A word recognition system is disclosed for converting spoken utterances into either text or commands. The system runs on a platform capable of running a plurality applications. Text and commands are sent from a word recognition application to one or more user applications. In addition, information pertaining...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5960394?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5960394 - Method of speech command recognition with dynamic assignment of probabilities according to the state of the controlled applications