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    How to boot up with your voice

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Notebook Solutions, Aug 8, 2006.

  1. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    Hey forum-members!

    First of all: I didnt know where to place this thread, so I just posted it here. I usually get the most replies here, so if the Admins dont agree with it they can remove this thread somewhere else.

    I was thinking and came up with an idea. My question is: is it possible to start your notebook with your voice? For example, when you say Notebook On the notebooks boots automaticaly.

    I am really curious about this. If you guys know which program or utility to use, I would gladly here it.

    By the way: My notebook has an integrated microphone and is working properly.

    Thanks guys,

    Charlie :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, Aug 8, 2006
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I dont think so.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 8, 2006
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  3. chris2pher71

    chris2pher71 Notebook Evangelist

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    I think the notebook would have to be powered on for the microphone to work....it would have to analyze your voice and compare it to a known. And that takes cpu power....you might be able to turn it off with voice, but I doubt on would work unless you had some other kind of device...What device that would be, i don't know.
     
    chris2pher71, Aug 8, 2006
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  4. asenna

    asenna Notebook Consultant

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    i know that if you use voice reconition software u can control programs in windows and shut it off with your voice .
    but to let it boot up is a no-no i think
     
    asenna, Aug 8, 2006
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  5. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    Ok guys thanks for the replies.

    I already thought it would be impossible, but now you guys have confirmed it.

    Thanks,

    Charlie :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, Aug 8, 2006
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  6. Percybut

    Percybut Notebook Consultant

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    "Can you power on my laptop, dad?"
     
    Percybut, Aug 8, 2006
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  7. chris2pher71

    chris2pher71 Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL! Now that IS service.
     
    chris2pher71, Aug 8, 2006
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  8. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    Maybe you're watching too much fictional movies!LOL... but maybe one day BIll gates will be able to invent something you're thinking about.haha

    "Computer OFF!"
     
    qohelet, Aug 9, 2006
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  9. Jesusfrk611

    Jesusfrk611 Notebook Consultant

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    It seems kinda piontless to me, it's just as easy to say "Notebook On" as it is to push a button to turn it on.
     
    Jesusfrk611, Aug 9, 2006
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  10. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    I wouldn't think so. Even if you could, it would be extremely difficult to calibrate your voice.
     
    Lil Mayz, Aug 9, 2006
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  11. logume1881

    logume1881 Notebook Consultant

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    You saw the movie "Fun With Dick and Jane" didn't you? "Mercedes On" Haha. Too bad no such feature exists, as far as I know.
     
    logume1881, Aug 9, 2006
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  12. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    This really is turning into an Off Topic Thread...LOL
     
    Lil Mayz, Aug 9, 2006
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  13. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    actually it is not quite as far-fetched thinking. one can try to have a device that is voice-activated and this device would serve as a power contact for the power button. now some wiring would need to be performed from the laptop to the voice activated device and ...

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 9, 2006
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