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Transcription system
Assignee: Boxlight Inc
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Filing: 1998-05-14
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Granted: 2000-08-15
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Expires: 2018-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A system is provided for recording writing performed on a surface. The system includes a stylus having a housing and a writing element; two or more detectors which may be permanently or removably affixed to a writing surface; and a processing unit. The stylus and detectors are used in combination to detect the position of the stylus on the writing surface relative to the detectors based on a time of flight of a ranging medium propagated between the stylus and detectors. The relative position of the stylus is determined at multiple times during which the stylus is being employed in order to record the writing on the surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Yonald Chery
- 👤 Andrew Kelley, III
- 👤 William P. Moyne
- 👤 Matthew D. Verminski
- 👤 Manuel Perez
- 👤 Peter Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:50
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/041; G06F3/0416; G06F3/0418; G06F3/033; G06F3/0354; G06F3/03545; G06F3/043; G06F3/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A method for use with a transcription system which includes a plurality of signal receivers for positioning above a writing surface and for receiving a position signal transmitted from a stylus through the air when the stylus is positioned adjacent the writing surface, the transcription system using the position signal received by the signal receivers from the stylus to determine a position of the stylus relative to the writing surface, the method including: positioning a pad at a non-determined position relative to the writing surface, the pad including one or more input sections; determining the non-determined position of the pad relative to the writing surface by positioning the stylus adjacent the pad where the stylus transmits position signals to the plurality of receivers, and having the transcription system determine the non-predetermined position of the pad based on times of flight of the position signals; positioning the stylus adjacent a particular input section of the pad, the stylus transmitting a position signal to the plurality of receivers in response; having the transcription system determine that the stylus has been positioned adjacent the particular input section and perform a function associated with the particular input section in response.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
196 words
A method for use with a transcription system which includes a plurality of signal receivers for positioning above a writing surface and for receiving a position signal transmitted from a stylus through the air when the stylus is positioned adjacent the writing surface, the transcription system using the position signal received by the signal receivers from the stylus to determine a position of the stylus relative to the writing surface, the method including: positioning a pad at a non-determined position relative to the writing surface, the pad including one or more input sections; determining the non-determined position of the pad relative to the writing surface by positioning the stylus adjacent the pad where the stylus transmits position signals to the plurality of receivers, and having the transcription system determine the non-predetermined position of the pad based on times of flight of the position signals; positioning the stylus adjacent a particular input section of the pad, the stylus transmitting a position signal to the plurality of receivers in response; having the transcription system determine that the stylus has been positioned adjacent the particular input section and perform a function associated with the particular input section in response.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the input section is a calibration mark, the function performed by the transcription system being calibration of the transcription system by determining a separation between the signal receivers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the function associated with the input section is modifying an image displayed on a monitor operatively connected to the transcription system, the transcription system modifying the image in response to determining that the stylus contacted a save input section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the function associated with the input section is saving an image displayed on a monitor operatively connected to the transcription system, the transcription system saving the image in response to determining that the stylus contacted a save input section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the function associated with the input section is erasing an image displayed on a monitor operatively connected to the transcription system, the transcription system erasing the image in response to determining that the stylus contacted a save input section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the function associated with the input section is changing a color of an image displayed on a monitor operatively connected to the transcription system, the transcription system changing the color of the image in response to determining that the stylus contacted a save input section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the position signal is a sound wave.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the position signal is a radar signal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the position signal is a microimpulse radar signal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
243 words
A computer readable medium for use with a transcription system which includes a plurality of signal receivers for positioning above a writing surface and for receiving one or more position signals transmitted from a stylus through the air when the stylus is positioned adjacent the writing surface, the transcription system using the position signal received by the signal receivers from the stylus to determine a position of the stylus relative to the writing surface, the computer readable medium including: logic for taking a file encoding positions of one or more input sections on a pad to be positioned at a non-predetermined position relative to the writing surface and associating with the one or more input sections a function to be performed when the stylus is detected as having been positioned adjacent to one of the input sections; logic for determining the non-determined position of the pad relative to the writing surface based on times of flight of position signals from the stylus adjacent the pad to the plurality of signal receivers; logic for determining that the stylus has been positioned adjacent to a particular input section of the pad based on times of flight of position signals from the stylus adjacent the particular input section to the plurality of signal receivers; and logic for causing the transcription system to perform the function associated with the input section in response to determining that the stylus has been positioned adjacent to the particular input section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
