US3586261A
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Voice operated controller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-27
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-02-27
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure describes a voice operated controller for controlling the reaction jets of a space vehicle. A voice recognition apparatus is connected to a control. The control is connected to, and controls, the reaction jets. The voice recognition apparatus generates pulses in accordance with received voice commands. These pulses are applied to the control which interprets them. The control then applies suitable control signals to the reaction jets so that the desired command is carried out.
Inventors
- 👤 T O Paine
- 👤 David N Lovinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:53
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/26; B64G1/244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A voice operated controller comprising: a voice recognizer for recognizing axis, translation and directional voice commands and for generating signals in accordance with those commands; a control connected to said voice recognizer for receiving the signals generated by said voice recognizer, for interpreting these signals, and for generating control signals suitable for controlling reaction jets; said control includes an axis movement control connected to said voice recognizer to receive the signals generated by said voice recognizer when axis voice commands are recognized by said voice recognizer; a translation movement control connected to said voice recognizer to receive the signals generated by said voice recognizer when translation voice commands are recognized by said voice recognizer; and a plus/minus control connected to said voice recognizer to receive the signals generated by said voice recognized when directional voice commands are recognized by said voice recognizer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A voice operated controller comprising: a voice recognizer for recognizing axis, translation and directional voice commands and for generating signals in accordance with those commands; a control connected to said voice recognizer for receiving the signals generated by said voice recognizer, for interpreting these signals, and for generating control signals suitable for controlling reaction jets; said control includes an axis movement control connected to said voice recognizer to receive the signals generated by said voice recognizer when axis voice commands are recognized by said voice recognizer; a translation movement control connected to said voice recognizer to receive the signals generated by said voice recognizer when translation voice commands are recognized by said voice recognizer; and a plus/minus control connected to said voice recognizer to receive the signals generated by said voice recognized when directional voice commands are recognized by said voice recognizer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A voice operated controller as claimed in claim 1, wherein said controls include: axis controls connected to said axis movement control and to said plus/minus control to interpret the output signals from the axis movement control and the plus/minus control; and, translation controls connected to said translation movement control and to said plus/minus control to interpret the output signals from the translation movement control and the plus/minus control.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
A voice operated controller as claimed in claim 2, wherein said axis controls include: a yaw control connected to said axis movement control and to said plus/minus control; a pitch control connected to said axis movement control and to said plus/minus control; and, a roll control, connected to said axis movement control and to said plus/minus control; and wherein said translation control includes: an X control connected to said translation movement control and to said plus/minus control; a Y control connected to said translation movement control and to said plus/minus control; and a Z control connected to said translation movement control and to said plus/minus control.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
A voice operated controller as claimed in claim 3, wherein said control also includes: a stop control connected to said voice recognizer to receive the signals generated by said voice recognizer when stop voice commands are recognized by said voice recognizer; and a gate connected to said stop control and to said plus/minus control for generating a stop signal upon the receipt of suitable input signals, the output of said gate being connected to said axis movement control, said plus/minus control, and said translatIon movement control so as to stop the operation of these controls upon the occurrence of a stop signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
A voice operated controller as claimed in claim 4, wherein said control also includes: a cage control connected to said voice recognizer to receive the signals generated by said voice recognizer when cage voice commands are recognized by said voice recognizer; and, a deadband control connected to said cage control and to said stop control to provide an appropriate deadband after a cage command is recognized.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A voice operated controller As claimed in claim 4, wherein said voice recognizer generated pulse signals and wherein said axis movement control and said translation movement control all comprise a plurality of flip-flops connected so as to count the pulses generated by said voice recognizer when said voice recognizer receives yaw, pitch, roll, X, Y, and Z commands.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A voice operated controller as claimed in claim 6, wherein said plus/minus control includes first and second flip-flops connected so as to receive the pulses resulting from plus and minus voice commands being recognized by said voice recognizer and to apply appropriate directional pulses to the yaw, pitch, roll, X, Y, and Z controls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
A voice operated controller as claimed in claim 7, wherein said yaw, pitch and roll controls each comprise a plurality of AND gates connected to the outputs of the flip-flops of said axis movement control and to said first and second flip-flops of said plus/minus control in a predetermined manner so as to generate outputs on separate lines when a predetermined set of output pulses are generated by said flip-flops.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
70 words
A voice operated controller as claimed in claim 8, wherein said X, Y, and Z controls each comprise a plurality of AND gates and OR gates connected to said flip-flops of said translation movement control and said first and second flip-flops of said plus/minus control in a predetermined manner so as to generate output signals on separate lines when a predetermined set of output pulses are generated by said flip-flops.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |