Abstract: A method and a module for improving personal speech recognition capability for use in a portable electronic device are provided. The portable electronic device has a predetermined recognition model constructed of a phoneme model for recognizing at least a command speech from a user. The method comprises the steps of: establishing a database having specific characters which are related to the command speech; construing an adaptation parameter by retrieving a plurality of speech datum spoken by the user according to the database; and modulating the recognition model by integrating the phoneme model and the adaptation parameter. The user can effectively adapt the recognition model to improve the recognition capability according to the above steps.

Abstract: A method for verifying the accuracy of speech is provided. The speech is pre-loaded into a dialog system. A medium is provided to verify the accuracy of the pre-loaded speech in the dialog system by comparing the test content with a predetermined speech script.

Abstract: A syringe gauging, loading and injection apparatus to enable a person with loss of vision and/or loss of fine motor control to fill a conventional barrel and plunger type syringe with a pre-determined dosage and to thereafter self-inject the dosage from the syringe. The apparatus may be adjusted to the desired dosage and verification of the dosage is accomplished through tactile stimulus and/or audible sound. The apparatus, which releasably supports a syringe, includes a stop member which is positioned by rotation of a wheel to allow the syringe to be filled to the desired dosage. Each complete rotation of the wheel results in a signal to the sense of touch and to the sense of hearing. The stop member may be releasably retained in an operative position, i.e., in engagement with the syringe plunger, to prevent inadvertent emptying of the syringe. The stop member may be releasably retained in an inoperative position, i.e.