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Continuous loop cassette changer apparatus for a dictation/transcription system
Assignee: LANIER HEALTHCARE LLC
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Filing: 1981-12-28
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Granted: 1985-04-09
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Expires: 2001-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A continuous loop cassette changer apparatus for a dictation/transcription system transfers tape cassettes from a first storage location to a dictation record/listen station, to a second storage location, to a transcription listen station, and then back to the first storage location for eventual re-recording all without manual handling cassettes. The cassettes are transferred in an upright position. Dictation on a sequence of cassettes can proceed independently of simultaneous transcription of another sequence of cassettes. A priority eject mechanism is provided to remove cassettes containing priority dictation from the continuous loop.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey E. Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:16
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/002; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/68; G11B15/6885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
In a dictation/transcription apparatus including a first storage location for storing a plurality of recording cassettes, a dictation record/listen station, first conveying means for conveying individual cassettes from said first storage location to said dictation record/listen station, a second storage location for storing a plurality of said cassettes, and second conveying means for conveying said individual cassettes from said dictation record/listen station to said second storage location, the improvement comprising: a transcription listen station; third conveying means for conveying individual cassettes from said second storage location to said transcription listen station; fourth conveying means for conveying said individual cassettes from said transcription listen station to said first storage location; dictate eject means for initiating operation of said first conveying means and said second conveying means; means for providing a first input signal during operation of said third conveying means or said fourth conveying means; means for providing a second input signal during the absence of operation of said third conveying means and said fourth conveying means; and means responsive to said first input signal for preventing initiation of operation of said first conveying means and said second conveying means by said dictate eject means until said second input signal is provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
In a dictation/transcription apparatus including a first storage location for storing a plurality of recording cassettes, a dictation record/listen station, first conveying means for conveying individual cassettes from said first storage location to said dictation record/listen station, a second storage location for storing a plurality of said cassettes, and second conveying means for conveying said individual cassettes from said dictation record/listen station to said second storage location, the improvement comprising: a transcription listen station; third conveying means for conveying individual cassettes from said second storage location to said transcription listen station; fourth conveying means for conveying said individual cassettes from said transcription listen station to said first storage location; dictate eject means for initiating operation of said first conveying means and said second conveying means; means for providing a first input signal during operation of said third conveying means or said fourth conveying means; means for providing a second input signal during the absence of operation of said third conveying means and said fourth conveying means; and means responsive to said first input signal for preventing initiation of operation of said first conveying means and said second conveying means by said dictate eject means until said second input signal is provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: transcribe eject means for initiating operation of said third conveying means and said fourth conveying means; means for providing a third input signal during operation of said first conveying means or said second conveying means; means for providing a fourth input signal during the absence of operation of said first conveying means and said second conveying means; and means responsive to said third input signal for preventing initiation of operation of said third conveying means and said fourth conveying means by said transcribe eject means until said fourth input signal is provided.
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