio signals to and from the computer. The addition or replacement of existing peripheral devices, such as voice and sound cards currently used in computer systems to perform voice processing, is itself possible.
[0013]
The connection of an audio output, such as a loudspeaker, to an audio processor allows for multiple audio transfers compatible with the telecommunications field. By adding memory to the voice processor, the functions of voice messaging, voice print recognition, and voice recognition can be extended to input devices.
[0014]
An object of the present invention is to provide a computer system including an interface controller that supplies a communication signal for use in a computer system, key input means connected to the interface controller, and audio input means connected to the interface controller. This is achieved by providing an input device, wherein the key input means and the voice input means share an interface controller for sending keyboard data and voice data to the computer.
[0015]
A further embodiment of the present invention is a computer using a single input device to receive voice and keyboard information, using voice recognition technology for output as text, or executing corresponding operating instructions. Thus, a speech recognition system that processes speech input. As mentioned above, the input device is like a USB keyboard, with an audio processor interposed to accommodate analog audio input. Memory can be added to an input device or computer to facilitate voice print recognition. The encoding of the signal between the input device and the computer can be used to prevent snooping on the interface. In speech recognition, an input device in parallel with a computer can achieve a distribution of the computational load of the system or an improvement in the accuracy of the speech recognition function.
[0016]
Further, here, a computer system having voice recognition means connected to input processing means and output means, and key input means and voice input means coupled to and shared by at least one interface controller connected to input processing means of the computer. There is provided a voice recognition system including a voice signal having the voice signal and an input device for transferring a key input signal. The voice recognition means processes the voice signal and generates an output to an output means.
[0017]
In a further embodiment, speech recognition is incorporated into a keyboard with signaling means that can transfer data to a computer, as well as input to one or more external devices. Typical processing in accordance with this embodiment is using USB technology to interface with a computer, infrared (IR) as used to control a television, or an application such as a cordless phone. Radio frequency (RF) transfer. The components required to perform language recognition are within the keyboard, in order to convert the language to text transfer to the computer via a keyboard interface, and also to provide remotely controlled speech to compatible electronic devices. Included in
[0018]
In addition, there is provided a voice recognition keyboard for a computer system for generating an operation command for controlling a key input and at least one electronic device, and a first type suitable for transfer to the computer system. A signaling means capable of two types of signal transfer of a second type suitable for transfer to at least one electronic device, and connected to the signaling means for providing a key input to the signaling means for transfer A plurality of keys, voice input means, and voice recognition means connected to the voice input means for converting spoken language into operation commands for transfer by signal means.
[0019]
Like a voice processing circuit that handles signal processing and voice recognition, at least one voice input device is required to provide voice input to a keyboard. As in the previous embodiment, the addition of a memory, an encoding circuit, and a means for voice output to the keyboard can be used to compare voice prints, or to provide a two-way voice transmission suitable for securing digital telephony and voice data entry. Is possible.
[0020]
In the next embodiment, the input device will start accessing the Internet upon receiving certain spoken commands, such that a keyboard is provided when connected to a computer configured for Internet access.
[0021]
A speech recognition input device is provided for providing voice access to the Internet from a computer configured to be connected to the Internet, comprising a voice input means and at least one colloquial defined to initiate access to the Internet. The apparatus includes voice recognition means for recognizing a command and signal means for triggering execution of the command.
[0022]
The invention further provides a method for providing key and voice input to a computer system through a single interface, a method for translating spoken language to text, a method for providing access to the Internet from a computer connected to the Internet, and at least one electronic device. He also considers how to remotely control devices with spoken commands.
[0023]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The foregoing and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Reference numbers in the figures indicate the same elements.
[0024]
Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown an electrical block diagram of a preferred embodiment of a language input device, generally designated by the numeral 10, according to the present invention. A case 11 is shown in the figure for the language input device 10. The computer system is generally designated by the numeral 20. The computer 20 has an input processor 21 and is connected to the interface controller 12 of the language input device 10 by two-way communication. Interface controller 12 is connected to receive signals from key input 13 and audio input 17.
[0025]
The audio processor 14 is connected between the audio input 17 and the interface controller 12. There is a bidirectional connection between the audio processor 14 and the interface controller 12. The interface controller 12 and the audio processor 14 can be combined in a single chip. Functionally equivalent. The audio output 18 and the memory 16 are connected to the audio processor 14. Although audio input 17 and audio output 18 are shown in case 11 of FIG. 1, it can be understood that they can be outside the case without affecting the function or spirit of the present invention.
[0026]
In operation, signals received from audio input 17 are digitized by audio processor 14 and audio data is sent to interface controller 12. The interface controller 12 combines the key input data received from the key input 13 with the voice data and transfers them to the input processor 21 in the computer system 20 as one data signal. In modern USB-related devices, keyboard data and voice data need not be simultaneous because the keyboard and microphone use two different USB endpoints as a composite USB device. The audio data may be simultaneous or non-simultaneous. If the data is simultaneous, it will be given priority over all other data types on the USB bus. Audio data and the like are also non-simultaneous and emulate other USB devices. Regardless of which interface method is used, the voice data and / or key input data are sent simultaneously and / or one at a time. Voice data and key input data are transferred to the computer system over a single cable.
[0027]
Similarly, signals containing audio data received at interface controller 12 from computer 20 are sent to an audio processor for conversion to analog signals suitable for audio output 18. In the simplest case, the audio processor functions as an A / D converter for inputting audio data and as a D / A converter for outputting audio data.
[0028]
The signal received from the speech input 17 can be used for any type of speech intelligibility recognition, such as language recognition, which converts human language to text, or speech recognition, which converts human language to commands or performs confirmation. Is also processed.
[0029]
Memory 16 contains voice print samples or voice recognition data, allowing voice processor 14 to perform voice print comparisons of voice signals coming from voice input 17 and thus perform voice recognition functions. .
[0030]
FIG. 2 shows an electrical block diagram of the present invention, similarly to FIG. 1, in which the language input device 10 is based on a USB keyboard. The standard components of a USB keyboard are arranged in a typical manner, with a key input 13 and an LED signal 15 connected and included in an interface controller 12 with a USB output 19.
[0031]
There are various classes of USB devices. The USB keyboard itself becomes a class of HID (Human Interface Device). Other classes include classes for audio devices, communication devices, display devices, and mass storage devices. The audio device class is defined as a device descriptor for a USB microphone. Using USB audio device class descriptors is the standard way to support USB microphones and requires a full speed 12 Mbit / s USB interface chip that supports batch transfer. Such chips are more expensive than slower chips, but guarantee compatibility with a wider range of USB system drivers for microphones. However, the present invention contemplates simultaneous and non-simultaneous data transfer, and any interface can replace these USB device classes without changing its basic functionality.
[0032]
The present invention adds to a USB keyboard an audio processor 14 connected to an interface controller 12, each of which has a microphone and an audio input 17 and an audio output 18 represented as speakers. Audio input 17 may be an on-board microphone (ie, integrated into a keyboard) or a microphone that plugs into a jack connector. The memory 16 is connected to the audio processor 14.
[0033]
The operation of the language input device 10 is equivalent to that described with reference to FIG. 1. The data received from the key input 13 and the voice data received from the voice input 17 are combined by the interface controller 12 and digitized by the voice processor 14. The digital signal enters interface controller 12 and acts as a USB processor to packetize the signal. The final signal is transferred over USB cable 19 as audio packets according to standard USB technology compatible with any computer system with a similar USB interface. One of the formats that can be packetized is a 16-bit 8Khz PCM USB microphone audio data format. However, there are many other possible audio formats. The audio signal coming through the USB cable 19 is sent by the interface controller 12 to the audio processor 14 for output through the audio output 18 according to a certain route. The audio processor 14 and the interface processor 12 can be combined into a single chip with no functional impact. The LED 15 is generally used as a display light of a keyboard like a Num Lock or a Caps Lock, but can be used similarly to display functions of other situations of the voice input device 10.
