Patent ID: 6211863
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for use with a transcription system which includes a plurality of signal receivers for positioning adjacent a writing surface and for receiving position signals transmitted from a stylus through the air when the stylus is positioned over the writing surface, the transcription system using the position signals received by the signal receiver from the stylus to determine a position of the stylus relative to the writing surface, the method including:positioning a template on or adjacent a writing surface at a non-predetermined position relative to the plurality of signal receivers, the template including one or more input sections;determining the non-predetermined position of the template relative to the plurality of signal receivers bypositioning the stylus adjacent the template such that the stylus transmits position signals to the plurality of receivers, andhaving the transcription system determine the non-predetermined position of the template based on times of flight of the position signals;positioning the stylus adjacent a particular input section of the template, the stylus transmitting a position signal to the plurality of receivers in response; andhaving the transcription system determine that the stylus has been positioned adjacent the particular input section and perform a function associated with the particular input section in response.