Education and demonstration – Communication aids for the handicapped – Converting information to sound
Patent
1997-12-17
1999-07-27
Cheng, Joe H.
Education and demonstration
Communication aids for the handicapped
Converting information to sound
434118, 434169, 434307R, 704270, 704503, 704504, G06K 900
Patent
active
059279885
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for training the sensory perceptual system in a language learning impaired (LLI) subject is provided. The apparatus and method incorporates a number of different programs to be played by the subject. The programs artificially process selected portions of language elements, called phonemes, so they will be more easily distinguished by an LLI subject, and gradually improves the subject's neurological processing of the elements through repetitive stimulation. The programs continually monitor a subject's ability to distinguish the processed language elements, and adaptively configures the programs to challenge and reward the subject by altering the degree of processing. Through adaptive control and repetition of processed speech elements, and presentation of the speech elements in a creative fashion, a subject's temporal processing of acoustic events common to speech are significantly improved.
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Jenkins William M.
Merzenich Michael M.
Miller Steven Lamont
Peterson Bret E.
Tallal Paula
Cheng Joe H.
Huffman James W.
Lim Kang S.
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