Stenograph Corporation
Diamante™ Shorthand Writer

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Building upon the success of their first paperless writer, the élan Mira A3, Stenograph desired to incorporate newer, even more efficient technology in a smaller and lighter weight design. Cesaroni Design worked closely with Stenograph from initial concepts through prototype build to ensure modifications such as, the overall size reduction, weight reduction, part reduction, etc. would work together.

The Diamante is the smallest and lightest shorthand writer, weighing only 4.5 pounds, used by court reporters to document testimony in legal proceedings. Graceful curves sculpted in the injection molded ABS enclosure create an elegant form. The enclosure lends itself to a clamshell part breakup, while producing a desirable color composition.

To reduce the overall product weight, a minimum amount of material is used. Highly specific durometers on several parts were achieved for tactile details and noise reduction. A single wall construction is employed on the key deck making the top of the bottom, the bottom of the top. Common fasteners are used throughout the design, which are hidden from view to maintain its aesthetic appeal. All parts of the machine mount to a die-cast aluminum chassis to simplify assembly and reduce part count.

The Diamante's compact design and lightweight do not come at the expense of core features. For optimum viewing, the Diamante features a 60-percent larger LCD display compared to the previous model. The LCD is designed as a two-part enclosure held together with four fasteners. A newly designed display mechanism tilts the screen from 0 to 65-degrees to accommodate different lighting conditions and enhance readability. The flat-panel folds face-down to protect the screen when not in use.

Its spacious keyboard is highly responsive to touch with advanced technology integrated into the design. The key levers are designed to suppress the noise of each keystroke. This means that when a court reporter is typing, the keystrokes are silent, which is a critical design element for a courtroom setting. Two thumb wheels, located on each side of the top enclosure, adjust the tension and depth of the keyboard for added comfort. The injection molded ceraprene buttons are strategically located above the keyboard. Court reporters interact with onscreen menus by pressing the function buttons to search through their report, and read aloud and confirm spoken testimony. The recessed back panel provides easy access to the plug deck for data storage, file transfer and audio capabilities.


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