Data processing: speech signal processing – linguistics – language – Speech signal processing – Application
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-10
2008-08-19
Abebe, Daniel D (Department: 2626)
Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language
Speech signal processing
Application
C704S270000, C704S233000, C704S214000, C704S217000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07415416
ABSTRACT:
A voice activated camera is described which allows users to take remote photographs by speaking one or more keywords. In a preferred embodiment, a speech processing unit is provided which is arranged to detect extended periodic signals from a microphone of the camera. A control unit is also provided to control the taking of a photograph when such an extended periodic component is detected by the speech processing unit.
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Abebe Daniel D
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Fitzpatrick ,Cella, Harper & Scinto
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