Hello Everyone,

Mobile Geo is the first and only world-class GPS navigation software solution for the blind and low vision that is 100% compatible with Microsoft Voice Command, a voice interface solution that allows you to issue commands by merely speaking them into the phone.  So, the next time you find yourself walking up the boulevard or rolling down the street ask Geo and it will tell you where you are, the distance to the next intersection or what turn you should make next.

In this post I provide a tutorial on how to access Mobile Geo with Microsoft Voice Command. 

NOTE:
At the bottom of this post, you will find links to download the tutorial in MS Word, Plain Text, and US English Braille document format.

Enjoy,

Mark

USING MICROSOFT VOICE COMMAND WITH MOBILE GEO
(A Quick Tutorial by Mark Taylor)

INTRODUCTION
Microsoft Voice Command transforms your device into your own virtual personal assistant, letting you use your voice to look up contacts, make phone calls, get calendar information, play and control your music, as well as start programs.

Code Factory lets you do even more by allowing you to use Voice Command to interact with Mobile Geo.

GETTING MICROSOFT VOICE COMMAND
As a general rule, Voice Command is already installed, as a free accessory, on many Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, and Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Edition devices.

Those using Windows Mobile 5.0 or Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition devices must purchase Voice Command as a separate application.   To learn how to obtain Microsoft Voice Command for your Windows Mobile device:

Click Here. 

To determine if your device already has Voice Command, from the Start Menu, explore the Settings or Applications Icon Grid or List Box.

On many Windows Mobile devices preinstalled with Voice Command, it is necessary to first enable the application before attempting to use it for the first time.

HOW TO USE MICROSOFT VOICE COMMAND

Although Voice Command can be used from either a wired or Bluetooth headset, this tutorial provides instructions on how to use Voice Command directly from the handset, only.

ON DEVICES WITH VOICE COMMAND PREINSTALLED AS A FREE ACCESSORY:
1.
Locate the “Voice” or “Voice Command” key.  (See device documentation for more details.)

2.
Position your wireless device as though you are going to make a telephone call (recommended).

3.
Engage the [Voice Command] key, as instructed in the device User Guide, until a two-tone signal is heard. 

4.
Upon hearing the signal, release the [Voice Command] key and say a command, speaking normally.

NOTE 1:
It may be necessary to vary the rate and pitch of your voice in order for the command to be recognized by Voice Command.

NOTE 2:
If you are unfamiliar with the types of commands you may issue, then we suggest that you request help from Microsoft Voice Command, itself.  To do this, after receiving the prompt, described above, simply say, “Help.”  Voice command will reply with instructions on how to proceed by suggesting a list of commands.

ON DEVICES UPON WHICH VOICE COMMAND MUST BE MANUALLY INSTALLED:

NOTE 1:
The following presumes that you have successfully purchased, downloaded, and installed Voice Command to your wireless device.

1.
Read the Voice Command Help documentation that accompanied your copy of the product.

2.
On your wireless device, from the Start Menu, open the Voice Command Settings Dialog Box.

3.
Assign a [Voice Command] key, if necessary.

4.
Position your wireless device as though you are going to make a telephone call (recommended).

5.
Engage the [Voice Command] key until a two-tone signal is heard. 

6.
Upon hearing the signal, release the [Voice Command] key and say a command, speaking normally.

NOTE 2:
It may be necessary to vary the rate and pitch of your voice in order for the command to be recognized by Voice Command.

NOTE 3:
If you are unfamiliar with the types of commands you may issue, then we suggest that you request help from Microsoft Voice Command, itself.  To do this, after receiving the prompt, described above, simply say, “Help.”  Voice command will reply with instructions on how to proceed by suggesting a list of commands.

USING MICROSOFT VOICE COMMAND WITH MOBILE GEO

With Mobile Geo v1.5 or later in focus or running in the background of your wireless device, using Microsoft Voice Command, as described above, you may issue the following Mobile Geo commands:

Announce Current Position
Announce Distance and Heading to Destination
Announce Status
Announce Nearest Intersection
Announce Nearest POI
Announce Next Turn
Announce Route Info
Bring MG To Foreground
Enter an Address
Recalculate Route
Reconnect to GPS Receiver
Repeat Last MG Announcement
Set Current Position As
Show Announcement History
Show Intersection Details
Show List of Nearest POIs
Show List of Waypoints
Show Where Am I View
Toggle GPS Mode
Toggle Look Around Announcements
Virtual Explore Backup
Virtual Explore Forward
Virtual Explore Turn Left
Virtual Explore Turn Right

NOTE:
To review or engage the Mobile Geo Command Shortcuts, from the Start Menu select Programs, Mobile Geo Shortcuts.

Good Luck and Enjoy.

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