[0034]
In this configuration, the audio input device 10 functions exactly as a standard USB keyboard and also functions as a two-way conduit for audio signals without adding an additional interface to a USB compliant computer. Further, audio input 17 and audio output 18 are coupled to a receiver unit used as a telephone handset. Adding memory 16 to audio processor 14 allows the system to check the identity of the user by comparing the incoming signal with the signal stored in memory 16 or to provide audio to a particular authorized user. It is possible to restrict access to the input device 10. This configuration also allows the speech processor 14 to add any speech intelligibility recognition functionality while retaining the simplicity of a single input device.
[0035]
Referring now to FIG. 3, a preferred embodiment of a speech intelligibility recognition system using the input device 10 is shown in a block diagram, wherein the computer system 20 is connected to a speech subsystem means 22 to which an output means 23 is connected. Input processor 21. The input device 10 has basically the same basic components as in FIG. 1, and serves to provide key input and voice data to the computer system 20 by a single interface to the input processor 21 as well. The audio data is separated by input processor 21 for transfer to audio subsystem means 22. According to this embodiment, the audio subsystem means comprises the native processing means of a computer system executing software in the form of a set of instructions, or comprises special hardware or a combination of both.
[0036]
The output means 23 directly converts the spoken language into text to be displayed on a monitor and directly provides the output of the voice subsystem means 22, or more indirectly, such as a voice dictation to a word processor, and outputs the data to a printer. Or you can. As in the previous embodiment, the interface controller 12 in the input device 10 is adapted to generate signals according to USB technology. Similarly, audio processor 14 is coupled between audio input 17 and interface controller 12 to provide analog to digital conversion. In the case where the audio processor 14 converts a digital audio signal received from the interface controller 12 into an analog signal suitable for output to a speaker, an audio output 18 is provided.
[0037]
As in the previous embodiment, the function of the audio processor 14 does not need to limit the signal mode conversion. The addition of the memory 16 allows the input device 10 to process speech such as speech print comparisons and language recognition locally. Voice print comparison can be used to compare incoming voice signals with voice prints stored in memory 16. Local speech intelligibility recognition by speech processor 14 can be used with speech subsystem 22, in which case input device 10 functions as a co-processor of computer system 20.
[0038]
The user interface displayed on the output means 23 can be Windows-based and can be moved by pulling down a menu in which voice commands are displayed. Therefore, the user does not need to memorize commands recognized by the system. This method can make the speech intelligibility recognition system more user friendly. Of course, any display interface can be used, and the interface can be customized to perform special functions without changing the functionality of the present invention.
[0039]
FIG. 4 shows a modified embodiment of the speech intelligibility recognition system of FIG. 3, wherein an input device 10 having the illustrated case 11 is adapted to receive key input data from a key input 13 and from the speech processor. Has an interface controller 12 connected to transmit and receive voice input. Interface controller 12 packetizes the digital audio signal for transmission to computer system 20 by cable. Audio input 17 and audio output 18 each transmit and receive analog audio data from audio processor 14 that passes through interface controller 12 over the same cable as computer system 20. As in the previous embodiment, the memory 16 is used by the voice processor 14 to store data for voice print comparison and voice recognition.
[0040]
In this embodiment, a signal encoding means 19 is added to the input device 10 for encoding / decoding data transferred between the input device 10 and the computer system 20. Similarly, encoding means 25 has been added in computer system 20 for similar reasons. The encoding means 19 and 25 can be of any known type of soft-controlled encoding circuit or processor. The encoding means 19 can be integrated in the interface controller 12 so that both packetization and encoding of data can be carried out using the interface controller 12.
