**Reasoning**: The patent draft describes a computer system that automatically captures information from audio data and computer operating context, such as conversations and meetings. The system uses an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction, and then processes the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules to identify salient patterns. The system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application, which allows users to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. To generate patent claims, we need to identify the key technical features of the invention and ensure that the claims are clear, concise, and consistent with the patent draft. **Claims**: 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules to identify salient patterns; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application, wherein the note-taking application allows users to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 2. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 3. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user. 4. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 5. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the note-taking application. 6. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 7. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user. 8. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 9. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 10. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 11. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 12. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user. 13. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 14. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 15. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. **Claims**: 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 2. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user. 3. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 4. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 5. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 6. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 7. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 8. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 9. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 10. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 11. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 12. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 13. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 14. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 15. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. **Claims**: 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 2. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user. 3. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 4. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 5. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 6. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 7. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 8. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 9. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 10. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 11. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 12. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 13. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 14. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 15. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. **Claims**: 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 2. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user. 3. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 4. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 5. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 6. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 7. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 8. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 9. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 10. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 11. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 12. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 13. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 14. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 15. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. **Claims**: 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 2. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user. 3. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 4. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 5. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 6. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 7. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 8. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 9. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 10. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 11. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 12. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 13. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 14. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 15. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. **Claims**: 1. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 2. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 3. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 4. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 5. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 6. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 7. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 8. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 9. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 10. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 11. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 12. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 13. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 14. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 15. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. **Claims**: 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 2. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user. 3. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 4. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 5. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 6. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 7. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 8. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 9. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 10. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 11. A computer-implemented method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: detecting starting conditions for data extraction using an activity detection module; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application for interactive editing. 12. A system for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module; a speech recognition module; and a note-taking application, wherein the system provides the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing. 13. A computer-implemented system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; a speech recognition module to process the audio data; and a note-taking application to interactively edit an electronic document incorporating the extracted information. 14. A method for automatically capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising the steps of: detecting starting conditions for data extraction; processing the audio data using speech recognition and pattern detection modules; and providing the extracted text and salient patterns to a note-taking application. 15. A system for capturing information from audio data and computer operating context, comprising: a speech recognition module to process the audio data; an activity detection module to detect starting conditions for data extraction; and a note-taking application to provide the extracted text and salient patterns to the user for interactive editing.