Dynamic Auditory Phrase Completion for Speaker Strain

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing audio delivery systems strain speakers physically and mentally due to repeated speech, and lack personalization and responsiveness to individual conversations, leading to impersonal and ineffective information delivery.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method that detects initial phrases and generates supplemental phrases in real-time to complete phrases, using a phrase processing system that includes voice recognition, trigger processing, and phrase building modules to provide personalized audio outputs, adapting to individual conversations and reducing speaker strain.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a speaker repeats the same speech multiple times to different audiences, then information can be delivered to multiple listeners, but the speaker experiences physical and mental strain

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation delivery efficiencyVSAvoidspeaker strain
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system creates a virtual copy of the speaker that can deliver information without physical strain. The phrase processing system captures the speaker's initial phrase and generates supplemental phrases that complete the sentence, allowing the same information to be delivered multiple times without the speaker physically repeating it, thus reducing vocal cord strain while maintaining information delivery productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by automatically completing phrases without requiring the speaker to manually repeat or modify their speech. The phrase processing system autonomously identifies the initial phrase, determines appropriate completions, and generates the full sentence, freeing the speaker from the repetitive task of manually delivering the same information to multiple audiences

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Object-affected harmful factors

If pre-recorded audio is used to avoid repetition, then speaker strain is reduced, but the audio cannot adapt to individual conversations and settings

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeaker strainVSAvoidconversation adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static pre-recorded audio to dynamic real-time phrase completion. The phrase processing system analyzes the initial phrase spoken by the user and generates appropriate completions in real-time, allowing the audio delivery to adapt to the specific conversation context, speaker tone, and listener needs while still reducing speaker strain through automated phrase completion

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the phrase processing system continuously monitors the initial phrase spoken by the user and adjusts the supplemental phrases accordingly. This feedback loop ensures that the completed phrases are tailored to the specific conversation context, maintaining adaptability while reducing the physical burden on the speaker through automation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If pre-recorded audio is used, then repetition is avoided, but the audio delivery is impersonal and ineffective in sustaining listener attention

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation delivery efficiencyVSAvoidlistener engagement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the speech into initial phrases spoken by the user and supplemental phrases generated by the system. This segmentation allows the user to maintain personal connection by speaking the initial phrase while the system handles the repetitive completion portion, resulting in audio delivery that is both efficient and engaging for the listener through personalized phrasing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11657814B2Techniques for dynamic auditory phrase completion
Publication Date: 2023.05.23 HARMAN INT IND INC
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure set forth a computer-implemented method comprising detecting an initial phrase portion included in a first auditory signal generated by a user, identifying, based on the initial phrase portion, a supplemental phrase portion that complements the initial phrase portion to form a complete phrase, and providing a command signal that drives an output device to generate an audio output corresponding to the supplemental phrase portion.