US3760124A
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Dictator-transcriber indexing system
Assignee: McGraw Edison Co
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Filing: 1972-02-14
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1992-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A new indexing system for a tape-record dictating and transcribing machine is provided wherein a dictator records distinguishing electrical indexing signals signifying length and correction marks either in superimposed relation to the audio signals or on a separate track of the tape. The transcriber then generates visible index marks on an index slip as she rewinds the tape preparatory to transcribing the dictation and utilizes the index slip in the usual way during the transcribing operation.
Inventors
- 👤 T Gaven
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:55
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/10; G11B27/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
In a dictation-transcribing system: the method comprising first recording dictation along a tape and concurrently recording index signals at points along the tape indicating length and/or correction marks, scanning said tape to reproduce said index signals and concurrently making visible marks at points along an index slip corresponding to the points whereat said index signals are recorded on the tape, and next transcribing the recorded dictation from said tape while concurrently moving an indicator along said index slip in accordance with the scanning along the tape to give the transcriber a visual indication whereat said length and/or correction marks have been made.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a dictation-transcribing system: the method comprising first recording dictation along a tape and concurrently recording index signals at points along the tape indicating length and/or correction marks, scanning said tape to reproduce said index signals and concurrently making visible marks at points along an index slip corresponding to the points whereat said index signals are recorded on the tape, and next transcribing the recorded dictation from said tape while concurrently moving an indicator along said index slip in accordance with the scanning along the tape to give the transcriber a visual indication whereat said length and/or correction marks have been made.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The system set forth in claim 1 including the steps of recording signals of different character on said tape to designate ''''length'''' and ''''correction'''' marks, and producing actuations of different character as said signals are reproduced for providing different marks on said index slip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
In a dictation-transcribing system set forth in claim 1, the method wherein signal pulses of one polarity are recorded on said tape to designate ''''length'''' and signal pulses of the opposite polarity are recorded on said tape to designate ''''corrections,'''' and wherein said visible marks are displaced from a medial position in one direction by signals of one polarity and in the other direction from said medial position by signals of the opposite polarity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The system set forth in claim 1 wherein the transcriber after receiving said tape from a dictator first rewinds the tape to return the tape to the point where said dictator started his recording of dictation, and wherein said visible marks are made on said index slip during said rewinding of the tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
In a dictation-transcribing system: the steps comprising a recording of dictation and of index signals on a record medium as the record medium is advanced, the backfeeding of said record medium at a transcriber''s station to return the record medium to the starting point of the dictator and the making during said backfeeding of said record medium of visible index marks on an index slip at points along the slip corresponding to the points along the record medium whereat said index signals are recorded.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
In a dictation-transcribing system: the steps comprising a recording of dictation and of index signals on a record medium as the record medium is advanced, the backfeeding of said record medium at a transcriber''s station to return the record medium to the starting point of the dictator and the making during said backfeeding of said record medium of visible index marks on an index slip at points along the slip corresponding to the points along the record medium whereat said index signals are recorded.
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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |