Research and Design of Electronic Speech Reader Based on Text-to-Speech Technology

2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 4883-4887
Author(s):  
Hong Li Yang ◽  
Yun Yang ◽  
Zhu Yue
Keyword(s):  
Computer Technology ◽  
Speech Processing ◽  
Sound Signal ◽  
Current Development ◽  
Text To Speech ◽  
Speech Technology ◽  
Key Technology ◽  
Text Information ◽  
Voice Service ◽  
Research And Design

TTS, namely text-to-speech, is a kind of technology who can convert text information into sound signal according to information Speech processing rules. TTS, as the synthetic technology of the pronunciation, is the key technology in the current development of computer technology, and one of the most forward technical in its voice service, telephone banking, and information home appliances, mobile PDA fields. TTS has its extensive applications. In this paper, TTS is applied to electronic speech reader, which changes traditional way to read e-book, and both listening to and novels and learning English. This article introduces a method about how to make use of TTS technology, and how to achieve an electronic Speech reader of programming based on Visual Studio C# 2008 environment bring API and Microsoft SAPI interface.

A Design of a Speech Conversion System from PuTongHua to Cantonese Based on iFLY MSP 2.0

2013 ◽  
Vol 373-375 ◽  
pp. 504-508
Author(s):  
Rong Gui Ma ◽  
Fang Zhou Liu
Keyword(s):  
Speech Recognition ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Text To Speech ◽  
Computer Assisted Learning ◽  
Key Technology ◽  
Conversion System ◽  
Recognition Function ◽  
Text Information ◽  
The Voice

The paper analyzes the working theory of a Speech Conversion System from PuTongHua to Cantonese based on iFLY MSP 2.0. In the system, QISR interface is chosen to complete speech recognition function which is the key technology to convert the voice information into the corresponding text information. Moreover, the QTTS interface is chosen to complete the text to speech function which is the key technology to transform the text which is the result of the speech recognition into the spoken information in Cantonese and then output. Finally, the computer assisted learning system is designed successfully in the environment of Visual C++ 6.0.

Mobile Text Reader for People with Low Vision

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teng Ren Sin ◽  
Eileen Su Lee Ming ◽  
Yeong Che Fai ◽  
Ong Jian Fu ◽  
Sim Yang Shane
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Character Recognition ◽  
Optical Character Recognition ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Image Stitching ◽  
Text To Speech ◽  
Composite Image ◽  
Text Information ◽  
Screen Magnifier

People with low vision have visual acuity less than 6/18 and at least 3/60 in the better eye, with correction. The limited vision requires them to enhance their reading ability using magnifying glass or electronic screen magnifier. However, people with severe low vision have difficulty and suffer fatigue from using such assistive tool. This paper presents the development of a mobile text reader dedicated for people with low vision. The mobile text reader is developed as a mobile application that allows user to capture an image of texts and then translate the texts into audio format. One main contribution of this work compared to typical optical character recognition (OCR) engines or text-to-speech engines is the addition of image stitching feature. The image stitching feature can produce one single image from multiple poorly aligned images, and is integrated into the process of image acquisition. Either single or composite image is subsequently uploaded to a cloud-based OCR engine for robust character recognition. Eventually, a text-to-speech (TTS) synthesizer reproduces the word recognized in a natural-sounding speech. The whole series of computation is implemented as a mobile application to be run from a smartphone, allowing the visual impaired to access text information independently. 

scholarly journals Virtual Guide Dog: Next-generation pedestrian signal for the visually impaired

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 168781401988309
Author(s):  
Zijia Zhong ◽  
Joyoung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Text To Speech ◽  
Speech Technology ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Pedestrian Crossing ◽  
Gyroscope Sensor ◽  
Pedestrian Signals ◽  
Distance Deviation

Accessible pedestrian signal was proposed as a mean to achieve the same level of service that is set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act for the visually impaired. One of the major issues of existing accessible pedestrian signals is the failure to deliver adequate crossing information for the visually impaired. This article presents a mobile-based accessible pedestrian signal application, namely, Virtual Guide Dog. Integrating intersection information and onboard sensors (e.g. GPS, compass, accelerometer, and gyroscope sensor) of modern smartphones, the Virtual Guide Dog application can notify the visually impaired: (1) the close proximity of an intersection and (2) the street information for crossing. By employing a screen tapping interface, Virtual Guide Dog can remotely place a pedestrian crossing call to the controller, without the need of using a pushbutton. In addition, Virtual Guide Dog informs VIs the start of a crossing phase using text-to-speech technology. The proof-of-concept test shows that Virtual Guide Dog keeps the users informed about the remaining distance as they are approaching the intersection. It was also found that the GPS-only mode is accompanied by greater distance deviation compared to the mode jointly operating with both GPS and cellular positioning.

Aurality

2020 ◽  
pp. 205-212
Author(s):  
Georgina Kleege
Keyword(s):  
Oral Language ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Text To Speech ◽  
Speech Technology ◽  
Blind And Visually Impaired ◽  
Audio Books

The author recounts her history as an aural reader and argues for her preference for the synthesized voices of text-to-speech technology over analogue recordings of human voices. Legally blind since the age of 11, she developed habits of good listening, which served to elevate her aural reading from the passive reception of oral language to a more active practice of aural discernment. Now, with the widespread popularity of audio books and the ubiquity of synthesized voice technologies in mainstream electronic devices, she perceives progress toward greater social inclusion for people who are blind and visually impaired.

scholarly journals Review of research on speech technology

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-53
Author(s):  
Rubén San-Segundo ◽  
Carlos D. Martínez-Hinarejos ◽  
Alfonso Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Language Processing ◽  
Spoken Language ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Local Institutions ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Text To Speech ◽  
Speech Technology ◽  
Audio Processing ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Speech And Language Processing

In the last two decades, there has been an important increase in research on speech technology in Spain, mainly due to a higher level of funding from European, Spanish and local institutions and also due to a growing interest in these technologies for developing new services and applications. This paper provides a review of the main areas of speech technology addressed by research groups in Spain, their main contributions in the recent years and the main focus of interest these days. This description is classified in five main areas: audio processing including speech, speaker characterization, speech and language processing, text to speech conversion and spoken language applications. This paper also introduces the Spanish Network of Speech Technologies (RTTH. Red Temática en Tecnologías del Habla) as the research network that includes almost all the researchers working in this area, presenting some figures, its objectives and its main activities developed in the last years.

Automated Speech Processing in Military Team Training

1980 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 544-548
Author(s):  
C. Mazie Knerr ◽  
Beverly A. Popelka
Keyword(s):  
Speech Processing ◽  
Team Training ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Speech Technology ◽  
Communication And Coordination ◽  
Assisted Instruction ◽  
Intelligent Computer

Automated speech technology and intelligent computer assisted instruction offer unique solutions to problems of training teams in communication and coordination skills. At this point in the emergence of automated speech technology, scientists have only begun to explore its training uses. This report reviews the goals and accomplishments of automated speech processing and its application to training, especially military team training.

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