18581933. STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR DISPLAYING VOICE MESSAGE, CONTROL METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR DISPLAYING VOICE MESSAGE, CONTROL METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TAKU Shinohara of Saitama (JP)

STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR DISPLAYING VOICE MESSAGE, CONTROL METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18581933 titled 'STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR DISPLAYING VOICE MESSAGE, CONTROL METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a storage medium storing a program that enables a computer to execute a control program for managing an information processing apparatus. The program allows users to view the content of a voice message in a chat room even if the message cannot be played back. The information processing apparatus receives instructions to convert the voice message into text, displays the text associated with the message in the chat room, and executes the necessary processing for this conversion.

  • The storage medium stores a program for controlling an information processing apparatus.
  • The program allows users to view the content of a voice message in a chat room even if the message cannot be played back.
  • The information processing apparatus converts the voice message into text and displays it in the chat room.
  • The program enables the necessary processing for converting voice messages into text.

Potential Applications:

This technology could be applied in various chat room platforms, social media applications, customer service chatbots, and communication tools for individuals with hearing impairments.

Problems Solved:

This technology addresses the issue of not being able to access the content of voice messages in a chat room when they cannot be played back, providing a solution for users who rely on text-based communication.

Benefits:

- Improved accessibility for users with hearing impairments - Enhanced user experience in chat rooms - Efficient communication in platforms where voice messages may not be accessible

Commercial Applications:

Title: Enhanced Text Display Technology for Chat Rooms

This technology can be utilized in social media platforms, messaging applications, customer service chatbots, and communication tools for individuals with disabilities. The market implications include improved user engagement, accessibility compliance, and potential partnerships with assistive technology companies.

Questions about Enhanced Text Display Technology for Chat Rooms:

1. How does this technology improve accessibility for users with hearing impairments? 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond chat rooms?


Original Abstract Submitted

A storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute a control program for controlling an information processing apparatus, which makes it possible to confirm the content of a voice message in a chat room even in a case where the voice message cannot be reproduced. The information processing apparatus is caused to receive an instruction for converting content of a voice message in a chat room where chats are posted by a plurality of users into characters, execute processing for converting the content of the voice message into characters, and display the characters in a state associated with the voice message in the chat room, based on the instruction.