Patent ID: 6016136
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for configuring an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system, comprising the steps of:(a) digitally storing representations of pictures of a plurality of audio input and output devices compatible with said computer system, including: a headset with a microphone and an earpiece speaker; a microphone not forming part of a headset; at least one external speaker connected to said computer system; at least one internal speaker connected to said computer system; and, different combinations of said input and output audio devices;(b) displaying a sequence of graphical user interface (GUI) displays for:(1) selecting an audio input device and an audio output device;(2) connecting said selected audio output device;(3) testing said selected audio output device;(4) connecting a microphone;(5) testing said connected microphone; and,(6) testing said speech recognition application; and,(c) during each of said steps (b)(1) through (b)(6), including in said sequence of said GUI displays pictures of said selected input and output audio devices.