Patent ID: 6266571
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for configuring an audio interface for a speech recognition application in a computer system, comprising the steps of:(a) displaying a first graphical user interface prompting a user selection of an output audio device between: a headset having at least one earphone speaker and a microphone; external speakers connected to said computer system; and, internal speakers connected to said computer system;(b) in the event of the user selecting said headset:(1) displaying a second graphical user interface for prompting a user to connect said headset;(2) displaying a third graphical user interface illustrating proper placement of said headset and said microphone; and,(3) displaying a fourth graphical user interface for adjusting audio playback volume;(c) in the event of a user selecting one of said external and internal speakers, omitting displaying said second and third graphical user interfaces as in steps (b)(1) and (b)(2) respectively, and displaying said fourth graphical user interface as in step (b)(3).