Claims
- 1. A remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter for selectively controlling operation of at least one device comprising:
a portable fob housing; a microphone mounted to the fob housing for receiving a voice command; a processor connected to the microphone and arranged to detect and recognize the received voice command, wherein the processor is arranged to generate a control signal associated with the recognized voice command; and a transmitter responsive to the processor for transmitting the control signal to a receiver unit to control operation of the at least one device.
- 2. The transmitter of claim 1 wherein the processor comprises a microprocessor programmed to recognize a received voice command and generate an associated control signal.
- 3. The transmitter of claim 1 further comprising a memory connected to the processor for storing a table of key words, each of which is associated with a selected one of a plurality of control signals.
- 4. The transmitter of claim 3 wherein the processor is arranged to learn a new key word, and store the learned key word in the table in place of a key word already stored in the table.
- 5. The transmitter of claim 3 wherein the processor is arranged to learn a new key word, and store the learned key word in the table in association with a selected control signal.
- 6. The transmitter of claim 1 wherein the processor is arranged to learn a key word, and store the learned key word in a memory in association with a selected control signal.
- 7. The transmitter of claim 6 further comprising a programming switch located on the housing for initiating a learning mode for the processor.
- 8. The transmitter of claim 1 wherein the processor is arranged to learn different authorized voice signatures.
- 9. The transmitter of claim 1 wherein the processor is arranged to generate control signals for controlling operation of a plurality of devices, wherein a key word voice command is associated with each control signal.
- 10. The transmitter of claim 9 wherein the processor is arranged to generate control signals to control operation of a vehicle door lock and a garage door opener.
- 11. The transmitter of claim 9 wherein the processor is arranged to generate control signals to control operation of a vehicle door lock and a home lighting system.
- 12. The transmitter of claim 9 wherein the processor is arranged to generate control signals to control operation of a vehicle door lock and a home security system.
- 13. A method for selectively controlling operation of a lock on a vehicle comprising:
receiving a voice command from a microphone mounted to a portable fob housing; detecting and recognizing the received voice command; generating a control signal associated with a recognized voice command; and transmitting the control signal to a receiver unit located on the vehicle to control operation of the lock.
- 14. The method of claim 13 further comprising:
receiving a keyword voice command associated with controlling operation of at least one device in addition to the vehicle lock; generating a control signal associated with the received keyword; and transmitting the control signal to control operation of the associated device.
- 15. The method of claim 14 wherein the additional device comprises a garage door opener.
- 16. The method of claim 14 wherein one of the plurality of additional devices comprises a home lighting system.
- 17. The method of claim 14 wherein the additional device comprises a home security system.
- 18. A remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter for selectively controlling operation of a lock on a vehicle, the RKE transmitter comprising:
a portable fob housing; and a transmitter arranged to transmit a control signal to a receiver unit located on the vehicle to control operation of the lock, wherein the improvement comprises: a microphone mounted to the fob housing for receiving a voice command; a processor connected to the microphone and arranged to detect and recognize the received voice command, wherein the processor is arranged to provide to the transmitter a control signal associated with the recognized voice command.
- 19. The transmitter of claim 18 wherein the improvement further comprises a memory connected to the processor for storing a table of key words, each of which is associated with a selected one of a plurality of control signals.
- 20. The transmitter of claim 19 wherein the processor is arranged to learn a new key word, and store the learned key word in the table in association with a selected control signal.
Parent Case Info
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/212,916 filed Jun. 20, 2000.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60212916 |
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