Data processing: speech signal processing – linguistics – language – Speech signal processing – Synthesis
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Albertalli, Brian L (Department: 2626)
Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language
Speech signal processing
Synthesis
C704S257000, C704S266000, C704S268000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07865365
ABSTRACT:
A method, system, and computer program product is disclosed for customizing a synthesized voice based upon audible input voice data. The input voice data is typically in the form of one or more predetermined paragraphs being read into a voice recorder. The input voice data is then analyzed for adjustable voice characteristics to determine basic voice qualities (e.g., pitch, breathiness, tone, speed; variability of any of these qualities, etc.) and to identify any “specialized speech patterns”. Based upon this analysis, the characteristics of the voice utilized to read text appearing on the screen are modified to resemble the input voice data. This allows a user of the system to easily and automatically create a voice that is familiar to the user.
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Anglin Debbie Ann
Anglin Howard Neil
Kline Nyralin Novella
Albertalli Brian L
Nuance Communications Inc.
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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