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Computer-aided transcription system using pronounceable substitute text with a common cross-reference library

US5926787A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1998
Grant dateJul 20, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/073
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A transcription network having linked computer terminals for a court reporter and for examining, defending, and associate attorneys is disclosed. Cross-reference libraries, phoneme libraries, phoneme dictionaries, and pronunciation indices are used by a reporter terminal to generate readable text transcripts which are communicated to the other terminals for real-time review. Cross-reference libraries provide for the bulk of the transcription while stenographic keystrokes that cannot be directly transcribed are converted to phoneme text or other pronounceable form for down-line readability. A common cross-reference library is provided to supplement local cross-reference libraries to aid transcription and to provide for standardization. The reporter terminal provides for update and preparation of the local cross-reference libraries using case law and evidence prior to a proceeding, as well as provides key-stroke training for the court reporter. Foreign language tables are also provided to service proceedings involving two or more languages.

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