Data processing: speech signal processing – linguistics – language – Speech signal processing – Synthesis
Patent
1996-01-09
1998-11-03
Dorvil, Richemond
Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language
Speech signal processing
Synthesis
704272, G10L 502
Patent
active
058324321
ABSTRACT:
A method of updating or expanding an audio classified ad database with text ads obtained from the databases of print media organizations such as newspapers is disclosed. Ads from a print media ad database are downloaded to a host processor that identifies relevant ads, such as those dealing with autos, and converts the abbreviated text of the print ad to an expanded version of the ad. The words and phrases of the expanded version are parsed and stored in appropriate fields of a relational database. A sequenced play list of audio file numbers corresponding to the words and phrases contained in a database record is created along with "glue" words and phrases that are added to produce a more natural sounding audio. The sequenced list is stored in an audio ad database and is retrieved and assembled to play the audio version of the ad in response to a command from a remote user.
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Bishara Michael J.
Bixler Matthew J.
Case Eliot M.
Erbes Carol A.
Trader Terry F.
Cary Judson D.
Dorvil Richemond
MediaOne Group Inc.
US West, Inc.
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