Abstract: A document organizing work desk is comprising, a platform 101 elevated by support legs 102, a rack 103 with multiple chambers 104 for document storage via individual openings, a text extraction unit 105 for image capture and text extraction, an articulated telescopic gripper 105d for page turning and alignment, an AI (artificial intelligence) based camera 106 identifies platform 101 documents, a sliding unit 107 with an articulated telescopic link 109 and clamp 108 fetches documents from chambers 104 to the front, a spring barrel cam pusher 110 moves documents onto a conveyor belt 111 towards the platform 101 center, a robotic arm 112 places unrelated documents onto the belt 111 for storage, a motorized circular flap 113 with pliable members 115 turns pages, an analysis module summarizes documents for a display panel 116, a pair of imaging means 117 and microphones 118 record platform 101 conversations.
Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a document organizing work desk that addresses the challenges of managing and processing physical documents within a professional workspace, particularly in fields requiring meticulous organization and analysis, such as the legal sector.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Efficient document organizing is crucial for quick retrieval, streamlined workflows, and reduced clutter. The document organization enhances productivity by minimizing search times, ensures information accessibility for informed decision-making, and optimizes workspace utilization, ultimately saving time and resources while improving overall efficiency. Disorganized documents lead to wasted time searching, reduced productivity, and increased frustration. The disorganized documents hinder efficient workflows, cause loss of important information, and increases the risk of errors and inconsistencies. Poor organization also complicates collaboration, impacts decision-making due to lack of readily available data, and leads to security vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
[0003] Traditionally used devices for document organizing include physical filing cabinets, folders, binders, and manual indexing. These methods often suffer from problems when considering automation. They require manual effort for filing, retrieval, and tracking, making them inherently slow and labor-intensive. Achieving automation is challenging as the documents are not in a digital format, necessitating manual scanning and data entry. Physical storage consumes significant space and lacks the searchability and accessibility, hindering automated workflows that rely on quick information retrieval and processing. Version control and collaboration also become cumbersome without digital infrastructure, making seamless automation difficult to achieve.
[0004] US5893908A discloses about an electronic document management system that takes advantage of advanced document analysis techniques. The electronic document management system may provide automatic archiving of documents and retrieval without the need to navigate through a directory structure or specify a filename. Document comparison is facilitated by automatic retrieval of a previous version of a document. A digital copier alerts a user when a document to be copies already exists electronically within a database.
[0005] US20150060377A1 discloses about a document organizer includes a base frame, a rear frame, a front frame, and a plurality of dividers. The base frame includes a plurality of base boards and base connecting boards. Each base board has a first folding line. The rear frame includes a plurality of rear boards and rear connecting boards. Each rear board has a third folding line. The front frame includes a plurality of front boards and front connecting boards. Each front board has a fifth folding line. Each divider has a fourth coupling portion, a fifth coupling portion, and a sixth coupling portion correspondingly couple to a first coupling portion, a second coupling portion, and a third coupling portion. The base frame, read frame, front frame, and the dividers cooperatively define a plurality of storage space therebetween. As a result, the document organizer is collapsible to save space and materials.
[0006] Conventionally, many desks available in market for assisting in organizing documents. However, these desks fall short in providing an automatic document identification, categorization, and digital text extraction. These desks don’t support proactive document retrieval, workflow automation, or integrated recording and transcription. These desks also lack dynamic storage, archival management, and interactive features that bridge physical and digital document handling, limiting real-time summarization, presentation, and linking to digital files or schedules.
[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a desk that should autonomously manage physical documents, integrates them into digital workflows, and enables proactive handling based on context and schedules. The desk should also include dynamic storage and retrieval, automated content extraction and summarization, audio recording and transcription, document identification and categorization, and optimized workspace organization to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.
[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a desk that is capable of identifying, organizing, and retrieving documents based on upcoming schedules or topics for helping users to access the right information at the right time.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a desk that is capable of extracting and summarizing text from documents so that users quickly understand the content without reading through entire documents manually, thus improving efficiency and productivity.
[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a desk that is capable of managing and storing both physical documents and related audio-visual records, ensuring all information is kept together and easily accessible when needed.
