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System and method for teaching non-lexical speech effects

US8972259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2010
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L2025/903
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for teaching non-lexical speech effects includes delexicalizing a first speech segment to provide a first prosodic speech signal and data indicative of the first prosodic speech signal is stored in a computer memory. The first speech segment is audibly played to a language student and the student is prompted to recite the speech segment. The speech uttered by the student in response to the prompt, is recorded.

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