INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (20240304208). AUDIO PLAYBACK AND CAPTIONING simplified abstract
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AUDIO PLAYBACK AND CAPTIONING
Organization Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Tiberiu Suto of Franklin NY (US)
Shikhar Kwatra of San Jose CA (US)
Sushain Pandit of Austin TX (US)
Jeremy R. Fox of Georgetown TX (US)
AUDIO PLAYBACK AND CAPTIONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240304208 titled 'AUDIO PLAYBACK AND CAPTIONING
The patent application describes a method, structure, and computer system for playback optimization. It involves transcribing an audio stream at normal and high playback speeds, determining unintelligible portions at high speed, reducing speed for those portions, and playing them at an optimal speed.
- Transcribing audio stream at normal and high playback speeds
- Identifying and reducing speed for unintelligible portions
- Playing unintelligible portions at optimal speed
- Enhancing playback experience for users
- Improving comprehension of audio content
Potential Applications: - Audio transcription services - Language learning tools - Podcast and audiobook platforms - Accessibility features for individuals with hearing impairments
Problems Solved: - Enhancing playback speed without sacrificing comprehension - Improving user experience with audio content - Addressing challenges in understanding fast-paced audio
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in consuming audio content - Enhanced accessibility for users with hearing difficulties - Improved user satisfaction with playback experience
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Audio Playback Optimization Technology" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as transcription services, language learning platforms, and entertainment companies to improve the playback experience for users. It can also be integrated into accessibility features for individuals with hearing impairments, enhancing the overall user experience and satisfaction.
Questions about Enhanced Audio Playback Optimization Technology:
1. How does this technology improve the playback experience for users?
- This technology enhances the playback experience by optimizing the speed of audio content, making it more efficient and accessible for users.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond audio playback optimization?
- This technology can be applied in various industries such as transcription services, language learning tools, and accessibility features for individuals with hearing impairments, expanding its reach and impact.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method, a structure, and a computer system for playback optimization. the exemplary embodiments may include transcribing an audio stream at normal and at high playback speed, as well as determining whether portions of the audio stream are unintelligible at the high playback speed. the exemplary embodiments may further include reducing a speed of the high playback speed for portions determined unintelligible, and transcribing the audio stream with the unintelligible portions played at the reduced high playback speed. the exemplary embodiments may further include determining whether the unintelligible portions are still unintelligible at the reduced high playback speed and, if not, identifying the reduced high playback speed as an optimal playback speed of the unintelligible portions. the exemplary embodiments may additionally include, in response to receiving a request to play the audio stream at the high playback speed, playing the unintelligible portions at the optimal playback speed.
