Computer-based grapheme-to-speech conversion using a pointing device
US8930192B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/167
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems and apparatus for a computer based grapheme-to-speech conversion using a pointing device. In one aspect the method of grapheme-to-speech conversion comprises the steps of presenting a plurality of grapheme-labeled regions and touchscreen, receiving an indication that at least one grapheme-labeled region has been touched by a pointing device, producing a phoneme corresponding to the grapheme via an audio speaker, and setting an audible duration of the phoneme corresponding to the amount of time the grapheme has been touched.
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