[0012] Yet, another object of the present invention is to develop a desk that is capable of reducing the need for manual handling by automating how documents are moved, sorted, and stored, saving time and minimizing errors during document management.
[0013] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0014] The present invention relates to a document organizing work desk that is capable of storing physical documents while autonomously identify and categorize them. This desk facilitates on-demand retrieval and enables the extraction and digital processing of textual content from these physical documents.
[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a document organizing work desk comprises of a platform raised by a plurality of support legs mounted underneath the platform, a rack configured with a plurality of chambers is disposed over the platform for a storage of documents via an opening formed with each of the chambers, a text extraction unit installed within each of the chambers to extract text from the documents, an AI (artificial intelligence) based camera mounted over the platform to identify and determine the documents placed on the platform, a sliding unit installed vertically along a height of the rack, with a clamp attached with the sliding unit by means of an articulated telescopic link, to fetch documents from the chambers to position in front of the rack, a scheduler configured with a control unit, to wirelessly access the schedule of upcoming matters, by means of a communication unit connected with the control unit, to accordingly actuate the sliding unit, the link and the clamp to position documents related to the matter in front of the rack, a spring barrel cam pusher attached on the platform in front of the rack pushes the document onto a conveyor belt provided on the platform to convey the documents towards a central region of the platform, a robotic arm installed over the platform to place unrelated documents onto the conveyor belt for storing the unrelated documents into chambers by the sliding unit, the link and the clamp; wherein onto the conveyor belt.
[0016] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the device further mentions that the text extraction unit comprises a dual axis lead screw arrangement attached with an inner upper surface of the chamber, an OCR (optical character recognition) module attached with the lead screw arrangement by means of a telescopic rod, to capture images of the documents to extract text, the text extraction unit further comprises an articulated telescopic gripper attached within the chamber for turning and aligning pages of the document, a circular motorised flap is mounted on the platform by means of a support, having a pair of pliable members attached with a periphery of the flap to turn pages of the document, an analysis module is configured with the control unit, summarises the document, a display panel mounted on the platform to show the summarised document, a pair of imaging means mounted on the platform along with a pair of microphones to records conversations across the platform to store audio-visuals and transcript of the conversation in a memory unit connected with the control unit, a user interface is adapted to be installed with a computing unit, to enable the user to connect with the communication unit to access summarised documents, recorded audio-visuals and transcripts, and a battery is associated with the desk for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the desk.
[0017] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a document organizing work desk.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0020] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.
[0021] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0022] The present invention relates to a document organizing work desk that offers document management by providing capabilities such as storage and retrieval, identification and classification, digital text extraction and summarization, in professional environments.
[0023] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a document organizing work desk is illustrated, comprising a platform 101 raised by a plurality of support legs 102 mounted underneath the platform 101, a rack 103 configured with a plurality of chambers 104 is disposed over the platform 101, a text extraction unit 105 installed within each of the chambers 104, the text extraction unit 105 comprises a dual axis lead screw arrangement 105a attached with an inner upper surface of the chambers 104, an OCR (optical character recognition) module 105b attached with the lead screw arrangement 105a by means of a telescopic rod 105c, an articulated telescopic gripper 105d attached within the chambers 104, an AI (artificial intelligence) based camera 106 mounted over the platform 101, a sliding unit 107 installed vertically along a height of the rack 103, a clamp 108 attached with the sliding unit 107 by means of an articulated telescopic link 109, a spring barrel cam pusher 110 attached on the platform 101 in front of the rack 103, a conveyor belt 111 provided on the platform 101, a robotic arm 112 installed over the platform 101, a circular motorised flap 113 is mounted on the platform 101 by means of a support 114, having a pair of pliable members 115 attached with a periphery of the flap 113, a display panel 116 mounted on the platform 101, and a pair of imaging means 117 mounted on the platform 101 along with a pair of microphones 118.
[0024] The desk disclosed herein includes a platform 101 that is developed to be positioned on a flat surface and is elevated via multiple support legs 102 (preferably in range 4-6). The platform 101 resembling a traditional desk, that integrates all necessary components for assisting users in includes but not limited to,
For example:
• Legal document classification, case file handling, real-time analysis, and judicial decision-making of a court for assisting judges.
• Staffrooms and principle rooms in a school for school documents handling for assisting teachers.
[0025] The platform 101 incorporates a rack 103 configured with multiple chambers 104 (preferably in range 4-6) is positioned above the platform 101 to store documents via an opening formed with each of the chambers 104. The platform 101 is also installed with a push button, accessed by the user to activate the desk for performing the required operations. When the user presses the push button, the electrical circuit is completed, which in response turns the desk on. The push button is integrated with an actuator and a spring, which are automatically activated when pressed. They work together to move the internal contact, completing the circuit and allowing electrical current to flow, thereby activating a control unit is preferably a microcontroller.
[0026] The microcontroller associated with the desk is pre-fed to detect the signal and actuate/activate the required component of the desk. The microcontroller used herein is pre-fed using artificial intelligence and machine learning protocols to coordinate the working of the desk. Further, the microcontroller activates a scheduler configured with the microcontroller to wirelessly access a schedule of upcoming matters through the intermediary of a communication unit that is connected to the microcontroller.
[0027] The scheduler typically comprises a protocol module executed by the microcontroller, which is configured to interact with a remote server includes but not limited to, of the court or the school via the communication unit. Upon initiation, the scheduler utilizes the communication unit, which employ protocols such as Wi-Fi or cellular data, to establish a secure connection with the server hosting the schedule. The communication unit used herein is preferably a Wi-Fi module that is a hardware component that enables the scheduler to connect wirelessly with the server. The Wi-Fi module works by utilizing radio waves to transmit and receive data over short distances. The core functionality relies on the IEEE 802.11 standards, which define the protocols for wireless local area networking (WLAN). Once connected, the communication unit allows the scheduler to send and receive data through data packets.
[0028] Once the connection is established, the scheduler sends authenticated requests to retrieve the relevant schedule data, specifying parameters such as date ranges or user identifiers. The retrieved schedule data, containing details of upcoming matters including dates, times, case names, and potentially associated document identifiers, is then analyze and stored within the microcontroller's memory. The scheduler periodically refreshes this data or respond to specific requests from other modules/components within the desk to ensure the information regarding upcoming matters is current and readily available for subsequent actions, such as the pre-fetching and presentation of relevant documents.
[0029] Upon determination of the upcoming matter by the control unit, the microcontroller actuates a sliding unit 107 arranged vertically along a height of the rack 103 to positioned a clamp 108 configured with the sliding unit 107, towards the stored documents for fetching the required document from the chambers 104 and position the in front of the rack 103. The sliding unit 107 comprises a pair of sliding rails, each fabricated with grooves that engage with wheels of a slider. The slider is further coupled to a bi-directional motor via a shaft. Upon actuation by the microcontroller, the bi-directional motor rotates in either a clockwise or an anti-clockwise direction, thereby imparting rotational motion to the shaft. This shaft serves to convert electrical energy into rotational energy, facilitating the movement of the wheels as they traverse the sliding rails with a firm engagement within the grooves. The resultant movement of the sliding unit 107 causes a corresponding vertical translation of the clamp 108 as required.
[0030] Once the clamp 108 is aligned with the designated chambers 104 of the rack 103, the microcontroller actuates an articulated telescopic link 109 installed in between the clamp 108 and the sliding unit 107 to extend and positioned the clamp 108 near the required document for gripping. The telescopic link 109 is linked to a pneumatic unit, including an air compressor, air cylinders, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the link 109. The pneumatic unit is operated by the microcontroller, such that the microcontroller actuates valve to allow passage of compressed air from the compressor within the cylinder, the compressed air further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston. The piston is connected with the link 109 and due to applied pressure the link 109 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the telescopic link 109 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. Thus, the microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the link 109 in order to allow the clamp 108 to grip the document and simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates the clamp 108 to grip the document.
