17868337. INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM PERIPHERAL TEXT-TO-SPEECH SOLUTION WITH AUTOMATIC VOLUME ATTENUATION simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)

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INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM PERIPHERAL TEXT-TO-SPEECH SOLUTION WITH AUTOMATIC VOLUME ATTENUATION

Organization Name

Dell Products L.P.

Inventor(s)

Ghee Beng Ooi of Singapore (SG)

Jin Shiong Koh of Singapore (SG)

Hsing-Hsien Wang of Taoyuan City (TW)

INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM PERIPHERAL TEXT-TO-SPEECH SOLUTION WITH AUTOMATIC VOLUME ATTENUATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17868337 titled 'INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM PERIPHERAL TEXT-TO-SPEECH SOLUTION WITH AUTOMATIC VOLUME ATTENUATION

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an accessibility device that connects to a display through a cable and converts onscreen menu items into audible sounds for presentation. The device detects user interactions with the display and commands the onscreen items to be presented as speech through a speaker. If the display has integrated speakers, the device adjusts the volume of the audible sounds to ensure the menu items are heard clearly.

  • The device interfaces with a display through a cable.
  • It accepts onscreen menu items and converts them into audible sounds.
  • User interactions with the display trigger the device to command the onscreen items as speech.
  • The audible sounds are presented through a speaker of the accessibility device.
  • If the display has integrated speakers, the device adjusts the volume of the audible sounds to ensure clarity.

Potential Applications:

  • Assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments.
  • Accessibility feature for public displays or kiosks.
  • Enhancing user experience for individuals with hearing impairments.

Problems Solved:

  • Difficulty for individuals with visual impairments to navigate onscreen menus.
  • Lack of accessibility options for individuals with hearing impairments.
  • Inadequate volume control for audible sounds presented from display speakers.

Benefits:

  • Improved accessibility and inclusivity for individuals with visual or hearing impairments.
  • Enhanced user experience for individuals using public displays or kiosks.
  • Customizable volume control for audible sounds presented from display speakers.


Original Abstract Submitted

An accessibility device interfaces with a display through a cable to accept display onscreen menu items for presentation as speech from the accessibility device. For instance, a scalar of the display detects an interface with an external accessibility device and an end user interaction with an onscreen display and, in response, commands onscreen items as audible sounds presented at a speaker of the accessibility device. When the display has integrated display speakers, the scalar adjusts any audible sounds presented by the display speakers to help ensure that the onscreen display menu items are presented with sufficient volume to be heard, such as by lower the volume or turning off the audible sounds presented from the display speakers.

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