Patent ID: 8401860
Filing Date: 2013-03-19
Classification: A63H,G10L

Abstract:
1. A voice-activated command and control system for a line-of-sight remotely controlled model having trim control functions that are required for stable propulsion and control of the model; the model optionally having auxiliary control functions that are not required for stable propulsion and control of the module; the model having an on-board controller to (a) receive trim control function signals and, if applicable, auxiliary control function signals, by wireless transmission and (b) control the trim control functions and, if applicable, the auxiliary control functions on the model responsive to corresponding trim control function signals and auxiliary control function signals received; the voice-activated command and control system comprising: a) a portable microphone for receiving an audible command from an operator; and b) a portable voice-activated control module for transmitting a control function signal responsive to the audible command received by the microphone to the model by wireless transmission; c) wherein the portable microphone and portable voice-activated control module allow the operator, using his or her voice, to speak a word command into the portable microphone to voice activate and remotely control at least one of said control functions of the model; and d) a portable hand-held controller with manually operated trim-function controls corresponding to the trim control functions of the model, the portable hand-held controller transmitting said trim control function signals by wireless transmission to the model responsive to the operator's manual operation of said trim-function controls; whereby stable propulsion and control of the model can be achieved with the portable hand-held controller independently of the voice-activated control module.