Methods and apparatus for conveying synthetic speech style...

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2008-07-01

2010-06-29

Abebe, Daniel D (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Speech signal processing

Synthesis

C704S258000, C704S275000

Reexamination Certificate

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07747440

ABSTRACT:
A technique for producing speech output in a text-to-speech system is provided. A message is created for communication to a user in a natural language generator of the text-to-speech system. The message is annotated in the natural language generator with a synthetic speech output style. The message is conveyed to the user through a speech synthesis system in communication with the natural language generator, wherein the message is conveyed in accordance with the synthetic speech output style.

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