USB dictation device

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2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Edouard, Patrick N. (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Speech signal processing

Recognition

C704S231000, C704S270000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10424139

ABSTRACT:
The invention includes a handheld device for receiving audio input in the form of speech. The handheld device is specifically optimized for digitally recording speech input for the purpose of speech recognition. The handheld device includes an ergonomically positioned pointing device to enable dictation and navigation through a document using only one hand. The handheld device may optionally include a memory device, a fingerprint security device, and a barcode scanner.

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