Virtual speech interface system and method of using same

摘要

A virtual speech interface system and method (100) for controlling a client device (103) using speech commands for electronic devices that do not include integrated speech control capability includes a virtual speech interface client program (113) installed within the client device for controlling a client device application (104). A virtual speech interface server device (101) that is separate from the client device (103 is then used to interface with the client program (113). The virtual speech interface server device (101 includes at least one server (111) for sending and/or receiving command information to the virtual speech interface client program (113) for controlling the client device (103) using speech commands.