[0031] Once the clamp 108 is positioned near the document, the microcontroller actuates the clamp 108 to grip the document. The clamp 108 comprises a hinge arrangement operates by utilizing a pivoting action to securely grip the document. The arrangement consists of two jaws connected by a hinge, allowing them to rotate relative to each other. When the clamp 108 is positioned over the document, the microcontroller actuates an actuator (usually pneumatic or hydraulic) that applies force to the arms, causing them to pivot inward. The hinge enables the arms to close with a controlled motion, applying even pressure on the document’s surface. This pivoting action ensures a firm and stable grip over the document. During dynamic conditions, such as vibrations, the hinge arrangement maintains the gripping force by allowing slight adjustments in the arm angles for ensuring the document remains securely held. Once the document is successfully gripped, the microcontroller directs the sliding unit 107 and the link 109 to position the gripped document in front of the rack 103.
[0032] Subsequent to the document being positioned in front of the rack 103, the microcontroller actuates a spring barrel cam pusher 110, configured on the platform 101 anterior to the rack 103 to propels the document onto a conveyor belt 111 installed on the platform 101, which functions to transport the document towards a central region of the platform 101. The spring barrel cam pusher 110 operates through a mechanical conversion of rotational motion into linear pushing motion. The pusher 110 typically consists of a motorised cylindrical slotted cam (the barrel) with a helical groove or slot machined into its surface. This barrel is mounted on a rotating shaft, which is driven by a motor, interlinked with the microcontroller for precise control. A spring-loaded pusher 110, is positioned to engage with this groove.
[0033] As the motor rotates the barrel cam in a frame, the helical groove forces the follower to translate linearly along the axis of the barrel. The spring arrangement ensures that the follower maintains continuous contact with the cam's groove. The specific geometry of the helical groove – its pitch and angle – dictates the speed and force of the linear motion of the pusher 110. When the document is positioned in front of the rack 103 and aligned with the pusher 110, the microcontroller actuates the motor, rotating the barrel cam. The rotating cam then drives the spring-loaded pusher 110 forward in a controlled manner. This linear movement of the pusher 110 exerts a force on the document, effectively pushing the document from its position in front of the rack 103 onto the surface of the conveyor belt 111. The spring ensures a consistent pushing force, while the cam profile determines the extent and speed of the push for facilitating a smooth transfer of the document onto the conveyor belt 111.
[0034] Once the document is transferred over the conveyor belt 111, the microcontroller actuates the conveyor belt 111 to transport the document towards a central region of the platform 101. The conveyer belt 111 utilizes a continuous belt 111, often constructed from durable and non-slip materials includes but not limited to, like rubber or polyurethane, looped around at least two pulleys. One of these pulleys is the driving force, directly connected to a motor interlinked with the microcontroller. This motor, which is a DC motor for consistent speed or a more precise stepper motor for controlled increments, receives commands from the microcontroller. Actuation of the motor rotates the driven pulley, which in turn moves the belt 111. The frictional force between the belt's surface and the document ensures reliable transport, thus moving the document to the central region of the platform 101, potentially guided by side rails.
[0035] In addition, the desk incorporates a circular motorized flap 113, mounted on the platform 101 via a support 114, which features a pair of pliable members 115 affixed to its periphery, that is controlled by the microcontroller to turn pages of the document. The circular motorized flap 113 turns pages of the document through a controlled mechanical action. The microcontroller initiates the process by sending a signal to a small electric motor that is mechanically linked to the circular flap 113. This motor then rotates the flap 113 about its central axis. Attached to the periphery of this flap 113 are the pair of pliable members 115, often made of a flexible material includes but not limited to, like a thin polymer or rubber.
[0036] As the flap 113 rotates, these pliable members 115 come into contact with the edge of the topmost page of the document. The rotational motion, combined with the pliability and a slight downward pressure or angled approach of the members 115, creates a frictional force against the page. Continued rotation of the flap 113 causes the pliable member to gently sweep across the surface of the page, lifting it from the stack. The circular motion ensures a consistent and controlled turning action, preventing the page from tearing or folding improperly. Once the page is turned to a sufficient angle, the pliable member slips off the edge, allowing the next page. The speed, direction and actuation of the flap's rotation are precisely controlled by the microcontroller for enabling it to turn pages forward or backward as needed.
[0037] Subsequent to the document being placed on the central region of the platform 101, the microcontroller initiates a pair of imaging means 117 and a pair of microphones 118, both installed on the platform 101 to record conversations occurring across the platform 101, and the resulting audio-visual data, along with a transcript of the conversation, is stored in a memory unit connected to the microcontroller. The pair of imaging means 117 preferably is an artificial intelligence based imaging unit is used to record visuals occurring across the platform 101.
[0038] The imaging unit is designed to capture a series of visual inputs from its surroundings using a dedicated lens assembly. These captured visual inputs are directly stored within the unit's internal memory in their raw, optical data format, preserving the initial light information. The imaging unit comprises a processor, which is specifically programmed with artificial intelligence protocols. This processor directly accesses and analyzes the stored optical data. By applying its protocols, the processor intelligently identifies, isolates, and extracts the pertinent information contained within the captured images. Following this extraction process, the processor converts the identified data into a stream of digital pulses and bits. This digital representation of the visual information is then efficiently transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller, upon receiving this processed digital data, undertakes further analysis and then encoded into a compressed format for efficient storage.
[0039] Simultaneously, the pair of microphones 118, each containing a diaphragm and a transducing element, capture acoustic energy emanating from conversations occurring across the platform 101. Sound waves cause the diaphragms to vibrate, and these mechanical vibrations are converted into analog electrical signals. These analog signals are then amplified and passed through an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) to produce digital audio samples. A digital signal processor (DSP) or the microcontroller apply noise reduction or echo cancellation protocols to enhance audio clarity. The digital audio data is subsequently encoded into a compressed audio format (e.g., AAC). Synchronization signals managed by the microcontroller ensure temporal alignment between the video streams from the imaging means 117 and the audio streams from the microphones 118, creating the integrated audio-visual data.
[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, to generate a transcript, the digitized audio data is typically processed by an Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) module, which integrated within the microcontroller. The ASR module employs acoustic and linguistic models to convert the audio stream into a textual representation of the spoken words. Finally, the captured audio-visual data (the synchronized video and audio streams) and the generated transcript are digitally encoded and stored within the memory unit that is directly interfaced with the microcontroller. This memory unit serves as a repository for the recorded information, allowing for subsequent retrieval and analysis of the interactions and conversations that transpired on the platform 101. The microcontroller manages the initiation, synchronization, and storage processes for both the imaging and audio recording components.
[0041] If the user needs to access a specific document content from the rack 103 as specified via a computing unit wirelessly connected with the microcontroller via the communication unit disclosed above, then the microcontroller actuates a text extraction unit 105 situated within each of the chambers 104 to extract textual data from the documents contained therein for the purpose of identifying the document pertinent to the scheduled matter.
[0042] The computing unit mentioned herein includes, but not limited to smartphone, tablet or laptop and inbuilt with a user-interface that is accessed by the user to provide input commands for extract text from the specified documents. Once connected, the module allows the microcontroller to send and receive data through data packets.
[0043] The text extraction unit 105 incorporates a dual axis lead screw arrangement 105a affixed to an inner upper surface of the chambers 104, an OCR (optical character recognition) module 105b is coupled to this lead screw arrangement 105a via a telescopic rod 105c, enabling the capture of document images for subsequent text extraction.
[0044] Upon activation of the extraction unit 105, the microcontroller triggers the dual axis lead screw arrangement 105a to position the OCR module 105b over the specified document precisely for extracting text from the document. The dual axis lead screw arrangement 105a utilizes two lead screws to control the movement and positioning of the OCR module 105b in two axes. The two axis lead screw arrangement 105a comprises of a pair of lead screws both are positioned perpendicular each other. Each screws have its own dedicated lead screw and corresponding nut assembly. Each lead screw is driven by a motor, allowing control movement of the OCR module 105b over the documents and position the OCR module 105b over document.
