Abstract: A system and method which implement automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS) programs to permit pilots, co-pilots, and other persons to more quickly and easily perform control and monitoring tasks on aircraft. The system may be used to automatically change the frequency of an aircraft radio when a pilot or co-pilot is instructed to do so by ATC.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 13, 2006
Date of Patent:
February 1, 2011
Assignee:
Garmin International, Inc.
Inventors:
Joseph L. Komer, Joseph E. Gepner, Charles Gregory Sherwood