| Presentation | 2002/10/23 A speech synthesizing software on a PDA for Japanese with speech impairments Eisuke Hanada, Yasuo Sobajima, Seiichi Tenpaku, Kouji Matsumura, Koichi Kusuhara, Toshiro Hara, Shusaku Tsumoto, Yoshiaki Nose, |
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| Abstract(in English) | We developed a Japanese language, rapid synthesizing software application for use on a personal digital assistant (PDA). It has an unrestricted vocabulary and can synthesize words and sentences within three seconds. Eight thousands common sentences and words can be pre-registered. By touching the first character at the head of a pre-registered sentence or word from an on-screen Kana (Japanese alphabet) chart, the user can select the sentence or word to be spoken. Characters on the Kana chart can also be input sequentially. Three Japanese with speech impairments rated the device highly for its portability and quick response. Whereas communication previously had to be done by writing or sign language, it was easy for listeners with or without specialized training in communication with persons with speech impairments to understand the output from this device, making conversation easier, which in turn improved the quality of life and social activity of these persons with speech impairments. |
| Keyword(in Japanese) | (See Japanese page) |
| Keyword(in English) | Speech impairment / Speech synthesizer / PDA / Quality of life |
| Paper # | WIT2002-43 |
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| Committee | WIT |
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| Conference Date | 2002/10/23(1days) |
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| Registration To | Well-being Information Technology(WIT) |
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| Language | JPN |
| Title (in Japanese) | (See Japanese page) |
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| Title (in English) | A speech synthesizing software on a PDA for Japanese with speech impairments |
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| Keyword(1) | Speech impairment |
| Keyword(2) | Speech synthesizer |
| Keyword(3) | PDA |
| Keyword(4) | Quality of life |
| 1st Author's Name | Eisuke Hanada |
| 1st Author's Affiliation | Shimane Medical University School of Medicine() |
| 2nd Author's Name | Yasuo Sobajima |
| 2nd Author's Affiliation | Arcadia Inc. |
| 3rd Author's Name | Seiichi Tenpaku |
| 3rd Author's Affiliation | Arcadia Inc. |
| 4th Author's Name | Kouji Matsumura |
| 4th Author's Affiliation | Kyushu University Hospital |
| 5th Author's Name | Koichi Kusuhara |
| 5th Author's Affiliation | Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University |
| 6th Author's Name | Toshiro Hara |
| 6th Author's Affiliation | Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University |
| 7th Author's Name | Shusaku Tsumoto |
| 7th Author's Affiliation | Shimane Medical University School of Medicine |
| 8th Author's Name | Yoshiaki Nose |
| 8th Author's Affiliation | Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University |
| Date | 2002/10/23 |
| Paper # | WIT2002-43 |
| Volume (vol) | vol.102 |
| Number (no) | 419 |
| Page | pp.pp.- |
| #Pages | 6 |
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