Patent ID: 7676291
Filing Date: 2010-03-09
Classification: G11B,H04R

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling dictation functions performed by a personal computer having a game port, the method comprising the steps of: providing a hand microphone assembly, operatively connected to said personal computer, said microphone assembly comprising a microphone and further comprising a first and a second switch each electrically connected to corresponding first and second resistor networks and at least one constant current source, said first switch, said first resistor netxxork, and said constant current source operatively configured to generate a first analog control signal level, said second switch, said second resistor network, and said constant current source operatively configured to generate a separate second analog control signal level; receiving inputs applied to said switches and, using the hand microphone in response, generating said first analog control signal level and said separate second analog control signal; applying said first analog control signal level as an X-axis input to said game port of said personal computer; and applying said second analog control signal level as a Y-axis input to said game port of the said personal computer.