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A system using AI to analyze mouth movements and generate speech addresses communication challenges for those with vocal cord damage, facilitating effective communication across languages.

JP2026106999APending Publication Date: 2026-06-30SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
Filing Date
2024-12-18
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

People with damaged vocal cords face difficulties in smooth communication.

Method used

A system that acquires mouth movements using a camera, analyzes them with AI to determine corresponding sounds, and generates speech for communication.

Benefits of technology

Enables people with vocal cord damage to communicate effectively without speaking, supporting domestic and international languages, and requiring no special equipment.

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Abstract

The system according to this embodiment aims to enable people with vocal cord damage to communicate smoothly. [Solution] The system according to the embodiment comprises an acquisition unit, an analysis unit, and a generation unit. The acquisition unit acquires the movement of the mouth. The analysis unit analyzes the movement of the mouth acquired by the acquisition unit. The generation unit generates sound based on the results of the analysis performed by the analysis unit.
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