243 words
A computer readable medium for use with a transcription system which includes a plurality of signal receivers for positioning above a writing surface and for receiving one or more position signals transmitted from a stylus through the air when the stylus is positioned adjacent the writing surface, the transcription system using the position signal received by the signal receivers from the stylus to determine a position of the stylus relative to the writing surface, the computer readable medium including: logic for taking a file encoding positions of one or more input sections on a pad to be positioned at a non-predetermined position relative to the writing surface and associating with the one or more input sections a function to be performed when the stylus is detected as having been positioned adjacent to one of the input sections; logic for determining the non-determined position of the pad relative to the writing surface based on times of flight of position signals from the stylus adjacent the pad to the plurality of signal receivers; logic for determining that the stylus has been positioned adjacent to a particular input section of the pad based on times of flight of position signals from the stylus adjacent the particular input section to the plurality of signal receivers; and logic for causing the transcription system to perform the function associated with the input section in response to determining that the stylus has been positioned adjacent to the particular input section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A computer readable medium according to claim 10 wherein the input section is a calibration mark and the function performed by the transcription system is calibration of the transcription system by determining a separation between the signal receivers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
64 words
A computer readable medium according to claim 10 wherein the function associated with the input section is modifying an image displayed on a monitor operatively connected to the transcription system, the logic for causing the transcription system to perform a function including logic for causing the transcription system to modify the image in response to determining that the stylus contacted a save input section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
64 words
A computer readable medium according to claim 10 wherein the function associated with the input section is saving an image displayed on a monitor operatively connected to the transcription system, the logic for causing the transcription system to perform a function including logic for causing the transcription system to save the image in response to determining that the stylus contacted a save input section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
64 words
A computer readable medium according to claim 10 wherein the function associated with the input section is erasing an image displayed on a monitor operatively connected to the transcription system, the logic for causing the transcription system to perform a function including logic for causing the transcription system to erase the image in response to determining that the stylus contacted a save input section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
211 words
A transcription system comprising: a stylus which transmits position signals through the air when positioned above a writing surface; a plurality of signal receivers for positioning adjacent the writing surface which receive the position signals transmitted from the stylus and produce timing signals in response; a pad for positioning at a non-predetermined position relative to the writing surface, the pad including one or more input sections; and a processing unit including logic for taking a file encoding positions of the one or more input sections on the pad and associating with each input section a function to be performed when the stylus is detected as having been positioned adjacent the input section, logic for determining the non-determined position of the pad relative to the writing surface based on times of flight of position signals from the stylus adjacent the pad to the plurality of signal receivers, logic for determining that the stylus has been positioned adjacent an input section based on times of flight of position signals from the stylus adjacent the input section to the plurality of signal receivers, and logic for causing the transcription system to perform the function associated with the input section in response to determining that the stylus has been positioned adjacent to the input section.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
211 words
A transcription system comprising: a stylus which transmits position signals through the air when positioned above a writing surface; a plurality of signal receivers for positioning adjacent the writing surface which receive the position signals transmitted from the stylus and produce timing signals in response; a pad for positioning at a non-predetermined position relative to the writing surface, the pad including one or more input sections; and a processing unit including logic for taking a file encoding positions of the one or more input sections on the pad and associating with each input section a function to be performed when the stylus is detected as having been positioned adjacent the input section, logic for determining the non-determined position of the pad relative to the writing surface based on times of flight of position signals from the stylus adjacent the pad to the plurality of signal receivers, logic for determining that the stylus has been positioned adjacent an input section based on times of flight of position signals from the stylus adjacent the input section to the plurality of signal receivers, and logic for causing the transcription system to perform the function associated with the input section in response to determining that the stylus has been positioned adjacent to the input section.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
A transcription system according to claim 15 wherein the function is selected from the group consisting of modifying, saving, and erasing an image displayed on a monitor operatively connected to the transcription system.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
A transcription system according to claim 15 wherein the input section is a calibration mark and the function performed by the transcription system is calibration of the transcription system by determining a separation between the signal receivers.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-08-15 | 2004-02-14 | 2004-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-08-15 | 2008-02-14 | 2008-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-08-15 | 2012-02-14 | 2012-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |