Network Language Lesson Management Server for Voice Practice

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current online foreign language learning services often restrict learners to fixed time slots for speaking practice with native instructors, limiting opportunities for those with poor listening skills and not providing sufficient motivation for speaking practice.

Innovation Solution

A network-based management system that allows learners to register voice recording tasks, receive pronunciation correction data from instructors, and listen to recordings of other learners, facilitating continuous speaking practice and motivation through a management server that organizes classes, determines attendance, and provides feedback and rewards.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If online speaking practice is conducted through video call with native instructor, then speaking practice opportunity is provided, but learners must access network at fixed time and bear time constraints

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespeaking practice opportunityVSAvoidtime constraint for fixed schedule

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates audio copies of instructor pronunciations and learner recordings that can be accessed repeatedly without requiring real-time interaction. Learners can download and replay pronunciation correction data and peer recordings at any time, eliminating the need for fixed scheduling while maintaining speaking practice opportunities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows learners to access pronunciation correction data and practice materials in advance before actual speaking practice. Learners can review correct pronunciations and peer recordings beforehand, enabling self-paced preparation without requiring synchronous instructor availability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If speaking practice is performed through video call with native instructor, then pronunciation guidance is provided, but learners with poor listening skills are not sufficiently given opportunities for speaking practice

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepronunciation correction accuracyVSAvoidaccessibility for learners with poor listening skills

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements automated feedback mechanisms where learners receive pronunciation correction data in audio format that can be replayed multiple times. The system also provides peer feedback through recorded submissions, allowing learners to review corrections at their own pace without relying on real-time instructor feedback, thus accommodating learners with varying listening skills.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

Learners can access and replay pronunciation correction data periodically at intervals that suit their learning needs. The system allows repeated listening to the same correction audio, enabling learners with poor listening skills to practice at their own pace until understanding is achieved, rather than requiring continuous real-time interaction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

3Reliability

If traditional online speaking practice is used, then instructor feedback is obtained, but learners lack motivation due to insufficient practice opportunities and limited peer interaction

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstructor feedback qualityVSAvoidlearner motivation and engagement

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system serves multiple functions: it provides instructor pronunciation corrections, enables peer-to-peer learning through recorded submissions, allows self-assessment through replayable audio feedback, and creates a community of learners who can motivate each other. This multi-functional approach maintains reliable instructor feedback while adding versatile engagement opportunities that boost learner motivation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Learners can independently review pronunciation corrections, listen to peer recordings, and practice speaking without requiring constant instructor intervention. The system empowers learners to take responsibility for their own practice schedules and motivation, while still providing structured guidance through instructor-provided correction data that can be accessed autonomously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11322046B2Method for managing language speaking lesson on network and management server used therefor

Publication Date: 2022.05.03 YANADOO

AI summary

A method for managing a language speaking lesson on a network is implemented through the steps of: receiving, by a management server, a request for registering a voice recording task of a learner from an instructor terminal; receiving, by the management server, voice recording data from a terminal of a learner who has confirmed the voice recording task; and receiving, by the management server, recording data for pronunciation correction of the voice recording data from the instructor terminal. By this method, the learner may be sufficiently given an opportunity to practice speaking a foreign language in a course of performing the voice recording task. In addition, the learner may repeatedly listen to the recording data for pronunciation correction directly recorded by the instructor for his or her foreign language pronunciation.