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.