Remote control system for use with domestic video appliance includes remote handset with microphone and speech recognition circuit

摘要

The remote control is able to decode speech signals for conversion into functional commands. The system comprises a remotely controlled appliance which may include an integral screen, or be adapted for operation with a screen. The remote control includes a microphone, and a speech recognition circuit which is intended to receive the spoken command from the operator and generate a signal giving a function command in response to a word or group of words. The display system may show a list of words or word groups which correspond to the functions available at a specific time within a window (31) on the screen, enabling the operator to select from available words in giving the required commands.