Voice activated AU wagon!!!

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 10:09 PM

I have an idea. I want to install voice activated devices in my car.I would like to be able to turn demister on ...radio on ...make phone calls.Control my power windows while I drive and lock/unlock my central door locking just by speaking to it.I am thinking of a stable operating system with voice recognition software.A computer which can handle car temperatures will be a necessity.

I would like to know if it is possible for a computer to drive relays?If so then I can make my project a reality.

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 10:22 PM

I must have too much time on my hands eh??!

Kryton · 09-08-2005, 10:27 PM

good luck!
maybe do some research on top end models like Mercs and that, that is if they even have it.

nat_daly · 09-08-2005, 10:28 PM

i reckon thats...hilarious.. :eclipsee_

The MaDDeSTMaN · 09-08-2005, 10:28 PM

"Open the pod bay doors, HAL."
"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that."
"What's the problem?"
"I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do."

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 10:29 PM

I know it can be done.The siemens proffessional car kit has full voice/speech recognition.You say to the kit dial number and it talks to you and say number please.You tell it the number and it repeats it and you give it the ok and it rings. Why not with a car.??

Just for fun..

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by davway

good luck!
maybe do some research on top end models like Mercs and that, that is if they even have it.

There are mercs worth 500,000 dollars which do have it.

You get in the car and say lock..the doors can lock.Say unlock and the doors will unlock.Say window a open..it can open.

megsy · 09-08-2005, 10:40 PM

my guess it that you could probably get it to work for all the internal bits, due to the mic being inside, i know there are problems with other sounds and voice activation on my phone

**Captain Stubing** · 09-08-2005, 10:42 PM

Of course you can! You just need to learn how to interface the ports on a computer with a relay or control system. A computer is ultimately a device that deals with 'On' or 'Off' situations.

Hooking it up to different breeds of electronic devices might prove a problem. Most consumer equipment isn't designed to be adapted to computer control. It may be that Siemens has had all the units they were controlling designed for that purpose.

It'd be fun to see how far you could go, though!

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 10:45 PM

To the central computer it is possible to record your drive time and have ready evidence in case of an accident.Of course you will need to mount a camera like this at the front

http://photobucket.com/albums/y119/u...Picture220.jpg

Gee it makes me think how dumb are car manufacturers???If little old me can think of these things why cant they?

The MaDDeSTMaN · 09-08-2005, 10:47 PM

"Drivers Window Down."
"I'm sorry Useless, I'm afraid I can't do that."
"What's the problem?"
"I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do."

:hihi:

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 10:48 PM

laws?..Laws on perverts...But I am just brainstorming. Gps I am going to fordforums.com.au take me there......How good would that be???

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The MaDDeSTMaN

"Drivers Window Down."
"I'm sorry Useless, I'm afraid I can't do that."
"What's the problem?"
"I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do."

:hihi:

A problem for those who dont believe it can be done!!

You remember this post guys.In 2 years I see my idea which started right here ..around the world.

Dark Horse · 09-08-2005, 10:52 PM

...It even has the traditional Mercedes voice activated computer, which doesn't understand a blind word you're on about...

Jeremy Clarkson.

EB-maen · 09-08-2005, 10:53 PM

As maddestman touched on, its all well and good until your car turns homicidal and you find yourself crawling around under the parcel shelf/dashboard pulling out circuit boards while your car sings 'daisy' to you. But apart from that risk, it sounds like an interesting idea

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Horse

...It even has the traditional Mercedes voice activated computer, which doesn't understand a blind word you're on about...

Jeremy Clarkson.

If you have used the siemens voice activated car kit..you know that this is speech recognition at its pinnacle.All you need is a few commands to start with.Not a dictionary

The MaDDeSTMaN · 09-08-2005, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by useless

A problem for those who dont believe it can be done!!

You remember this post guys.In 2 years I see my idea which started right here ..around the world.

Hehehe, I don't think that you won't be able to do it, I just thought it was a suitable quote to corrupt, it was a choice of either using a reference to "2001: A Space Odyssey" or "Kit" from "Night Rider" - I thought the 2001 reference was classier, besides, it was easier to find a picture of HAL then KIT

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by EB-maen

As maddestman touched on, its all well and good until your car turns homicidal and you find yourself crawling around under the parcel shelf/dashboard pulling out circuit boards while your car sings 'daisy' to you. But apart from that risk, it sounds like an interesting idea

It will need an overide system .