[0041]
Within the computer system 20, the input processor receives voice data and key input data from the input device 10 and passes voice signals to voice recognition means 22. The memory 24 is shown connected to the audio subsystem means 22, thereby serving as a storage circuit. The output means 23 is a display means of the computer system 20 used to display the output of the audio subsystem means 22. In this embodiment, I / O controller 26 is shown as a gateway interface between computer system 20 and a data source external to computer system 20, such as an Internet connection, telephone service, and peripherals.
[0042]
In this configuration, audio input 17 and audio output 18 can be coupled into a receiver unit to use an online telephone system. In this connection, voice (VOIP) by the Internet provider is obtained. Further, the functions of the I / O controller 26 can be achieved by using an interface card such as a local area network (LAN) card.
[0043]
In this embodiment, the speech intelligibility recognition system functions to provide a stable means for voice and key input communication from the input device 10 to the computer system 20. Any attempt to snoop on the interface between the interface controller 12 and the input processor 21 follows the operation of the encoding means 19,25.
[0044]
Referring now to FIG. 5, a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention where the input device is a speech recognition keyboard 10 is shown. Such a voice recognition keyboard 10 is schematically shown as 11 and has an interface controller 12 for receiving key input 13 and data from a voice processor 14 therein. Audio processor 14 receives audio signals from audio input 17 and is in communication with memory 16.
[0045]
Speech processor 14 receives the incoming language as a speech signal from speech input 17 and translates the spoken language into commands suitable for transfer to computer system 20 or electronic device 30 through interface controller 12. Interface controller 12 combines key inputs 13 and data from audio processor 14 and selectively transfers them to computer system 20 or electronic device 30.
[0046]
According to this embodiment, the voice recognition keyboard 10 can be used as a normal keyboard and has a USB-like interface for providing key input to the computer system 20. However, furthermore, the input from the key input can be control data and can also be directed to an electronic device such as a DVD or CD player, a stereo, a VCR, a set box or a television, the radio frequency ( An interface controller 12 equipped with an interface, such as an RF or infrared (IR) or USB cable, is compatible with the device 30 to be controlled.
[0047]
Further, spoken commands received through the voice input 17 are processed to be equivalent to those key inputs, and sent to the interface controller 12. The interface controller processes the input relayed from the audio processor 14 as if it were data from the key input 13 and via a computer interface such as a USB interface, RF or IR link, and any other To the computer system 20 or the electronic device 30 through the appropriate interface. Thus, spoken commands can remotely control any type of multimedia electronic device such as a DVD or CD player, stereo, VCR, set box or television.
[0048]
The set of available keyboard commands and inputs is a subset of all available voice commands and inputs. Keyboards always have a predefined number of constrained keys and key combinations, but voice commands and inputs have no physical limitations. Voice commands can be thousands while keyboard input is typically limited by hundreds of codes.
[0049]
A key feature of the present invention is where voice packets are transmitted over a USB cable, as opposed to converting voice commands to keyboard codes and then sending the keyboard codes over the cable. Voice command sets are not limited to keyboard codes, which were previously restricted to keyboard codes. The number of voice commands supported is only limited by the number of system memory and pre-recorded commands. Since the number of pre-recorded voice commands can be updated by downloading a new code via the Internet, the number of voice commands can be increased without limit. A separate set of voice commands can be automatically downloaded when a user accesses website voice commands supported by a particular website.
[0050]
FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the present invention shown for providing voice access to the Internet. In this embodiment, the input device 10 has an interface controller 12 connected to an audio processor 14 to which a memory 16 and an audio input 17 are connected, and is shown in a case 11. In this embodiment, spoken commands are converted to corresponding data by the speech processor 14 and sent to the computer system 20 via the interface. The computer system 20 is configured to connect to the Internet. Thus, Internet access can be activated by voice. The input device 10 is a keyboard with voice activation of Internet access to replace or increase new keys on the keyboard. This embodiment allows voice commands to be converted into commands recognized by computer system 20 for use in navigating the Internet. With this embodiment of the invention, the computers of the world wide network are accessible.
