user_input.py

import speech_recognition as sr
from random import choice
from speech_engine import speak
from utils import opening_text
from datetime import datetime

def take_user_input():
    """Takes user input, recognizes it using Recognition module and converts it into text"""

    r = sr.Recognizer()
    with sr.Microphone() as source:
        print('Listening...')
        r.pause_threshold = 1
        audio = r.listen(source)

    try:
        print('Recognizing...')
        query = r.recognize_google(audio, language='en')
        if not 'exit' in query or 'stop' in query:
            speak(choice(opening_text))
        else:
            hour = datetime.now(hour)
            if (hour >= 21) and (hour < 6):
                speak("Good night sir, take care!")
            else:
                speak("Have a good day sir!")
            exit()
    except Exception:
        speak("Sorry, I could not understand. Could you please say that again?")
        query = 'None'
    return query