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US9100742B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9100742-B2 |
| Application number | US-83087107-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | Apr 28, 2003 |
| Publication date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
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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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What is claimed is: 1. A handheld device for receiving audio input in the form of speech, the audio input recorded in a recording medium and processed by a speech recognition engine, thereby generating text, the handheld device comprising: an omni-directional microphone element disposed at a distal end for receiving the audio input; and a set of input buttons positioned on the handheld device, the set of buttons comprising: at least one navigation button for selectively navigat…
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- What does patent US9100742B2 cover?
- 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 in…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Pearah David E, Chen Francis, Nuance Communications Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04R1/086. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 04 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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