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Portable data collection terminal with voice prompt and recording
Assignee: WORTH DATA Inc
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Filing: 1993-03-16
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Granted: 1994-11-15
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Expires: 2013-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A portable data collection system includes a portable data collection terminal with a voice prompt circuit having a recording capability, and optionally a bar code scanning device, such as a wand. The portable data collection terminal is similar in size and performs the same data collection functions as prior art portable data collection terminals but adds voice prompts for improved functionality, flexibility, and ease of use. When data is entered from either a keypad, or a bar code scanner, or when the operator needs to be prompted to take a particular action, a voice prompt circuit is activated to provide an oral message to the operator. A feature of the voice prompt circuit is simple recording by the user of oral messages used to generate voice prompts. This allows the user to customize voice prompts for a specific application.
Inventors
- 👤 Hall V. Worthington
- 👤 Montgomery W. Worthington
- 👤 Steven A. Luzovich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:47
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; G06K7/10821; G06K7/10881; G06K17/00; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0036; G07G1/0045; G07G1/0081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A portable data collection terminal comprising: a data input means; a decoder computer connected to said data input means wherein in response to a signal from said data input means, said decoder computer generates a voice prompt signal; a voice prompt circuit connected to said decoder computer so as to receive said voice prompt signal wherein in response to said voice prompt signal, said voice prompt circuit generates an oral voice prompt for an operator of said data collection terminal; and said voice prompt circuit further comprising a recording circuit wherein in response to an audio frequency signal, said recording circuit processes said audio frequency signal for storing in said voice prompt circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A portable data collection terminal comprising: a data input means; a decoder computer connected to said data input means wherein in response to a signal from said data input means, said decoder computer generates a voice prompt signal; a voice prompt circuit connected to said decoder computer so as to receive said voice prompt signal wherein in response to said voice prompt signal, said voice prompt circuit generates an oral voice prompt for an operator of said data collection terminal; and said voice prompt circuit further comprising a recording circuit wherein in response to an audio frequency signal, said recording circuit processes said audio frequency signal for storing in said voice prompt circuit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 1 wherein said voice prompt circuit further comprises a memory coupled to said recording circuit wherein said voice prompt stores said processed audio frequency signal from said recording circuit in said memory.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The portable data collection terminal according to claim 2 wherein said memory is non-volatile memory.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 3 wherein said non-volatile memory is an EEPROM memory.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 1 further comprising: a built-in microphone coupled to said voice prompt circuit wherein said built-in microphone generates a signal that is a source of said audio frequency signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 1 further comprising: a microphone connection coupled to said voice prompt circuit wherein upon connecting an external microphone to said microphone connection, said microphone is a source of said audio frequency signal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 1 wherein said voice prompt circuit further comprises a speaker wherein said speaker generates said oral voice prompts in response to signals generated by said voice prompt circuit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 1 wherein said voice prompt circuit further comprises: a headphone connection.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 1 further comprising a built in speaker and a headphone connection.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 1 further comprising: a display.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 1 wherein said data input means is a bar code scanner.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 11 wherein said bar code scanner is a hand held bar code scanner.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 12 wherein said hand held bar code scanner is a wireless hand held bar code scanner.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 12 wherein said hand held bar code scanner transmits data to said portable data collection terminal over a wire connecting said hand held bar code scanner to said portable data collection terminal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 11 wherein said bar code scanner is integral to said portable data collection system.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 1 wherein said data input means comprises a keypad.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The portable data collection terminal of claim 1 wherein said data input means includes a keypad and a bar code scanner.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
145 words
A portable data collection terminal comprising: a processor wherein said processor executes a program that supplies (1) addresses for voice prompts and (2) commands for a voice prompt circuit; and a voice prompt circuit further comprising: register means connected to said processor to receive said addresses and said commands; sound circuit means, connected to said register means, having a non-volatile memory, a record mode and a play mode wherein said non-volatile memory contains addressable oral messages; and in response to an address loaded in said register means and a play command loaded in said register means, said voice prompt circuit retrieves one oral message from said non-volatile memory means and generates an oral message signal; and further wherein in a record mode, said voice prompt circuit processes an audio frequency signal representing an oral message and stores the processed oral message in said non-volatile memory.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
145 words
A portable data collection terminal comprising: a processor wherein said processor executes a program that supplies (1) addresses for voice prompts and (2) commands for a voice prompt circuit; and a voice prompt circuit further comprising: register means connected to said processor to receive said addresses and said commands; sound circuit means, connected to said register means, having a non-volatile memory, a record mode and a play mode wherein said non-volatile memory contains addressable oral messages; and in response to an address loaded in said register means and a play command loaded in said register means, said voice prompt circuit retrieves one oral message from said non-volatile memory means and generates an oral message signal; and further wherein in a record mode, said voice prompt circuit processes an audio frequency signal representing an oral message and stores the processed oral message in said non-volatile memory.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 18 wherein said register means comprises a first register and a second register wherein said first and second registers are each addressable by said processor.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 19 wherein said first register is an eight bit register.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 18 further comprising a speaker means coupled to said oral message signal.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
32 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 21 wherein said speaker means further comprises: an amplifier circuit connected to said oral message signal; and a speaker connected to said amplifier circuit.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 21 wherein said speaker means further comprises an earphone connection.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
36 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 18 further comprising: a built-in microphone coupled to said voice prompt circuit wherein said built-in microphone generates a signal that is a source of said audio frequency signal.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
40 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 18 further comprising: a microphone connection coupled to said voice prompt circuit wherein upon connecting an external microphone to said microphone connection, said microphone is a source of said audio frequency signal.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
13 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 18 further comprising a display.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
15 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 18 further comprising a data input means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 27 wherein said data input means is a bar code scanner.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
21 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 28 wherein said bar code scanner is a hand held bar code scanner.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
24 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 29 wherein said hand held bar code scanner is a wireless hand held bar code scanner.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
41 words
A portable data collection terminal as in claim 29 wherein said hand held bar code scanner transmits data to said hand held data collection terminal over a wire connecting said hand held bar code scanner to said portable data collection terminal.
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