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Electronic documentation system for generating written reports

  • US 5,732,221 A
  • Filed: 03/14/1995
  • Issued: 03/24/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a programmed portable computer system, said system having a first mode for set up and customization and a second mode for collecting information, a method for generating written reports based on succinct input from a user comprising the steps of:

  • a) selecting said first mode for set up and customization;

    b) in said first mode, defining a plurality of menus for entering information comprising;

    selecting a menu title for identifying a menu;

    assigning a current menu number for uniquely identifying said menu by said system; and

    providing a plurality of menu items for said menu including providing a plurality of programmable menu items which are changeable by the user and providing a plurality of fixed menu items which are not changeable by the user;

    c) selecting said second mode for collecting information;

    d) in said second mode, entering information using said defined plurality of menus;

    e) interpreting said entered information to format a written report based on said entered information; and

    f) generating said written report in response to said interpreting step;

    wherein said providing a plurality of fixed menu items step comprises;

    providing an "Eye" item for selecting one of right, left, and both eyes;

    providing a "Draw" item for drawing and writing;

    providing a "Default" item for attaching a plurality of pre-established default values;

    providing a "Prev Menu" item for redisplaying a previous menu; and

    providing a "First Menu" item for displaying a first menu.

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