Pen-Type Voice Computer Indexing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for recording and searching voice data are inefficient, requiring significant memory capacity and time-consuming blind searching, making it difficult for users to locate specific data.

Innovation Solution

A pen-type voice computer with integrated handwriting and voice recognition capabilities, allowing concurrent recording and indexing of pen writing and voice data, which can be wirelessly transmitted for efficient data storage and retrieval, using a headset-based voice interface and text-to-speech functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If voice data are stored using conventional methods, then memory capacity is consumed, but searching for specific data becomes time-consuming and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesearching timeVSAvoiddata structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by generating search indexes during the voice recording process itself. The system extracts keywords and creates index entries in real-time as voice data is captured, so that when searching is needed, the pre-prepared indexes enable immediate retrieval without time-consuming analysis of the entire voice database.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If voice recording is performed without indexing, then memory storage is simple, but locating specific data requires blind searching through complete voice data

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata retrieval easeVSAvoiddata finding time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary indexing system that mediates between the voice data storage and the search function. The index structure acts as a intermediate layer that maps keywords to specific voice segments, allowing users to retrieve data through simple keyword searches rather than blind listening through entire recordings.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If pen writing and voice recording are performed concurrently without integration, then each input method functions independently, but data association and searching become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconcurrent operation capabilityVSAvoiddata association information
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges pen writing and voice recording into an integrated data structure where handwriting notes and voice segments are associated through temporal and contextual relationships. The system combines both input types into unified index entries, allowing users to search and retrieve either handwritten notes or corresponding voice recordings through a single interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS8447611B2Pen-type voice computer and method thereof
Publication Date: 2013.05.21 FORTEMEDIA INC
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AI summary

A pen-type voice computer generating a voice index table and the method thereof. The method comprises recording voice data by a microphone, generating a handwriting index of the voice data by inputting drawing data using a handwriting input device, and associating the handwriting index with the corresponding voice data to generate the voice index table.