Appeal No. 1997-3909
Application 08/430,090
The invention relates to a device such as a
computer, video recorder, cd-player, etc., wherein optional
messages are contained for providing an elaboration on an
aspect of the operating device. The optional messages (such
as help messages) may be converted to speech form, and the
speech may be reproduced at a normal speed or an increased
speed.
Representative independent claim 10 is reproduced as
follows:
10. In a device comprising:
(a) functionality means for executing a main
function of the device,
(b) help means ancillary to the functionality means
for assisting the user in operating the functionality means,
said help means including:
(i) a plurality of non-speech-form help messages
including messages relevant to the operation of the
functionality means,
(ii) message selection means,
(iii) message reproducing means for converting any of
said messages into speech form,
(c) user interface means connected to the
functionality means and the help means and responsive to a
user command for obtaining help in speech form in connection
with operation of an aspect of said functionality means for
selecting from said plurality of messages a help message
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