US3660616A
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Dictating and transcribing systems featuring random sentence arrangement with recognition and location of sentences in a preferred sequence
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1970-06-29
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-06-29
Abstract
Abstract The invention concerns a dictating system capable of the random recording and arrangement of audio segments, means for digitally recording the positions of such segments after the completion of such arrangement either upon an additional medium or upon the recording medium in a separate track or tracks reserved for such purposes or in locations corresponding to each audio segment giving the location of the next audio segment as defined by the arrangement, or for transmitting such information over a wire or wireless channel; and also concerns a transcription device for use with the above system, either capable of reading such digital information into memory before the beginning of the transcription process or capable of reading information giving the location of the next audio segment as defined by the arrangement during the transcription process, and having means for accessing audio segments on the medium recorded by the above system in the order of the arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald V Davidge
- 👤 Robert A Kolpek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:01
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/02; G11B27/022; G11B27/002; G11B27/10; G11B27/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A dictation system for recording signals on a record medium, comprising: a transducer; means mounting said medium in a signal-transducing relation with said transducer; means for relatively moving said transducer and said medium to trace a plurality of independent signal paths in said medium; means for randomly selecting in any order individual signal paths on said medium for recording of signals by said transducer; means for receiving and converting audio signals and providing them to said transducer for recording in a selected signal path on said medium; means for generating coded signal sets identifying each signal path on said medium; storage means for storing said coded signal sets in a sequence indicative of a preferred sequence of playback of the individual signal paths in said medium, said preferred sequence being ordered in a non-sequential arrangement; means for transferring said coded signal sets from said storage means for utilization; and means responsive to said transferred coded signal sets to record said signal on an auxiliary record medium in accordance with said signal sets and in said preferred sequencE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A dictation system for recording signals on a record medium, comprising: a transducer; means mounting said medium in a signal-transducing relation with said transducer; means for relatively moving said transducer and said medium to trace a plurality of independent signal paths in said medium; means for randomly selecting in any order individual signal paths on said medium for recording of signals by said transducer; means for receiving and converting audio signals and providing them to said transducer for recording in a selected signal path on said medium; means for generating coded signal sets identifying each signal path on said medium; storage means for storing said coded signal sets in a sequence indicative of a preferred sequence of playback of the individual signal paths in said medium, said preferred sequence being ordered in a non-sequential arrangement; means for transferring said coded signal sets from said storage means for utilization; and means responsive to said transferred coded signal sets to record said signal on an auxiliary record medium in accordance with said signal sets and in said preferred sequencE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
156 words
A transcribing system for reproducing audio signals previously recorded in a plurality of signal paths on a record medium and in accordance with a preferred sequence, comprising: a transducer; means mounting said medium in signal-transducing relation with said transducer; means for relatively moving said transducer and said medium to trace a plurality of independent signal paths on said medium; means for generating in said preferred sequence a series of coded signal sets identifying said recorded signal paths on said medium, wherein said coded signal sets are stored in an auxiliary record medium in said preferred sequence; means controlled by said coded signal sets for selecting in said preferred sequence individual signal paths on said medium for reproduction of said audio signals by said transducer, said preferred sequence being ordered in a non-sequential arrangement; and means for reading said auxiliary record medium in order to derive the coded signal sets therein for use by said generating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A transcribing system for reproducing audio signals previously recorded in a plurality of signal paths on a record medium and in accordance with a preferred sequence, comprising: a transducer; means mounting said medium in signal-transducing relation with said transducer; means for relatively moving said transducer and said medium to trace a plurality of independent signal paths on said medium; means for generating in said preferred sequence a series of coded signal sets identifying said recorded signal paths on said medium, wherein said coded signal sets are stored in an auxiliary record medium in said preferred sequence; means controlled by said coded signal sets for selecting in said preferred sequence individual signal paths on said medium for reproduction of said audio signals by said transducer, said preferred sequence being ordered in a non-sequential arrangement; and means for reading said auxiliary record medium in order to derive the coded signal sets therein for use by said generating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
202 words
A transcribing system for reproducing audio signals previously recorded in a plurality of signal paths on a record medium and in accordance with a preferred sequence, comprising: a transducer; means mounting said medium in a signal-transducing relation with said transducer; means for relatively moving said transducer and said medium to trace a plurality of independent signal paths on said medium; means for generating in said preferred sequence a series of coded signal sets identifying said recorded signal paths on said medium, said preferred sequence being ordered in a non-sequential arrangement; means controlled by said coded signal sets for selecting in said preferred sequence individual signal paths on said medium for reproduction of said audio signals by said transducer; storage means for storing said coded signal sets in a sequence indicative of a preferred sequence of playback of the individual signal paths on said medium, wherein said coded signal sets are initially stored in an auxiliary record medium associated with said audio record medium; means for transferring said stored signal sets to said generating means in said preferred sequence; said means for transferring further comprising: means for reading said auxiliary record medium and transferring said stored coded signal sets to said storage means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
202 words
A transcribing system for reproducing audio signals previously recorded in a plurality of signal paths on a record medium and in accordance with a preferred sequence, comprising: a transducer; means mounting said medium in a signal-transducing relation with said transducer; means for relatively moving said transducer and said medium to trace a plurality of independent signal paths on said medium; means for generating in said preferred sequence a series of coded signal sets identifying said recorded signal paths on said medium, said preferred sequence being ordered in a non-sequential arrangement; means controlled by said coded signal sets for selecting in said preferred sequence individual signal paths on said medium for reproduction of said audio signals by said transducer; storage means for storing said coded signal sets in a sequence indicative of a preferred sequence of playback of the individual signal paths on said medium, wherein said coded signal sets are initially stored in an auxiliary record medium associated with said audio record medium; means for transferring said stored signal sets to said generating means in said preferred sequence; said means for transferring further comprising: means for reading said auxiliary record medium and transferring said stored coded signal sets to said storage means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
181 words
A transcribing system for reproducing audio signals previously recorded in a plurality of signal paths on a record medium and in accordance with a preferred sequence, comprising: a transducer; means mounting said medium in a signal-transducing relation with said transducer; means for relatively moving said transducer and said medium to trace a plurality of independent signal paths on said medium; means for generating in said preferred sequence a series of coded signal sets identifying said recorded signal paths on said medium, said preferred sequence being ordered in a non-sequential arrangement; means controlled by said coded signal sets for selecting in said preferred sequence individual signal paths on said medium for reproduction of said audio signals by said transducer; means positioned for operator control to initiate operation of said system; forward and reverse control means for initiating relative forward and reverse movement of said transducer with respect to said medium, and repeat means controlled by said operator for relatively restoring said transducer means to the beginning of any individual signal path in order to enable repeated playback of the audio signals therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
181 words
A transcribing system for reproducing audio signals previously recorded in a plurality of signal paths on a record medium and in accordance with a preferred sequence, comprising: a transducer; means mounting said medium in a signal-transducing relation with said transducer; means for relatively moving said transducer and said medium to trace a plurality of independent signal paths on said medium; means for generating in said preferred sequence a series of coded signal sets identifying said recorded signal paths on said medium, said preferred sequence being ordered in a non-sequential arrangement; means controlled by said coded signal sets for selecting in said preferred sequence individual signal paths on said medium for reproduction of said audio signals by said transducer; means positioned for operator control to initiate operation of said system; forward and reverse control means for initiating relative forward and reverse movement of said transducer with respect to said medium, and repeat means controlled by said operator for relatively restoring said transducer means to the beginning of any individual signal path in order to enable repeated playback of the audio signals therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |