Text-based insertion and replacement in audio narration
US10347238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L2021/0135
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and techniques are disclosed for synthesizing a new word or short phrase such that it blends seamlessly in the context of insertion or replacement in an existing narration. In one such embodiment, a text-to-speech synthesizer is utilized to say the word or phrase in a generic voice. Voice conversion is then performed on the generic voice to convert it into a voice that matches the narration. An editor and interface are described that support fully automatic synthesis, selection among a candidate set of alternative pronunciations, fine control over edit placements and pitch profiles, and guidance by the editors own voice.
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