[0051]
The present invention further contemplates using a single interface for voice and key input data. The computer separates the combined signal into a digital audio signal component and a key input signal component for separate processing. A voice print comparison is made. The invention also includes a method for activating Internet access by a voice command. Such voice commands can be input to a keyboard. Methods are also contemplated for remotely controlling an electronic device from a keyboard using spoken commands.
[0052]
Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention are contemplated. The drawings and descriptions of the preferred embodiments are provided as examples, rather than limiting the scope of the invention, and all similar variations and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention are intended to be covered.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an input device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an embodiment in which a language input device according to the present invention is integrated in a USB keyboard.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an input device according to the present invention connected to a computer system having voice recognition means.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an input device according to the present invention connected to a computer system further connected to an external service.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention in which the integrated input device is a voice recognition keyboard having a remote control function.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention connected to a computer with access to the Internet.

Claims (40)

An interface controller for providing communication signals used in the computer system;
Key input means connected to the interface controller;
Voice input means connected to the interface controller;
An input device for a computer system, wherein the key input means and the voice input means share an interface controller for sending keyboard data and voice data to a computer. The input device according to claim 1, further comprising an audio output unit connected to the interface controller and sharing the controller with an audio input unit and a keyboard. The input device of claim 1, wherein the interface controller provides signals for use in the computer system according to USB technology. The input device according to claim 1, further comprising an audio processor disposed between the audio input means and the interface controller, for digitizing an analog input from the audio input to the interface controller. 5. The input device of claim 4, wherein the speech processor further converts spoken language into key input data. The input device according to claim 5, further comprising a memory means connected to the audio processor. 7. The input device according to claim 6, wherein said memory means includes a voice print of at least one specific user for comparison with voice data from said voice input means. 3. The input device according to claim 2, wherein said input means and output means are combined in a single receiver unit suitable for telephony use. A computer system having speech intelligibility recognition means coupled to the input processing means and the output means;
A voice input device coupled to at least one interface controller connected to input processing means of the computer and having a key input means and a voice input means, and an input device for transferring a key input signal; A speech intelligibility recognition system, wherein the recognition means processes the speech signal and generates an output to the output means. The speech intelligibility recognition system according to claim 9, wherein the interface controller and the input processing unit communicate using a signal generated according to USB technology. The speech intelligibility recognition system of claim 10, further comprising a speech processor interposed between said speech input means and said interface controller for digitizing an analog signal from said speech input means to said interface controller. . The speech intelligibility recognition system of claim 11, further comprising memory means coupled to the speech processor, wherein the memory means includes a voice print of at least one particular user for comparison with voice data from the input means. . The speech intelligibility of claim 9, further comprising memory means coupled to said speech intelligibility recognition means, said memory means including at least one specific user's speech print for comparison with speech data from said input means. Degree recognition system. Further comprising first encoding means coupled to said interface controller and second encoding means coupled to said input processor to provide an encoded transfer of said audio signal and key input signal. Item 10. A speech intelligibility recognition system according to item 9. The speech intelligibility recognition system according to claim 9, further comprising a speech processor for performing speech recognition. Signaling means capable of two types of signal transfer, a first type suitable for transfer to the computer system and a second type suitable for transfer to at least one electronic device;
A plurality of keys connected to the signaling means to provide a key input to the signaling means for transfer therethrough;
Voice input means;
