18458777. Voice-Enabled Screen Reader simplified abstract (Comcast Cable Communications, LLC)
Contents
- 1 Voice-Enabled Screen Reader
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Voice-Enabled Screen Reader - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Enhanced Accessibility Technology for Digital Platforms
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
Voice-Enabled Screen Reader
Organization Name
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
Inventor(s)
Thomas Wlodkowski of Sterling VA (US)
Michael J. Cook of Flemington NJ (US)
Voice-Enabled Screen Reader - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18458777 titled 'Voice-Enabled Screen Reader
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system that processes a user interface to identify items and creates audio files to announce text associated with those items as the user navigates through the interface.
- The system prepares audio files containing spoken representations of textual or graphical items in the user interface.
- Different audio files are selected and played as the user interacts with the interface.
- The computing device checks if the cache has audio files for all textual items in the interface and creates missing audio files if needed.
Key Features and Innovation
- Processing user interface to identify items and create audio files for spoken representations.
- Selecting and playing audio files as the user navigates through the interface.
- Automatically creating missing audio files for textual items in the interface.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in:
- Accessibility tools for visually impaired users.
- Interactive educational platforms.
- Virtual assistants and voice-controlled devices.
Problems Solved
- Providing spoken representations of text in user interfaces.
- Enhancing user experience for visually impaired individuals.
- Improving accessibility and usability of digital platforms.
Benefits
- Enhanced accessibility for users with visual impairments.
- Improved user experience in navigating interfaces.
- Increased engagement and interaction with digital content.
Commercial Applications
Title: Enhanced Accessibility Technology for Digital Platforms This technology can be applied in:
- Assistive technology devices for individuals with disabilities.
- Educational software for interactive learning experiences.
- Voice-controlled interfaces in smart devices for seamless interaction.
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior art related to this technology in the field of audio user interfaces, accessibility tools for visually impaired users, and speech recognition technologies.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in audio user interfaces, accessibility technologies, and speech-to-text applications for continuous improvements in this field.
Questions about Enhanced Accessibility Technology for Digital Platforms
How does this technology benefit users with visual impairments?
This technology provides spoken representations of text in user interfaces, enhancing accessibility and usability for visually impaired individuals.
What are the potential commercial applications of this technology?
The technology can be utilized in assistive devices, educational software, and voice-controlled interfaces for various commercial applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
In some embodiments, a system may process a user interface to identify textual or graphical items in the interface, and may prepare a plurality of audio files containing spoken representations of the items. As the user navigates through the interface, different ones of the audio files may be selected and played, to announce text associated with items selected by the user. A computing device may periodically determine whether a cache offering the interface to users stores audio files for all of the interface's textual items, and if the cache is missing any audio files for any of the textual items, the computing device may take steps to have a corresponding audio file created.