[0045] Once positioned over the documents, the microcontroller triggers the OCR module 105b to extract text from the document. The OCR (Optical Character Recognition) module 105b captures images of documents to extract text through a multi-stage process involving image acquisition and analysis. Operationally, the sensor 105b utilizes an integrated camera to illuminate the document and focus its image onto a light-sensitive array, typically a CMOS or CCD sensor. This sensor 105b converts the light patterns into a digital pixel map representing the document's visual information. Subsequently, this digital image undergoes pre-processing, which involve binarization to create a high-contrast black and white image, noise reduction to eliminate artifacts, deskewing to correct any document tilt, and segmentation to isolate individual characters. The core of the text extraction lies in character recognition, where protocols analyze the segmented characters. Pattern matching techniques compare the pixel patterns of each character against a database linked with the microcontroller of known glyphs. Finally, post-processing steps such as spell checking and contextual analysis are applied to refine the recognized text, correcting errors and improving accuracy. The output is a digital representation of the text contained within the captured document image.
[0046] To facilitate text extraction, an articulated telescopic gripper 105d is integrated within each chambers 104 to manipulate the document by turning and aligning its pages. The gripper's operation is triggered by the microcontroller following each instance of text extraction from a page of the document. The telescopic gripper 105d works in same manner as the telescopic link 109 disclosed above by employing the pneumatic unit, for turning and aligning the pages of the document.
[0047] Concurrently, the microcontroller powers the telescopic rod 105c to precisely position the OCR module 105b over the document. The extraction and retraction of the telescopic rod 105c works in same manner as the telescopic link 109 disclosed above by employing the pneumatic unit, for positioning the OCR senor above the document precisely for text extraction. The actuation of the gripper 105d, rod 105c, and the module 105b is controlled by microcontroller in a subsequent manner in order to extract text from the whole document and stored in the memory unit.
[0048] Once text is extracted from the document, the microcontroller activates an analysis module is paired with the microcontroller to summarise the extracted text of the document. The analysis module operates on the extracted text to generate a concise summary of the document's content. Upon receiving the digital text output from the OCR module 105b, the analysis module employs various Natural Language Processing (NLP) protocols. Initially, the text undergoes preprocessing, which includes tokenization (splitting the text into individual words or units), stop word removal (eliminating common words like "the," "a," "is" that carry less semantic weight), and stemming or lemmatization (reducing words to their root form). Subsequently, the module performs a semantic analysis, identifying key concepts, entities (like names, dates, locations), and the relationships between them. This often involves techniques like part-of-speech tagging, named entity recognition, and dependency parsing. To generate the summary, the module typically employs one or more summarization protocols. Extractive summarization identifies the most important sentences or phrases from the original text based on statistical measures (e.g., term frequency-inverse document frequency) or graph-based ranking protocols (e.g., TextRank). Abstractive summarization, a more complex approach, aims to understand the meaning of the entire document and then generate new sentences that convey the key information, potentially using different wording and sentence structures than the original text. The analysis module includes protocols for text preprocessing, semantic analysis, and summarization, along with the computational resources (processing power and memory) required to execute these protocols on the extracted text data. The output of the analysis module is a condensed version of the document's content, highlighting the most salient points.
[0049] Once the extracted data is summarized, then the microcontroller transmits the summarized document in form of an electrical signal to a display panel 116 for displaying the summary of the document. The display panel 116, typically a liquid crystal display (LCD), functions to visually present the extracted text to the user. Operationally, the microcontroller, after receiving the processed text data from the OCR module 105b, sends signals to the display driver integrated within the panel 116. This display driver contains circuitry that controls individual pixels or sub-pixels on the screen. For an LCD, the driver manipulates the orientation of liquid crystals within each pixel by applying varying electrical voltages, thereby controlling the amount of light that passes through color filters to create the desired characters. By precisely controlling the intensity of these sub-pixels, the display driver renders the characters of the extracted text on the screen. The font, size, and formatting of the displayed text are also determined by instructions from the microcontroller to the display driver. The display panel 116 include a pixel array, a thin-film transistors (TFTs) that switch individual pixels, the color filters (in LCDs), the light-emitting diodes (in OLEDs), and the driving circuitry that interprets the signals from the microcontroller to generate the visual output of the summary of the document. Additionally, the computing unit enables the user to access summarised documents, recorded audio-visuals and transcripts.
