Method and apparatus for website navigation by the visually...

Data processing: speech signal processing – linguistics – language – Speech signal processing – Application

Reexamination Certificate

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C705S319000, C709S224000, C709S217000, C709S203000, C709S247000, C709S218000, C715S733000, C715S205000

Reexamination Certificate

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08046229

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a server-side method and apparatus that enables visually-impaired users to navigate websites and hear high-quality streaming audio of narration and descriptions of each website. The system involves creating an audible website corresponding to an original website by utilizing voice talent to read and describe web content and create audio files for each section within an original website, then assigning a hierarchy and navigation system based on the original website design. To implement the system, a small program is installed on the home page of an original website which plays a tone upon a user's visit indicating that the website is accessible with the present invention. Upon hearing the tone, a user presses a key on the keyboard to exit the original website and enter the audible website. Audible narration is played through the user's computer, reading text and describing non-text information. The narration includes menus for navigating the site which have a hierarchy substantially similar to that of the original website. Users navigate the website menus and move from website to website by making keystroke commands.

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