Computer work station with voice messaging
US5926169A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/16
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer work station provides voice recording and playback without interruption of the user's working conditions, such as the appearance of the monitor screen, location of the user's hands over home positions, or direction of the user's gaze. A first work station embodiment includes a voice messaging mouse pad having a battery operated voice message module for record and playback using a microphone and speaker within the module. A second work station embodiment includes a voice messaging wrist rest that includes a similar battery operated voice messaging module. A third work station embodiment includes a voice messaging mouse that includes a similar battery powered voice messaging module.
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