Abstract:
A language tutor system and method. The system comprising a client module and a server module coupled to the client module. The server module downloads an oral language assignment to the client module to enable a student learning a second language to login to the client module and perform the oral language assignment. The client module provides a benchmark audio sentence in the second language to the student, records a recitation of the sentence from the student, and evaluates the recitation of the sentence from the student by comparing the recitation of the sentence with the benchmark audio. The system provides feedback to the student on the pronunciation and intonation of each word in the sentence.
Abstract:
An interactive electronic device (10, 100) is disclosed. The device (10, 100) has a sequence of language symbols (18) and control electronics (16) operatively coupled to a graphic user interface (14) and a language-symbol selector (20, 20') having a sight (22, 22'). The sequence of language symbols (18) and the language-symbol selector (20, 20') are movable in relation to one another such that each language symbols of the sequence is viewable in the sight (22, 22'). The control electronics (16) has an electronic memory (30) having stored therein a plurality of traceable templates (32) representing each language-symbol of the sequence (18). Selection of a language symbol when the language symbol is viewable in the sight (22, 22') causes the graphic user interface (14) to produce the traceable template (32) corresponding to the language symbol and to produce a visible rendering (34) of a movement of an affector (36) as the affector (36) races the traceable template (32).
Abstract:
An adaptive quantiser holds a model of the output distribution which would be obtained by inputting an expected signal as a desired output distribution. The actual input signal is monitored and the quantisation steps modified in dependence thereon so that the desired output distribution is obtained. The adaptive quantiser has application in fields as diverse a speech processing and educational test grading.
Abstract:
An interactive electronic device (10, 100) is disclosed. The device (10, 100) has a sequence of language symbols (18) and control electronics (16) operatively coupled to a graphic user interface (14) and a language-symbol selector (20, 20') having a sight (22, 22'). The sequence of language symbols (18) and the language-symbol selector (20, 20') are movable in relation to one another such that each language symbols of the sequence is viewable in the sight (22, 22'). The control electronics (16) has an electronic memory (30) having stored therein a plurality of traceable templates (32) representing each language-symbol of the sequence (18). Selection of a language symbol when the language symbol is viewable in the sight (22, 22') causes the graphic user interface (14) to produce the traceable template (32) corresponding to the language symbol and to produce a visible rendering (34) of a movement of an affector (36) as the affector (36) races the traceable template (32).
Abstract:
La presente invención se dirige a facilitar el aprendizaje de lenguas, para lo que facilita el aprendizaje de la fonología y la fonética en general, y de la prosodia en particular. Para ello, se entrena al aprendiz a percibir mejor el ritmo y la estructura métrica de la lengua objetivo. Dicho entrenamiento consiste en la escucha de determinadas reproducciones auditivas con la ayuda de ciertos medios facilitadores que permitirán que el aprendiz identifique mejor los rasgos prosódicos de la lengua objetivo y desarrolle su capacidad de realizar dicha identificación.
Abstract:
The present invention relates a communication media and method of communication which allows anyone to mutely create a representation of their language without requiring of them any prerequisite literacy or rote memorization. Further, the present invention relates to a process of presenting language to someone without requiring from them the ability to hear or requiring from them any prerequisite literacy or rote memorization. Finally, the present invention relates to other methods of utilizing this communication media to transfer written words and sounds of any nature from word to sounds and vice versa without requiring from them the ability to hear or requiring from them any prerequisite literacy or rote memorization.
Abstract:
Learning system using pre-existing entertainment media such as feature films on DVD or music or CD (101) in connection with augmented language learning content (500) and the entertainement media (707). A player for viewing or listening the augmented content and the entertainment media (250). The player may include features such as parental control (151), position tracking (153), and an inference engine (155).
Abstract:
A system and method for producing simulated speech without requiring the use of naturally sounding speech, where movements and conditions are detected with a user (102) when he/she performs speech movements. Ultrasonic signals are emitted from the outside mainly in a direction towards the mouth and/or throat area of the user by at least one ultrasonic device (106) of a detecting unit (104), wherein reflected ultrasonic signals are registered. The reflected ultrasonic signals are transformed into speech signals corresponding to the speech by a processing unit (112), which are then supplied to a speech generating device (114) in order to generate simulated speech. Thereby, simulated speech can be produced with good quality, without necessarily speaking out loud, or without being disturbed by a noisy environment. The speech signals may be supplied to a voice generator (116), a telephone (118) or a voice control device (120).
Abstract:
A method for comparing a first audio data source with a plurality of audio data sources, wherein the first audio data source has an utterance spoken by a first person and the plurality of audio data sources have the same utterance spoken by a second person. The method includes performing a speech recognition function on the first audio data source to isolate at least one element of the first audio data source. The method also includes comparing the isolated element with a corresponding element in the plurality of audio data sources and determining whether the utterance spoken by the first person contained an error based on the comparison.
Abstract:
OBJECT: To realize rapid listening and support memorization and language learning. MEANS FOR ACHIEVING THE OBJECT: Speech data is sampled by a predetermined sampling frequency. Adjacent end portions of the sampled blocks are subjected to attenuation and the adjacent block end portions are interposed. Simultaneously with reproduction of the rapid listening speech data, a natural sound is reproduced at a normal speed and furthermore, a moving picture corresponding to the natural sound is displayed. The rapid listening speech data is subjected to equalizer processing. Simultaneously with reproduction of the rapid listening speech data, a moving picture moving in the natural environment is displayed. In accordance with the rapid listening speed, the moving picture is also moved rapidly. An image indicating a content to be memorized or learned is displayed at the left half of the display screen of the computer for a predetermined period of time while character data of linguistic information related to the image is displayed at the right half of the computer display screen for a predetermined period of time, thereby supporting memorization or language learning.