[0050] An AI (artificial intelligence) based camera 106, installed above the platform 101 and activated by the microcontroller, captures multiple images of the platform's vicinity to identify and determine any unrelated documents placed on the platform 101. The camera 106 comprises of an image capturing module including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the platform 101, and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit in form of an optical data. The imaging unit also comprises of a processor that is encrypted with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. This extracted data undergoes further processing, including noise reduction and feature extraction, before being converted into digital pulses and bits for transmission to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data to identify documents currently on the platform 101 that are determined to be unrelated to the immediate task and their designated storage chambers 104.
[0051] Upon detection of the unused document placed over the platform 101, the microcontroller actuates a robotic arm 112 provided over the platform 101 to place the documents onto the conveyor belt 111 for storing the unrelated documents into the rack 103. The robotic arm 112 comprises of a robotic link and a clamp attached to the link. The robotic link is made of several segments that are attached together by joints also referred to as axes. Each joint of the segments contains a step motor that rotates and allows the robotic link to complete a specific motion of the arm 112. Upon actuation of the robotic arm 112 by the microcontroller, the motor drives the movement of the clamp to grip the document placed on the platform 101 onto the conveyer belt 111.
[0052] As soon as the document is placed over the conveyer belt 111, the microcontroller re-actuates the conveyer belt 111 in backward direction to translate the unrelated document towards the front of the rack 103 for storing the document in the chambers 104. Once the document is positioned near the rack 103, the microcontroller re-actuates the sliding unit 107, the telescopic link 109 and clamp 108 to store the document in the designated chambers 104.
[0053] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the work desk incorporates a contradiction detection module configured with the control unit. If an advocate presents a statement during proceedings that contradicts a previously recorded statement within the control unit memory, this module identifies the discrepancy. Upon detection, a holographic projection unit is immediately activated to project a visual record, such as a video, of the earlier hearing wherein the prior statement was made. This projected visual evidence directly assists the presiding judge in addressing the identified inconsistencies and ensuring the proceedings maintain fairness and accuracy.
[0054] Furthermore, the desk includes a precedent analysis module is configured with the control unit. For example, this module is configured to compare the specifics of the current case under consideration with a database of similar cases adjudicated by higher courts. Through the analysis of past verdicts, the precedent analysis module generates insights into potential legal outcomes relevant to the present matter. Based on the synthesis of historical judicial data and the specific inputs of the current case, the desk provides suggestions regarding possible legal outcomes. This functionality aids the judge in rendering informed decisions by considering established legal precedents and reasoning.
[0055] Additionally, the work desk features a document necessity identification module configured with the control unit. During the course of hearings, if the microcontroller determine that additional documents are required from either the respondent or the petitioner to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the matter, this module identifies the need. Upon such identification, the communication unit of the desk automatically generates and transmits a notification to the concerned party, specifying the required documents.
[0056] Lastly, a battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the desk to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrode named as a cathode and an anode. The battery uses a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the desk.
[0057] The present invention work best in the following manner, where the platform 101 is supported by the plurality of support legs 102, over which the rack 103 configured with multiple chambers 104 is disposed for document storage. Each chambers 104 is formed with the opening and integrated with the text extraction unit 105 that includes the dual-axis lead screw arrangement 105a fixed to the inner upper surface of the chambers 104, the OCR module 105b mounted via the telescopic rod 105c for capturing images and extracting text, and the articulated telescopic gripper 105d for turning and aligning pages. The circular motorized flap 113 with the pliable members 115 to assist in page turning. The AI-based camera 106 for document identification and recognition. The vertically movable sliding unit 107, along with the clamp 108 linked via the articulated telescopic link 109, is configured to fetch and place documents in front of the rack 103. The spring barrel cam pusher 110, comprising the frame with the motorized cylindrical slotted cam and the spring-loaded sliding pusher 110, transfers documents to the conveyor belt 111 that conveys them to the central platform 101 region. The robotic arm 112 manages unrelated documents by positioning them on the conveyor for re-storage. The scheduler integrated with the control unit and the communication unit to wirelessly access upcoming matter schedules. The analysis module processes extracted text to summarize content on the display panel 116. The pair of imaging means 117 and microphones 118 record audio-visual data and store transcripts, which is accessed via the user interface connected to the computing unit.
