Moon Creative Lab Inc. (20240379016). INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD simplified abstract
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INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
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Inventor(s)
Nic Schumann of Palo Alto CA (US)
Daniel Brenners of Palo Alto CA (US)
Justin Chen of Palo Alto CA (US)
INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240379016 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that helps users improve their voice production condition while learning a new language.
- The audio information obtaining unit collects data on the user's voice when learning the first language.
- The analysis processing unit evaluates the user's voice production condition based on the collected audio information.
- The display processing unit shows animated images of the user's voice production condition over time.
- Feature points are superimposed on the images to compare the user's voice when pronouncing sounds in different languages.
- The first feature point represents the voice production condition when pronouncing a sound in the first language.
- The second feature point represents the voice production condition when pronouncing a similar sound in a different language.
Potential Applications: - Language learning tools - Speech therapy applications - Pronunciation improvement programs
Problems Solved: - Difficulty in self-assessing voice production condition - Lack of visual feedback in language learning
Benefits: - Enhanced language learning experience - Improved pronunciation skills - Personalized feedback on voice production
Commercial Applications: "Voice Production Condition Analysis Apparatus for Language Learning and Speech Therapy"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus differentiate between voice production conditions in different languages? 2. What are the potential limitations of using this technology for language learning?
Original Abstract Submitted
an information processing apparatus includes an audio information obtaining unit obtaining audio information on a user learning a first language, an analysis processing unit estimating a voice production condition of the user in accordance with analyzing the audio information, and a display processing unit displaying voice production condition images in animated display in accordance with a time-series change of the voice production condition. the display processing unit executes processing to superimpose to display a first feature point and a second feature point on the voice production condition images. the first feature point is identified in accordance with the voice production condition observed when a first sound in the first language is pronounced. the second feature point is identified in accordance with the voice production condition observed when a second sound similar to the first sound is pronounced in a second language different from the first language.
