Patents by Inventor John C. Mitchell

John C. Mitchell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for processing the output of a speech recognition engine
    Publication number: 20020099542
    Abstract: data processing apparatus is disclosed for receiving recognition data from a speech recognition engine and its corresponding dictated audio data where the recognition data includes recognized words or characters. A display displays the recognized words or characters and the recognized words or characters re stored as a file together with the corresponding audio data. The recognized words or characters can be processed and link data is formed to link the position of the words or characters in the file and the position of the corresponding audio component in the audio data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: AllVoice Computing Plc.
    Inventors: John C. Mitchell, Alan James Heard, Steven Norman Corbett, Nicholas John Daniel
  • Speech-to-text dictation system with audio message capability
    Patent number: 5857099
    Abstract: Data processing apparatus is disclosed for receiving recognition data from a speech recognition engine and its corresponding dictated audio data where the recognition data includes recognised words or characters. A display displays the recognised words or characters and the recognised words or characters are stored as a file together with the corresponding audio data. Link data is formed to link the position of the words or characters in the file and the position of the corresponding audio component in the audio data. The recognised words or characters can be processed without loosing the audio data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: AllVoice Computing Plc
    Inventors: John C. Mitchell, Allen James Heard, Steven Norman Corbett, Nicholas John Daniel
  • Automated proofreading using interface linking recognized words to their audio data while text is being changed
    Patent number: 5799273
    Abstract: Data processing apparatus is disclosed for receiving recognition data from a speech recognition engine and its corresponding dictated audio data where the recognition data includes recognised words or characters. A display displays the recognised words or characters and the recognised words or characters are stored as a file together with the corresponding audio data. Link data is formed to link the position of the words or characters in the file and the position of the corresponding audio component in the audio data. The recognised words or characters can be processed without loosing the audio data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: AllVoice Computing Plc
    Inventors: John C. Mitchell, Alan James Heard, Steven Norman Corbett, Nicholas John Daniel
  • On-line documentation facility
    Patent number: 4800485
    Abstract: Users of an on-line documentation facility in a computer system are provided with the capability of specifying modifications to be made to the documentation that would otherwise be provided by the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignees: American Telephone and Telegraph Company, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Ackroff, Michael J. Heffler, John C. Mitchell
  • Detachably mounted ladder rack
    Patent number: 4751981
    Abstract: A ladder rack for pickup trucks mounted in a detachable manner along one side of truck box. A pair of stanchions each having upper ends provided with arms for ladder support. Brackets attach to the truck box side wall in parallel therewith. Posts on each bracket as well as sockets defined by the brackets receive a weldment at each stanchion lower end the weldments having keyhole openings for post reception and pins for insertion into the bracket sockets. A flexible lock automatically engages a post on the stanchion to prevent accidental upward displacement of the stanchion during truck travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Inventors: John C. Mitchell, Steven R. Mitchell
  • Motorcycle controlling sidecar for handicapped persons
    Patent number: 4221276
    Abstract: A motorcycle sidecar securely accommodates a handicapped driver seated in a wheelchair. Handlebars are mounted directly in front of the driver for steering the motorcycle. Other controls, including a throttle, a front brake lever, and a clutch lever are mounted on the handle bars. A rear brake lever and a gear shifting control are conveniently located in the sidecar for manipulation by the handicapped driver. A retractable ramp is provided for permitting the driver to roll his wheelchair into the sidecar. Brackets are provided for securely attaching the sidecar to a conventional motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1980
    Inventors: John C. Mitchell, Thomas N. Terning