GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION (20240379093). Feedback System and Method for Speaker Loudness Correction simplified abstract

Feedback System and Method for Speaker Loudness Correction

Organization Name

GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

David Verl Anderson of Atlanta GA (US)

Meredith A. Caveney of Atlanta GA (US)

Reed Blevins of Atlanta GA (US)

Amanda I. Gillespie of Atlanta GA (US)

Ozioma Orjioke of Atlanta GA (US)

Sandeep Shelly of Atlanta GA (US)

Nathaniel Sundholm of Atlanta GA (US)

Adam M. Klein of Atlanta GA (US)

Feedback System and Method for Speaker Loudness Correction - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240379093 titled 'Feedback System and Method for Speaker Loudness Correction

The patent application describes a system and method for a head-worn device that augments speech therapy or mitigates the effects of conditions like Parkinson's by providing haptic, vibratory, audio, or other feedback based on the user's vocal output analysis.

• The system isolates and analyzes vocal/speech output for signal-associated assessment, including timing, direction, loudness, and speaking rate.
• Haptic biofeedback and/or acoustic/vibratory feedback are provided when certain minimum threshold targets are not met or exceeded.
• The system can isolate detected speech or sound to determine if it is from the user.
• The implementation requires minimal computation power compared to speech or voice recognition technology.

Potential Applications: - Speech therapy assistance - Parkinson's disease management - Assistance for individuals with speech impairments

Problems Solved: - Providing real-time feedback for speech improvement - Enhancing speech therapy effectiveness - Addressing speech impairments in various conditions

Benefits: - Personalized feedback for speech improvement - Non-invasive and wearable technology - Cost-effective solution for speech therapy

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Head-Worn Device for Speech Therapy and Parkinson's Management This technology can be commercialized for: - Medical device companies - Speech therapy clinics - Research institutions focusing on speech disorders

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system differentiate between the user's speech and other sounds? The system isolates and analyzes vocal/speech output to determine if it is from the user. 2. What are the key benefits of using haptic feedback in speech therapy? Haptic feedback provides a tactile response that can help users improve their speech patterns through sensory stimulation.

Original Abstract Submitted

an exemplary system and method for a head-worn device for augmenting speech therapy or mitigating parkinson's effect or other speech-impairing conditions by providing haptic feedback, vibratory feedback, audio feedback, or other stimulations to a wearer by isolating and analyzing vocal/speech output of the user for signal-associated assessment, including, e.g., based on timing, direction, loudness, and/or speaking rate. the haptic biofeedback and/or acoustic/vibratory feedback are beneficially provided to the wearer when (i) certain minimum threshold targets, e.g., relating to the user's loudness or speech rate are not met or (ii) when certain thresholds are exceeded, e.g., for loudness, intensity, or speech rate. the system and method can additionally isolate a detected speech or sound and determine if it is from the user. as a signal-assessment analysis system and method, the implementation can be performed with minimal computation power or resources, e.g., as compared to speech or voice recognition technology.