Source-dependent text-to-speech system

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Opsasnick, Michael N (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Speech signal processing

Synthesis

Reexamination Certificate

active

08005677

ABSTRACT:
A method of generating speech from text messages includes determining a speech feature vector for a voice associated with a source of a text message, and comparing the speech feature vector to speaker models. The method also includes selecting one of the speaker models as a preferred match for the voice based on the comparison, and generating speech from the text message based on the selected speaker model.

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