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Method, apparatus, and program for certifying a voice profile when transmitting text messages for synthesized speech

US7379872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2003
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L13/033
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism is provided for authenticating and using a personal voice profile. The voice profile may be issued by a trusted third party, such as a certification authority. The personal voice profile may include information for generating a digest or digital signature for text messages. A speech synthesis system may speak the text message using the voice characteristics, such as prosodic characteristics, only if the voice profile is authenticated and the text message is valid and free of tampering.

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