Voice Command Interface for CNC Machine Control Translation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Industrial CNC machine tools require complex software and hardware setups for precise operation, limiting flexibility in input methods for machining instructions, and there is a need for a method that integrates voice control without interfering with existing systems.
Innovation Solution
A voice control system comprising an autonomous reaction device, interaction manager device, and upper controller that receives voice commands, performs recognition, and generates machine basic and motion control commands for CNC machines, enabling online network transmission and execution of machining tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a dedicated controller with complex software and hardware is used for precise CNC operation, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary translation program that converts natural language voice commands into CNC controller instructions. This mediator layer allows simple voice input to control complex machining operations without requiring the user to directly interface with the complex controller system, thus maintaining manufacturing precision while simplifying the user interaction layer.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical input methods (keyboards, buttons, switches) with voice-based acoustic input. This substitution eliminates the need for physical interaction with complex control interfaces, reducing the operational complexity burden on users while preserving the precision capabilities of the dedicated controller through automated translation of voice commands into precise control instructions.
2Reliability
If traditional input methods are used for CNC programming, then system reliability is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the CNC control system universal by accepting multiple input modalities - both traditional programmed input methods and natural language voice commands. The translation program serves as a universal interface that can process different types of input and convert them into the standardized instructions required by the reliable CNC controller, thus enhancing ease of operation without compromising system reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates self-service capabilities through automated translation and command generation. The translation program automatically converts voice commands into proper CNC instructions without requiring manual programming or complex setup, allowing operators to perform machining tasks with minimal training while the system maintains its reliable control architecture underneath.
3Adaptability or versatility
If voice recognition is integrated into existing CNC controllers, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the voice control functionality into a separate translation program module rather than integrating it directly into the core CNC controller. This segmentation allows the voice recognition capabilities to be added as an independent layer that translates commands before they reach the controller, improving adaptability to different input methods while avoiding direct modification and complexity increase in the existing reliable controller system.
Data Source
AI summary
A voice control system for operating machinery mainly comprises: an autonomous reaction device (1) for receiving input of a voice command (11) to establish or perform operation of at least one machining task of a specific set of industrial machinery; an interaction manager (2) for receiving and outputting the voice command (11), the interaction manager (2) including interpreting an acoustic modeling algorithm, and identifying the voice command (11), so as to form an identification instruction (21), and the interpreted identification instruction (21) forming a basic machine control command and/or a machine motion control command corresponding to the operation of multiple machining tasks of the industrial machinery; and an upper controller (3) for receiving the basic machine control command and/or a machine motion control command, and operating a system of a driver (44) of the industrial machinery by voice input.