Population of lists and tasks from captured voice and audio content

Abstract

Automatic capture and population of task and list items in an electronic task or list surface via voice or audio input through an audio recording-capable mobile computing device is provided. A voice or audio task or list item may be captured for entry into a task application interface or into a list authoring surface interface for subsequent use as task items, reminders, to do items, list items, agenda items, work organization outlines, and the like. Captured voice or audio content may be transcribed locally or remotely, and transcribed content may be populated into a task or list authoring surface user interface that may be displayed on the capturing device (e.g., mobile telephone), or that may be stored remotely and subsequently displayed in association with a number of applications on a number of different computing devices.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to generating and populating lists and tasks, particularly from audio content. Background technique [0002] With the advent of computers and computer software, numerous advances have been made to help people manage both their work and non-work lives. To help people who are trying to multitask at work, at home, and in between, electronic task and calendar programs have been developed to aid in the often daunting task of maintaining, tracking, and remembering everything that must be done each day. Unfortunately, many people are usually reduced to handwriting numerous memos for themselves onto small slips of paper, notepads, sticky notes, etc. It is not uncommon to see numerous memos taped to individual desks, computer screens, household refrigerators, etc. to remind the individual of one or more tasks. While an individual has access to and can take advantage of a good electronic task or calendar program, he or she just ca...

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Problems solved by technology

However, in certain circumstances, such as when the user is driving or while the user is on the move, it may not be readily available or appropriate to use such a device for entering tasks or list items

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