12. The device controller of claim 11 wherein the controlled device includes any one of: (1) a computer peripheral; (2) a device capable of playing previously recorded sound; (3) a device capable of playing previously recorded video; (4) a household appliance; (5) a lamp; (6) a microprocessor; (7) a motorized transport device including either one of a scooter and a wheelchair; (8) a radio; (9) a robot; (10) a security system; (11) a television; (12) a thermostat; (13) a voice output device; (14) a workstation (15) an alarm (16) an office appliance; (17) an order entry device; and (18) a data entry device.
11. The device controller of claim 10 further comprising a controlled device, responsive to the initiation device, for performing the device control function.