Abstract:
The present invention concerns a number of features for a Sentence Oriented Dictation System (SODS) having provision for recording and reproducing audio information in segments of convenient size, such as sentences and paragraphs. The present case concerns the capability of splitting the sentences in a particular paragraph into two or more groups of sentences, each comprising an individual paragraph and/or combining sentences from several paragraphs to form a single paragraph. Further, the invention concerns the provision of special areas on a record medium for the storing of instructions for guidance of the typist in the form of special notations. Also, the present invention concerns a system of this nature with provision for recording individual segments of audio information, such as sentences, in assigned storage areas on a record medium, each having storage capacity up to a certain predetermined size, and the capability of extending or continuing the sentences beyond the predetermined size.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns methods and apparatus for editing information and involves procedures for editing of both audio and typed (digital) information. The system incorporates a dictation machine capable of storing sentences and paragraphs in assigned areas on a record medium together with address information indicative of the preferred sequence of playback of such information. The system further includes a transcribing unit and a typing station having facilities for recording and playing back digital signals representative of typed copy and further having provision for storing address information on magnetic card media indicative of locations of sentences on the typed copy which is in the preferred sequence as actually typed. Several sequences may be followed in achieving a final version of the typed copy.
Abstract:
A forms format program is read from pre-printed markings on a typing form to assist the operator in moving accurately and quickly to different typing fields. Depression of the tabulation key can select tabulation to a form selected tab stop, vertical feed and automatic line return. A field return key generates new lines within a column defined by form selected tab stops. Marks on a typing form can both initiate and terminate repeat forward or reverse indexing to provide a search for a new vertically displaced typing field. Typing status functions such as single or double line spacing are automatically selected by markings on the form.
Abstract:
A system for recording audio signals on a record medium cooperating with a transducer means, with the record medium having a plurality of segment storage areas, such as individual tracks on a belt or card, or the like, and with the storage of information taking place on a sentence, paragraph, or letter (section) basis under dictator control. The system includes means mounting a record medium for transducing operations to record and reproduce signals, a microphone input means having control buttons and a separate control panel with provision for random selection of signal tracks on the media, means for storage of related digital codes indicative of a preferred sequence of accessing of the tracks on the medium and provision for rearranging the stored digital information to revise the preferred sequence of accessing. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a magnetic belt recording-reproducing console with tracks on the belt arranged to store audio information by sentences and by paragraphs. The unit may also be used for transcription purposes with accessing of the sentences and paragraphs in the final preferred sequence being under control of the stored digital accessing information.
Abstract:
A forms simulation display panel is arranged to automatically reposition the print point of a typewriter in response to manual designation by the typist of a desired print point. Information can thus be typed on a form in whatever order is most conveneient to the typist since typing fields can be randomly selected with a minimum of effort.
Abstract:
The printer and keyboard of a typewriter are supported on independent frames by articulated connections that enable a wide variety of different relationships between the keyboard position and the writing line presented to an operator.
Abstract:
A typewriter having a character erase mechanism is combined with an automatic control system including a changeable memory that maintains a record of both characters printed and characters erased to enhance the typist''s ability to edit and correct text as it is typed. With this system the typist can select automatic erasure of individual characters, selected words, or an entire line simply by depression of a key. Furthermore, typist can add, delete or correct words as desired and the typewriter will automatically reprint correct text that was erased to enable such insertion or deletion.
Abstract:
The aesthetic characteristics of adjacent characters are used to enhance the quality of output in a proportional spacing printer and to provide right margin justification for composing. Spacing between characters is determined on the basis of the character being printed and the preceding character already printed on the page. An intercharacter displacement memory contains a list of ideal spacing for all combinations of characters to be printed. As each character is typed, it and the previously stored preceding character address the intercharacter displacement memory. The output of the intercharacter displacement memory is the ideal value of escapement for this combination of characters and font style. The printer positions the print head prior to printing the next character, rather than positioning the print head after the previous character is printed. Line ending decisions for composing are eliminated during initial and final typing of a document by adding to the intercharacter displacement memory recommendations for altering the ideal spacing between characters, where aesthetically possible, to eliminate the need for line ending hyphenation. During initial keying, escapements for adjacent pairs of characters are totaled in a memory for ideal, shortest (tight), and longest (loose) recommended escapements. The line is automatically terminated within the justification range by a carrier return function based on the escapement totals and the selected right margin. Final playout of the page from memory alters the intercharacter escapements from the ideal values to either longer or shorter escapements depending on whether the line is to be lengthened or shortened.