Patents Assigned to VOS Systems, Inc.
  • Voice activated switch with user prompt
    Patent number: 6324514
    Abstract: A voice activated device for producing control signals in response to speech is self-contained and requires no additional software or hardware. The device may be incorporated into a housing that replaces a wall switch that is connected to an AC circuit. An alternate housing is portable and includes a jack that plugs into and lies flush against a standard AC utility outlet, and at least one plug for accepting an AC jack of any electronic product or appliance. The device acts as a control interface between utility power and connected electrical devices by connecting or disconnecting power to the electrical devices based on speech commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: VOS Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Matulich, Allan Ligi
  • Voice activated switch method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6188986
    Abstract: A voice activated device for producing control signals in response to speech is self-contained and requires no additional software or hardware. The device may be incorporated into a housing that replaces a wall switch that is connected to an AC circuit. An alternate housing is portable and includes a jack that plugs into and lies flush against a standard AC utility outlet, and at least one plug for accepting an AC jack of any electronic product or appliance. The device acts as a control interface between utility power and connected electrical devices by connecting or disconnecting power to the electrical devices based on speech commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: VOS Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Matulich, Allan Ligi