17936101. SYLLABLE-BASED TEXT CONVERSION FOR PRONUNCIATION HELP simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)
Contents
- 1 SYLLABLE-BASED TEXT CONVERSION FOR PRONUNCIATION HELP
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYLLABLE-BASED TEXT CONVERSION FOR PRONUNCIATION HELP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SYLLABLE-BASED TEXT CONVERSION FOR PRONUNCIATION HELP
Organization Name
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor(s)
Wei Jun Zheng of Shanghai (CN)
SYLLABLE-BASED TEXT CONVERSION FOR PRONUNCIATION HELP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17936101 titled 'SYLLABLE-BASED TEXT CONVERSION FOR PRONUNCIATION HELP
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method, computer system, and computer program product for syllable-based pronunciation help. The system receives input text in a first language and a selection of a target language different from the first language. It then obtains syllables from the target language with a pronunciation most closely matching the input text in the first language, based on a comparison of spectrograms. The obtained syllables in the target language are presented.
- Method for syllable-based pronunciation help:
- Receives input text in a first language - Selects a target language different from the first language - Obtains syllables from the target language with a pronunciation closest to the input text - Compares spectrograms to determine pronunciation similarity - Presents obtained syllables in the target language
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in language learning software, translation tools, and speech recognition systems.
Problems Solved
This technology helps users improve their pronunciation in a foreign language, enhances translation accuracy, and aids in speech recognition for multilingual applications.
Benefits
- Enhanced language learning experience - Improved translation accuracy - Better speech recognition performance
Potential Commercial Applications
"Language Pronunciation Assistance Technology in Multilingual Software"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing technologies in the field of language translation and speech recognition that utilize spectrogram analysis for pronunciation matching. However, specific prior art related to syllable-based pronunciation help may not be readily available.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle variations in accents and dialects within the target language?
The abstract does not provide information on how the system accounts for different accents and dialects within the target language. It would be important to understand how the technology adapts to these variations to ensure accurate pronunciation assistance.
What level of accuracy can be expected when matching syllables between languages with different phonetic systems?
The abstract does not specify the expected accuracy level when matching syllables between languages with different phonetic systems. Understanding the system's limitations and potential errors in pronunciation matching is crucial for users relying on this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method, computer system, and a computer program product for syllable-based pronunciation help are provided. An input text in a first language may be received. A selection of a target language that is different from the first language may be received. From the target language, syllables with a pronunciation most closely matching a pronunciation of the input text in the first language are obtained. The obtaining is based on a comparison of one or more spectrograms for the input text with one or more spectrograms for text of the target language. The obtained syllables in the target language are presented.
