07-31-2002, 10:24 PM
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Editor Emeritus
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Play And Control MP3s With Your Voice
http://www.bcltechnologies.com/products/voicemp3/main.htm#
Now THIS is some interesting software! BCL Technologies is looking for beta testers to help with the imminent launch of their newest product, VoiceMP3. The software is not only an MP3 player, but it also allows the user to control the player via voice commands.
The list of terms that the software can recognize is pretty impressive:
Main Commands
Load [file name]
File Name, Song Name
Play, Play Song
Stop, Pause
Play Next, Next
Play Previous, Previous, Back
Repeat, Replay
Volume Commands
Maximum, Volume Maximum
Minimum, Volume Minimum, Mute
Volume Up
Volume Down
Marker Commands
Next file, Next Song
Previous File, Previous Song
Play, Play Song
Marker, Marker Name
Cancel
Other Commands
Shuffle, Random
Screen Off, Turn Off Screen
Screen On, Turn On Screen
I haven't tried this yet, but if you have, let me know what you think of this program?
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07-31-2002, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Sounds cool...but how many people would really want to use voice commands to control their MP3 player? :?
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07-31-2002, 10:56 PM
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Intellectual
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What happens if I'm listening to an audiobook with the word 'stop' in it?
-Jim
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07-31-2002, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jmulder
What happens if I'm listening to an audiobook with the word 'stop' in it?
-Jim
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I would assume you'd have to hit the Record button from within the app to give a command (hopefully at least).
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07-31-2002, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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OK so first of all, neat idea, but I don't see how it can be practically implemented. If I have to press a button to get it to recognize my voice, then what is the point in having it in the first place? I can just press whatever button I have mapped for the function I want to use... Now, lets say you don't have to press a button, how is it going to hear me when I can't even hear myself while my car stereo is cranking out 120 decibals?
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07-31-2002, 11:20 PM
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Hmmm well I just read over it again and I suppose there is one thing it could do that would be useful, and that is if it accurately recognizes file names. Having to pick the thing up and manually search for a file is a bit annoying. Being able to just turn down the volume and then say that would be worth it, but I can't think any other use (that you couldn't do by just pressing a button)
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07-31-2002, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sling_Blade
Hmmm well I just read over it again and I suppose there is one thing it could do that would be useful, and that is if it accurately recognizes file names. Having to pick the thing up and manually search for a file is a bit annoying. Being able to just turn down the volume and then say that would be worth it, but I can't think any other use (that you couldn't do by just pressing a button)
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The voice recognition capabilities of BCL VoiceMP3 are usefull when you want to search for a song without having to scroll down the list and pick out the one you want... just say "Load [song name]." The "Play" "Stop" "Next" features are fun, but you can also use the buttons on the front of the PDA.
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Originally Posted by Jim
What happens if I'm listening to an audiobook with the word 'stop' in it?
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Also, the audio output of the PDA does not interfere with the speech recognition. In order to speak a command, the user must:
PRESS and HOLD the record button on the side of the device and wait for the audio prompt signal.
WAIT � of a second and then SPEAK into your PDA's built-in microphone at a distance of 1 - 4 feet.
RELEASE the record button approximately 1 second after speaking.
The full manual is available online...
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07-31-2002, 11:32 PM
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Turn Off Screen feature
Another feature (that is not offered by other MP3 players) is �Turn Off Screen� which will extend the battery life considerably (BCL VoiceMP3 can still be controlled by voice). To turn it back on, simply press one of the buttons on the PDA.
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08-01-2002, 12:08 AM
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Re: Turn Off Screen feature
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Originally Posted by bcl
Another feature (that is not offered by other MP3 players) is �Turn Off Screen�
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Windows Media Player has this feature as well. Is yours different somehow?
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08-01-2002, 12:18 AM
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Re: Turn Off Screen feature
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
Windows Media Player has this feature as well. Is yours different somehow?
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VoiceMP3 will actually turn the screen completely off (while leaving the audio on). There are a few utility programs out there that will turn the monitor off, but this feature is not integrated into any MP3 players as far as we know.
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