On 1 Dec 99, 13:12, Shashi Chopra wrote:
> I am looking for a compact electronic gadget to play my recorded
> messages on scheduled dates to remind me of the tasks to be done. I do
> not know whether this type of gadget is available, but what I have
> imagined is possibly a record player with a CPU inside to process the
> data with a number pad with digits from zero to nine. The message will
> be played back on the date entered in the date/month format-12072000
> will indicate the message to be played on 12th July 2000. A red blinking
> light on this date will indicate to listen to the message. There will be
> other normal buttons for edit, forward for forwarding the date to
> another date, delete the message, �All� button to listen to all the
> recorded messages and so on. I will be grateful if someone can guide me
> where and how to look for a gadget of the type described above.
Sharp, Casio, Rolodex and other companies make hand held devices that
enable you to enter to-do lists, schedules and the like and have alarm and
reminder features. Of all those that I reviewed, I saw none that had a
recorder and playback feature that worked in tandem with the scheduler.
With today's technology, it would seem possible that such a device exists.
> Can an idea be patented in USA?
No. Cite: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/doc/general/what.htm
<quote>
A patent cannot be obtained upon a mere idea or suggestion. The patent is
granted upon the new machine, manufacture, etc., as has been said, and not
upon the idea or suggestion of the new machine. A complete description of
the actual machine or other subject matter for which a patent is sought is
required.
<endquote>
Alan
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