Virtual reading companion technology to support the acquisition of reading fluency
US11024194B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L15/26
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods of improving reading fluency by presenting a virtual reading partner that takes turns reading aloud with a reader, are presented. First audio data comprising speech corresponding to the reader reading aloud from a first portion of a written transcript is received. The first audio data is processed to identify spoken words from the speech. The reader's speaking of the words in the first portion of the written transcript are compared to correct speaking of words in the first portion of the written transcript. A reading fluency of the reader is assessed. Second audio data comprising a pre-recorded narration of a second portion of the written transcript or automatically generated text to speech of the second portion is generated. The virtual reading partner is presented to the reader and takes turns reading aloud with the reader until the end of the written transcript has been reached.
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