A computer configured to generate a key input or an operation command for controlling at least one electronic device, comprising: a speech recognition unit connected to the voice input unit for converting a spoken language into an operation command for transfer by a signal unit. Voice recognition keyboard for the system. 17. The voice recognition keyboard according to claim 16, wherein said signals of said type suitable for transfer to at least one electronic device are transferred using infrared signals. 17. The voice recognition keyboard of claim 16, wherein the signal of the type suitable for transfer to at least one electronic device is transferred using a radio frequency (RF) signal. 17. The speech recognition keyboard according to claim 16, wherein said signal of said type suitable for transfer to said computer is in accordance with USB technology. 17. The voice recognition keyboard according to claim 16, further comprising a memory means connected to said voice recognition means. 21. The voice recognition keyboard of claim 20, wherein said memory means includes a voice print of at least one specific user for comparison with voice data from said voice input means. 17. The voice recognition keyboard according to claim 16, further comprising voice output means connected to said signal means for receiving voice signals transferred from said computer system or at least one electronic device to said signal means. 23. A speech recognition keyboard according to claim 22, wherein said speech input and output means are combined in a single unit suitable for use as a receiver for telephony. 23. The voice recognition keyboard according to claim 22, wherein the at least one operation command is applied to transmit voice by an IP telephone system. 17. The speech recognition keyboard according to claim 16, wherein said speech recognition means converts spoken words into corresponding key inputs for transmission by signal means. Voice input means;
Voice recognition means for recognizing spoken commands as at least one command defined to initiate internet access;
And a signal means for triggering the execution of the command, and a voice recognition input device for providing voice access to the Internet from a computer connected to the Internet. The voice recognition input device according to claim 26, wherein the input device is a keyboard. 27. The voice recognition input device according to claim 26, wherein the at least one command is defined to convey voice by IP telephony. Voice input means;
Voice recognition means for recognizing spoken commands as at least one of the commands defined to convey Internet access;
And a signal means for executing the command, wherein the voice recognition input device provides voice access to the Internet from a computer connected to a computer on a world wide network. 30. The voice recognition input device of claim 29, wherein at least one of the commands is defined to allow Internet navigation. 30. The speech recognition keyboard of claim 29, wherein at least one of the commands is defined to convey speech by IP telephony. The voice recognition input device according to claim 29, wherein the input device is a keyboard. Inputting an audio signal;
Converting the audio signal into a digital audio signal;
Inputting a key input signal;
Simultaneously processing the digital audio signal and the key input signal by a single interface controller to generate a combined signal;
Transferring the combined signal to the computer system to provide key and voice input to the computer system through a single interface. 34. The method of claim 33, further comprising the computer dividing the combined signal into a separate digital audio signal component and a separate key-in signal component for separate processing by the computer system. Storing a sample voice print;
Inputting an audio signal;
Inputting a key input signal;
Converting the audio signal into a digital audio signal;
Comparing the digital audio signal with the sample audio print;
Simultaneously processing the digital voice signal and the key input signal into a signal combined by a single interface controller if the digital voice signal and the sample voice print match;
Transferring the combined signal to the computer system. Providing a key and voice input to the computer system through a single interface. Inputting an audio signal including a spoken language;
Converting the audio signal into a digital audio signal;
Inputting a key input signal;
Simultaneously processing the digital voice signal and the keyboard signal into signals combined by a single interface controller;
Transferring the combined signal to a computer system over a single interface;
Splitting the combined signal into a digital audio signal component and a key input signal component at the computer;
Processing the digital audio signal component to convert the spoken language to the corresponding text. The method of claim 36, further comprising converting the text to a second keystroke signal. Inputting a speech signal including a spoken language;
Converting the audio signal to a digital audio signal;
Confirming the spoken language in the digital audio signal;
Translating the spoken language into a command, at least one of the commands defined to initiate Internet access;
Transferring the command to the computer, the method comprising providing access to the Internet from a computer connected to the Internet. 39. The method of claim 38, wherein Internet access connects the computer to a computer on a world wide network. Inputting spoken commands as voice signals to the keyboard;
Inputting key input data using the keyboard;
Converting the voice signal into an operation command;
Transferring the operation command to at least one of the electronic devices;
Transferring said key-in data to a computer system, wherein the exact order of steps is not important, wherein the at least one electronic device is remotely controlled by spoken commands.

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