Method and system for defining a sequence of sound modules...

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2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Dorvil, Richemond (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Speech signal processing

Synthesis

C704S260000, C704S268000, C704S278000

Reexamination Certificate

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10132731

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for defining a sequence of sound modules for synthesis of a speech signal in a tonal language corresponding to a sequence of speech modules. The method according to the invention differs from known methods in that the speech modules represent triphones, which each comprise one phoneme with the respective context, and with syllables in the tonal language being composed of one or more triphones. This results in a high level of flexibility for the synthesis of tonal languages.

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