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 10:59 PM

Maybe a 2.1gigahertz wi fi card for recieving and despatching work schedules for large fleets and intercompany communication.With gsm support for extra coverage.??? :dr_Evil:

very possible!!

Dave are you out there?I think we may have a hit.

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 11:03 PM

The MaDDeSTMaN you have a good point..I may have to throw in a fire extinguisher with all the crap I am brainstorming in... :hihi:

If it wrecks Ill have to get the first flight to Majorca!!

dogbreath_48 · 09-08-2005, 11:03 PM

Pretty sure jaycar sold a kit that interfaced a computer to a bunch of relays via serial or com ports.

get one of their printed catalogues - easier to navi than the online catledog.

Sounds interesting. make sure you get the nightrider style scaning LED's though.

In fact here you go:
PC LINK FOR AUTOMATIC CONTROL KIT
VELLEMAN USB Controlled Interface Kit
You'll also need THIS to have it all work smoothly

-Stu

EDIT: Whilst we're at it, i've always liked the idea of a computer in the car just for entertainment. If you mounted a trackball and a smallish screen in the dash it could be just as handy as a normal head unit (with some good software).
What i wonder is if the power supply (battery/alt.) is stable enough to run a regular computer, and how you'd have it know when to turn on/off, and if the screen (not some expensive designed-for-car unit) could work ok on DC voltage - or through an inverter without a true sinewave frequency.. (most are a bit square from what i understand).

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 11:05 PM

If I pull some of this stuff off it will be bloody hillarious. :Up_to_som

RED_EL_XR8 · 09-08-2005, 11:05 PM

It's all possible now mate, we have the technology, but next time you get cut off in traffic, don't dare mention, we're gonna put you in a wall ***t!

mcflux · 09-08-2005, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by useless

Gps I am going to fordforums.com.au take me there......

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:hihi:

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Now THAT is funny!!!

**Stav** · 09-08-2005, 11:09 PM

My doors already auto lock when I start the car and my windows close automatically with my remote...I am half way there.

MrQuan · 10-08-2005, 02:07 AM

All you need is a car PC. PCs aren't too bad at voice reginition, besides, you'd only need half a dozen phrases. You can interface to your PC with the parallel port. Yes, as mentioned there are kits (I built one with 2 anolog inputs and 8 digital outputs from memory). Then it would be a matter of programming it (not difficult at all). You'd have to integrate the voice recognition (something I don't know a whole lot about) with your programme, but I don't imagine this to be too big a deal - as there's more than one way to remotely interact with any applications you may develop.

If I've lost you somewhere there, then it's going to cost you a bit :P (i.e. pay someone else to do it).

Dark Horse · 10-08-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by useless

If you have used the siemens voice activated car kit..you know that this is speech recognition at its pinnacle.All you need is a few commands to start with.Not a dictionary

All's good Stav. Just a light hearted comment by Jeremy came to mind with whatever was fitted in that Merc he test drove (very much doubt that was a Siemens though lol).

Anyway back on topic say if I said "Jim Mock" in your wagon would that result in the front wheels becoming airborne and the rear tyres struggling for traction?

Heeno · 10-08-2005, 01:18 PM

good luck with it useless, anything can be done you just need the determination and the funds, i say go for it

XD-Machine · 10-08-2005, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by useless

There are mercs worth 500,000 dollars which do have it.

You get in the car and say lock..the doors can lock.Say unlock and the doors will unlock.Say window a open..it can open.

think about it not a great idea cause if somebody records your voice you car can be stolen. just keep with open windows (when inside) and like that

12 · 10-08-2005, 02:08 PM

Ahhh.. the K.I.T.T. returns! Can't wait to see it. Don't forget the red LED lights on the front, and that whoow-whoow ..... whoow-whoow ..... sound through the speakers.

I thought I heard Hollywood was thinking of making a Y2K version movie based on the Knight Rider series, but I didn't think it was based in Oz and on a AU wagon. I'm booking front row seats for this one!