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Mechanical stenographic apparatus for transcribing group proceedings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-19
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1994-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A system for receiving signals from a plurality of positions in a conference or group proceeding, and for amplifying, processing and recording the vocal data prepared for subsequent machinetranscription by a talkwriter, as embodied in my United States patent application Ser. No. 1,739, filed Jan. 9, 1970, allowed Sept. 17, 1971, now U.S. Pat. No. 3,646,576. A central taperecording installation is provided with multiple-microphonic inputs, each having individual indication as to when its channel is open, and each having analyzer circuits to advise and indicate at the receiver input positions whether the signal comprises words spoken too fast, or too softly, or other such characteristics; the system is also provided with means to transmit and record only while sound is received, thereby eliminating dead-times from being recorded. A central console is provided and through it, over-ride of some of these features and selective replay are also available. Print-out by talkwriter equipment is augmented with means included in this invention to identify reception of different input stations on its transcriptions of the spoken material. Also like means provide indication on the print-out of any section that is a phonetic read-out rather than clear readable typography representing actually identified words.
Inventors
- 👤 David Thurston Griggs
Bibliographic Details
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:06
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J3/00; B41J3/26; G; G10; G10L; G10L15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A data processing method for identifying separate input sources of voice signals and converting them to correspondingly identified sequences of input signals for alplha-numeric printout means comprising the steps of: 1. receiving voice signals from a plurality of signal input positions, 2. indicating at the respective input stations the intervals when unsuitable weakness of input signals occurs, 3. passing the voice signals both through an amplifier for aural monitoring and editing and passing them also to a talkwriter system for processing the voice signals into alpha-numberic signals cognizant by a print module, and 4. identifying alpha-numberic outputs of the print module by the respective one of a plurality of signal input positions whence it was received.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A data processing method for identifying separate input sources of voice signals and converting them to correspondingly identified sequences of input signals for alplha-numeric printout means comprising the steps of: 1. receiving voice signals from a plurality of signal input positions, 2. indicating at the respective input stations the intervals when unsuitable weakness of input signals occurs, 3. passing the voice signals both through an amplifier for aural monitoring and editing and passing them also to a talkwriter system for processing the voice signals into alpha-numberic signals cognizant by a print module, and 4. identifying alpha-numberic outputs of the print module by the respective one of a plurality of signal input positions whence it was received.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
indicating at the respective input stations the intervals when unsuitable weakness of input signals occurs,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
indicating at the respective input stations the intervals when unsuitable weakness of input signals occurs,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein the step includes processing the voice signals to indicate the voice signal received at each respective position may comprise ''''too fast speed,'''' and producing a voice signal component containing words spoken more rapidly than a given normal, pre-set rate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein the step includes processing the voice signals to indicate that other voice-receiving positions are in use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
passing the voice signals both through an amplifier for aural monitoring and editing and passing them also to a talkwriter system for processing the voice signals into alpha-numberic signals cognizant by a print module, and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
passing the voice signals both through an amplifier for aural monitoring and editing and passing them also to a talkwriter system for processing the voice signals into alpha-numberic signals cognizant by a print module, and
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
identifying alpha-numberic outputs of the print module by the respective one of a plurality of signal input positions whence it was received.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
identifying alpha-numberic outputs of the print module by the respective one of a plurality of signal input positions whence it was received.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein the step includes processing the voice signals to indicate that the voice signal received at that respective position may comprise a voice signal component containing words spoken too softly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
128 words
Mechanical stenographic apparatus for transcribing group proceedings comprising: a plurality of microphone positions arranged for group proceedings; sensor and switch means to allow pre-emption of voice reception at any one of the given input positions by switching OFF the reception of voice at any of the other positions; means indicating separately to each voice station the fact of this pre-emption; means providing a sub-sonic or other coded signal indicative of each of the respective microphone positions by which they are identified on the print-out; processing means preparatory to translating said voice reception into alpha-numeric characters for print-out onto a reading medium; and identification means sensitive to the microphone positions for imposing an identification indicia upon said reading medium indicative of the source position of the transcribed voice reception.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
128 words
Mechanical stenographic apparatus for transcribing group proceedings comprising: a plurality of microphone positions arranged for group proceedings; sensor and switch means to allow pre-emption of voice reception at any one of the given input positions by switching OFF the reception of voice at any of the other positions; means indicating separately to each voice station the fact of this pre-emption; means providing a sub-sonic or other coded signal indicative of each of the respective microphone positions by which they are identified on the print-out; processing means preparatory to translating said voice reception into alpha-numeric characters for print-out onto a reading medium; and identification means sensitive to the microphone positions for imposing an identification indicia upon said reading medium indicative of the source position of the transcribed voice reception.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 5, wherein means producing a sub-sonic code signal indicative of the microphone positions actuate said identification means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein a room amplifier is coupled onto the sensor means to provide amplification of the voice reception throughout the area of the group proceedings.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein amplitude sensor means responsive to the voice reception provides an indication to the microphone position when the voice reception amplitude is low.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein ''''too fast speech'''' sensor means responsive to the voice reception provides an indication to the microphone position when the voice reception is sensed as being at a rate more rapid than a given normal rate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
68 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein a set of counters in a talkwriter measures the word length by measuring the rate of occurrence of unrelated short sounds versus that of whole words transcribed for comparison in a ratiometer to actuate means for indication of ineffectually transcribed signal material in a print module, such material occuring as a result of ''too fast speech'' dialectal variations, or unclear enunciations.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein a central control panel provides monitoring some override features, and centralized control of the process permitting editing of material while the proceedings are in process.
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) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |