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Assignee: Dictaphone Corporation


Location: Stratford, CT
No. of patents: 77

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NumberTitleIssue Date
8185553Categorization of information using natural language processing and predefined templates
A computer implemented method for generating a report that includes latent information, comprising receiving an input data stream that includes latent information, performing one of normalization, validation, and extraction of the input data stream, processing the i...
05/22/2012
8095544Method, system, and apparatus for validation
In a method for validating data, a text of a document is received. At least one fact is extracted from the text. At least one expert refinement is merged with the at least one fact to create at least one modified fact. The at least one modified fact is provided for ...
01/10/2012
8069411System and method for auto-reuse of document text
A system and method for automatically reusing document text (e.g. repeated phrases or lists) in a newly created document having a predetermined document type (e.g. medical record). The present invention determines whether business rules exist for the predetermined d...
11/29/2011
8024176System, method and apparatus for prediction using minimal affix patterns
One embodiment generally pertains to a method of prediction. The method includes generating a set of affixes from a selected input sequence and comparing the set of affixes with a predictive set of affixes. The method also includes selecting an affix from the predic...
09/20/2011
7996223System and method for post processing speech recognition output
A system and method may be disclosed for facilitating the conversion of dictation into usable and formatted documents by providing a method of post processing speech recognition output. In particular, the post processing system may be configured to implement rewrite...
08/09/2011
7958443System and method for structuring speech recognized text into a pre-selected document format
A system for creating a structured report using a template having at least one predetermined heading and formatting data associated with each heading. The steps include recording a voice file, creating a speech recognized text file corresponding to the voice file, i...
06/07/2011
7937263System and method for tokenization of text using classifier models
The present invention pertains to a system and method for the tokenization of text. The featurizer may be configured to receive input text and convert the input text into tokens. According to one aspect of the invention, the tokens may include only one type of chara...
05/03/2011
7860717System and method for customizing speech recognition input and output
A system and method may be disclosed for facilitating the site-specific customization of automated speech recognition systems by providing a customization client for site-specific individuals to update and modify language model input files and post processor input f...
12/28/2010
7822598System and method for normalization of a string of words
The present invention relates generally to a system and method for categorization of strings of words. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method for normalizing a string of words for use in a system for categorization of words in a pred...
10/26/2010
7565282System and method for adaptive automatic error correction
A method for adaptive automatic error and mismatch correction is disclosed for use with a system having an automatic error and mismatch correction learning module, an automatic error and mismatch correction model, and a classifier module. The learning module operate...
07/21/2009
7542909Method, system, and apparatus for repairing audio recordings
A system and method is disclosed for detecting and repairing audio recordings that contain busy signals and extended periods of silence by searching for clusters of silence by reviewing the amplitude in an audio recording sample and listing each silence and sample t...
06/02/2009
7379946Categorization of information using natural language processing and predefined templates
Methods and systems for classifying and normalizing information using a combination of traditional data input methods, natural language processing, and predetermined templates are disclosed. One method may include activating a template. Based on this template, templ...
05/27/2008
7366767Dictation system employing computer-to-computer transmission of voice files controlled by hand microphone
A dictation system is formed of two personal computers connected by an e-mail system. A hand microphone with control switches is provided at one personal computer and a foot pedal is provided at the other personal computer. The hand microphone is used to generate a ...
04/29/2008
7315811System and method for accented modification of a language model
A system and method for a speech recognition technology that allows language models for a particular language to be customized through the addition of alternate pronunciations that are specific to the accent of the dictator, for a subset of the words in the language...
01/01/2008
7263483USB dictation device
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 position...
08/28/2007
7233938Systems and methods for coding information
The invention includes a medical document handling system and method and automated coding systems and methods for assigning predetermined medical codes to medical documents based on the documents' contents. The invention functions by analyzing electronic medical rec...
06/19/2007
7203288Intelligent routing of voice files in voice data management system
A portable digital voice recorder is interfaced for data communication with a personal computer. The personal computer is connected by a data communication network with other devices such as other personal computers, a central dictation system, and/or a voice mail s...
04/10/2007
7146321Distributed speech recognition system
A distributed speech recognition system includes a speech processor linked to a plurality of speech recognition engines. The speech processor includes an input for receiving speech files from a plurality of users and storage means for storing the received speech fil...
12/05/2006
7133829Dynamic insertion of a speech recognition engine within a distributed speech recognition system
A distributed speech recognition system provides for the convenient and expedited insertion of a new speech recognition engine. The system includes a central speech processor linked to at least one speech recognition engine. The at least one speech recognition engin...
11/07/2006
7035701Hand microphone interfaced to game controller port of personal computer
A hand microphone and an adaptor module form an assembly which is a peripheral device for a personal computer. The hand microphone is used to control dictation functions to be carried out by the PC. Two separate analog control signal channels are output from the han...
04/25/2006
7017161System and method for interfacing a radiology information system to a central dictation system
A software system provides an interface between a radiology information system and a central dictation system. The software includes first and second application modules which are both in communication with a database management system. Other components of the softw...
03/21/2006
6937706System and method for data recording
A system and method for monitoring a telephone switching environment. In a preferred embodiment the system and method simultaneously monitor both an SMDR link and a real-time CTI link, gather information about calls from both sources, and combine gathered informatio...
08/30/2005
6842405Automatic selection of recording mode in portable digital audio recorder
A portable digital audio recorder is operable with solid state memory cards having varying storage capacities. When a memory card is installed in the recorder, the recorder determines the storage capacity of the memory card. The recorder then automatically selects a...
01/11/2005
6785369System and method for data recording and playback
A system and method for playing back data segments stored in one or more locations and managed by one or more playback servers. In a preferred embodiment the system and method receive data describing data segments to be played back; transmit notifications to the pla...
08/31/2004
6785654Distributed speech recognition system with speech recognition engines offering multiple functionalities
A distributed speech recognition system includes a speech processor linked to a plurality of speech recognition engines. The speech processor includes an input for receiving speech files from a plurality of users and storage means for storing the received speech fil...
08/31/2004
6785370System and method for integrating call record information
A system and method for monitoring a telephone switching environment. In a preferred embodiment the system and method construct a call record for each telephone call; receive data regarding telephony events; match a received telephony event with a call record; updat...
08/31/2004
6775372System and method for multi-stage data logging
A multi-stage data logging system comprising a telecommunications stage for receiving, processing, and compressing data from one or more input channels, a recorder stage for storing said data to a memory device, a distribution stage for retrieving said stored data a...
08/10/2004
6766294Performance gauge for a distributed speech recognition system
A performance gauge for use in conjunction with a transcription system including a speech processor linked to at least one speech recognition engine and at least one transcriptionist. The speech processor includes an input for receiving speech files and storage mean...
07/20/2004
6738784Document and information processing system
The invention relates to an information and/or document processing system. The information processing system includes at least one user input device, a transcription center at which voice files received from the at least one user input device are transcribed to text...
05/18/2004
6728345System and method for recording and storing telephone call information
A system and method for monitoring a telephone switching environment. In a preferred embodiment the system and method identify telephone call segments that relate to one telephone call and construct a data representation of a lifetime of the telephone call, using da...
04/27/2004
6697827Palm top computer in which rocker switch controls dictation functions
A palm top computing device includes a rocker switch used to navigate among files stored in the computing device and/or among functions that may be selectable by a user. One function selectable by the user is a dictation mode of operation of the computing...
02/24/2004
6697841Dictation system employing computer-to-computer transmission of voice files controlled by hand microphone
A dictation system is formed of two personal computers connected by an e-mail system. A hand microphone with control switches is provided at one personal computer and a foot pedal is provided at the other personal computer. The hand microphone is used to ...
02/24/2004
6671567Voice file management in portable digital audio recorder
A portable digital voice recorder is interfaced for data communication with a personal computer. Voice data files are stored in the portable recorder together with header data which indicates the status of the voice data files. In response to a batch uplo...
12/30/2003
6578007Global document creation system including administrative server computer
A distributed dictation system includes a data communication network, an administrative server connected to the network, and a plurality of dictation servers connected to the network. The dictation servers store dictation jobs and selectively download the...
06/10/2003
6571211Voice file header data in portable digital audio recorder
A portable audio recorder stores voice information files in the form of digital data. Header data is associated with each voice information file. The header data includes the name of the person who dictated the voice information file and the serial number...
05/27/2003
6529450Hand microphone interfaced to game controller port of personal computer
A hand microphone and an adaptor module form an assembly which is a peripheral device for a personal computer. The hand microphone is used to control dictation functions to be carried out by the PC. Two separate analog control signal channels are output f...
03/04/2003
6493672Automatic distribution of voice files
The proceedings of a business meeting are recorded on a portable digital audio recorder. The resulting digitized speech signals are uploaded to a personal computer which is part of a data communication network. Users of the network may arrange to access t...
12/10/2002
6321129Enhanced user control operations for portable digital audio recorder
A portable sound recording device includes a microphone, a speaker and recording/playback circuitry connected to the microphone and speaker. The recording/playback circuitry includes a recording medium such as a removable solid state memory card. A contro...
11/20/2001
6314331Enhanced user control operations for sound recording system
A sound recording system includes a hand microphone with a plurality of operation switches mounted on the hand microphone. The switches include a record switch. The system also includes a sound recording device which is connected by a signal path to the h...
11/06/2001
6308158Distributed speech recognition system with multi-user input stations
A central dictation system includes a central server computer and a plurality of voice input stations connected to the server computer. Speaker-dependent speech recognition capabilities are provided at each voice input station, and any authorized user may...
10/23/2001
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