Method and apparatus for audibly indicating when a predetermined

Details Method and apparatus for audibly indicating when a predetermined Method and apparatus for audibly indicating when a predetermined

1997-06-13

1999-02-16

Gordon, Paul P.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

369 32, 369 98, G05B 1942, G11B 1722

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058727124

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for audibly indicating when a predetermined location has been encountered in stored data is disclosed. A predetermined location is first identified. An audible indicator associated with the predetermined location is then generated when the predetermined location is encountered. The predetermined location can be an electronic bookmark, a section boundary or a program boundary. The invention includes a method and apparatus for audibly setting an electronic bookmark in stored data by selecting a location within the stored data, associating an electronic bookmark with the location, and generating an audible message for the electronic bookmark.

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