[0058] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A document organizing work desk, comprising:
i) a platform 101 raised by a plurality of support legs 102 mounted underneath the platform 101;
ii) a rack 103 configured with a plurality of chambers 104 is disposed over the platform 101 for a storage of documents via an opening formed with each of the chambers 104;
iii) a text extraction unit 105 installed within each of the chambers 104 to extract text from the documents;
iv) an AI (artificial intelligence) based camera 106 mounted over the platform 101 to identify and determine the documents placed on the platform 101;
v) a sliding unit 107 installed vertically along a height of the rack 103, with a clamp 108 attached with the sliding unit 107 by means of an articulated telescopic link 109, to fetch documents from the chambers 104 to position in front of the rack 103;
vi) a scheduler configured with a control unit, to wirelessly access the schedule of upcoming matters, by means of a communication unit connected with the control unit, to accordingly actuate the sliding unit 107, the link 109 and the clamp 108 to position documents related to the matter in front of the rack 103; and
vii) a spring barrel cam pusher 110 attached on the platform 101 in front of the rack 103 pushes the document onto a conveyor belt 111 provided on the platform 101 to convey the documents towards a central region of the platform 101 and actuate a robotic arm 112 installed over the platform 101 to place unrelated documents onto the conveyor belt 111 for storing the unrelated documents into chambers 104 by the sliding unit 107, the link 109 and the clamp 108; wherein onto the conveyor belt 111.
2) The desk as claimed in claim 1, wherein the text extraction unit 105 comprises a dual axis lead screw arrangement 105a attached with an inner upper surface of the chambers 104, an OCR (optical character recognition) module 105b attached with the lead screw arrangement 105a by means of a telescopic rod 105c, to capture images of the documents to extract text.
3) The desk as claimed in claim 1, wherein the text extraction unit 105 further comprises an articulated telescopic gripper 105d attached within the chambers 104 for turning and aligning pages of the document.
4) The desk as claimed in claim 1, wherein a circular motorised flap 113 is mounted on the platform 101 by means of a support 114, having a pair of pliable members 115 attached with a periphery of the flap 113 to turn pages of the document.
5) The desk as claimed in claim 1, wherein an analysis module is configured with the control unit, summarises the document, based on text extracted from the document by the OCR module 105b to actuate a display panel 116 mounted on the platform 101 to show the summarised document.
6) The desk as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pair of imaging means 117 mounted on the platform 101 along with a pair of microphones 118 to records conversations across the platform 101 to store audio-visuals and transcript of the conversation in a memory unit connected with the control unit.
7) The desk as claimed in claim 1, wherein a user interface is adapted to be installed with a computing unit, to enable the user to connect with the communication unit to access summarised documents, recorded audio-visuals and transcripts.
8) The desk as claimed in claim 1, wherein the spring barrel cam pusher 110 comprises a frame with a motorised cylindrical slotted cam rotating within the frame, with a spring-loaded sliding pusher 110 provided in the frame and connected with the cam by a protrusion sliding in the slot of the cam.
| # | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202521050915-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 2 | 202521050915-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 3 | 202521050915-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 4 | 202521050915-PROOF OF RIGHT [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 5 | 202521050915-POWER OF AUTHORITY [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 6 | 202521050915-FORM-9 [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 7 | 202521050915-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 8 | 202521050915-FORM 18 [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 9 | 202521050915-FORM 1 [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 10 | 202521050915-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 11 | 202521050915-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 12 | 202521050915-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 13 | 202521050915-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 14 | 202521050915-DRAWINGS [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 15 | 202521050915-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 16 | 202521050915-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [27-05-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-05-27 |
| 17 | Abstract.jpg | 2025-06-12 |