Re: Speech recognition system for Home automation.

["D&SW" <d&sw@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know that speech recognition is "a simple task". Try googling and
ebay'ing for "Mastervoice" or "Butler-in-a-Box",  old technology but worked
well.

IMHO -  X10 and a computer running Homeseer or Hal is your best choice
"Soren" <soren.skou.nielsen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I'm looking at possibilities of constructing a relatively cheap home
> speech recognition system to turn appliances on and off. As i see it I
> have several options:
>
> - Use a computer:   Pros: Good Software is easy to get, Probably the
> fastest way to get a system. Devices could be run from the serial/
> parallel port.
>                             Cons: Expensive solution for such a
> "simple task". Computer must be dedicated and run all the time = high
> power consumption = expensive.
>
> - Build a system from speech recognition IC's or Microcontrollers:
>                            Pros: Components are relatively cheap, Low
> power consumption, Good recognition rate
>                            Cons: Components are often SMD's (haven't
> found any that are not) which means specialized equipment is to be
> used. Demo/development boards costs too much to justify its use. Maybe
> long development time.
>
> - Buy Specialized solution:
>                            Pros: Plug'n'play
>                            Cons: Extremely expensive, removes the fun
> of DIY :)
>
> What I really need is a robust recognition system that works with
> microphones not placed directly in front of the speaker.. like in the
> corner of the living room.
>
> Does anyone here know of such a system, or tried to develop one? It
> only needs to recognize 5-10 words. It's really a "toy" project.
>
> Thanks,
> Soren
>