5results about "Stammering correction" patented technology

The present invention relates to a system for rehabilitation of a patient having a physical impairment by providing music therapy, the system comprising a computer system having a processor configured by machine-readable instructions which, when executed, configure the processor to receive, from a sensor in communication with the computer system, biomechanical data for the patient regarding repetitive movements of the patient, and determine a baseline condition from the biomechanical data, wherein the biomechanical data is measured using the sensor, determine a beat tempo having a constant frequency based on the baseline condition, provide music to the patient, the music having beat signals at the beat tempo, provide a cue to the patient to perform each repetitive movement in time with an associated beat signal, receive time-stamped biomechanical data of the patient relating to the repetitive movements performed by the patient in time with the beat signals, analyze the time-stamped biomechanical data to identify a respective onset time of each of the repetitive movements performed by the patient, determine an entrainment parameter based on the respective onset time for each of the repetitive movements and an associated beat signal, wherein the entrainment parameter represents the delay between the beat of each beat signal and the onset time of each of the plurality of repetitive movements, modify the music based on the entrainment parameter, and wherein the processor repeats the foregoing receive, analyze, determine and modify operations throughout the therapy session, whereby the music provided to the patient is dynamically modified in near real-time as a function of the entrainment parameter.

A speech therapy system and method therefor are disclosed. The system includes graduated speaking exercise modules and a computer system including a processor and a memory. The modules are arranged sequentially and are collectively configured to provide graduated speaking exercises, or GSEs, of increasing conversational realism for a stuttering user. The processor executes the app and the modules, and each of the modules create an associated GSE that defines a different state of the app. When the app is in a current state defined by a current GSE, the app obtains or determines a fluency metric from user speech or from a user fluency self-rating. When the metric meets an upper fluency threshold of the current GSE, the app transitions to a next app state defined by a next GSE, and the app can conclude that the user is fluent if the upper threshold is met for a final GSE.

A vocal practice apparatus, in particular for the treatment of stuttering; wherein the apparatus comprises: a microphone configured to generate a first audio signal from vocal sounds emitted by a user while performing the exercise; a camera configured to film the user while performing the exercise and to generate a video signal; a first monitor configured to be observed by the user while performing the exercise; a vibrating device configured to transmit a vibratory impulse to the user while performing the exercise; a first headset configured to be worn by the user while performing the exercise; a control unit connected to the microphone, the camera, the first