Enabling voice control of voice-controlled apparatus

摘要

Voice-controlled apparatus is provided which minimises the risk of activating more than one such apparatus at a time where multiple voice-controlled apparatus exist in close proximity. To start voice control of the apparatus, a user needs to be touching the apparatus when speaking. Preferably, after the user stops touching the apparatus, continuing voice control can only be effected whilst the user continues speaking without breaks longer than a predetermined duration. The touch sensitive area of the apparatus is made of substantial size in the top front part of the apparatus.