System and method for recording writing performed on a surface

A system for recording a writing performed on a surface comprising:

• a stylus comprising a first signal transmitter for transmitting position signals corresponding to positional data representative of the writing when the stylus is disposed adjacent to the surface;
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• a detector assembly comprising a plurality of condenser microphones for receiving the position signals transmitted by the stylus.

A detector for use in a transcription system, the transcription system including a stylus for transmitting signals when the stylus is disposed adjacent to a surface, the detector comprising:

• a base appliance comprising a plurality of signal receivers for receiving the position signals transmitted by the stylus, logic for converting the position signals to positional data, and an internal local storage medium for recording the positional data;
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• a personality module removably attachable to the base appliance for providing a user interface for the detector.

A detector for use in a transcription system, the transcription system including a stylus for transmitting signals when the stylus is disposed adjacent to a surface, the detector comprising:

• a base appliance comprising a plurality of condenser microphones for receiving position signals transmitted by the stylus, the position signals corresponding to positional data representative of writing performed on the surface;
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• a personality module removably attachable to the base appliance for providing a user interface for the detector.