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Computer work station with voice messaging

US5926169A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 1996
Grant dateJul 20, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 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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