8. The method of claim 1 , where said GSUI is implemented in a communications including a set top box and a head-end, and wherein said Step (f) further comprises the steps of: (h) if said set top box takes longer than a fourth interval measured from the time that the user releases said switch to the time that the last speech data is sent to said head-end, interrupting speech recognition processing and displaying a fourth tab signaling an application alert, said fourth tab staying on the screen for a fifth interval; and (i) if a remote control button other than said switch is pressed while a spoken command is being processed, interrupting speech recognition processing and removing any tab on the screen.
12. The method of claim 8 , wherein said Step (h) further comprises the steps of: (j) if said switch is re-activated while said fourth tab on the screen, removing the fourth tab and repeating Step (a); and (k) when said fifth interval lapses or if a remote control button other than said switch is activated while said fourth tab is on the screen, removing said fourth tab.