Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, methods, and computer storage media for text style suggestions and/or text emphasis suggestions. In an example embodiment, an electronic design application provides a text style suggestion tool that generates text style suggestions to stylize a selected text element based on the context of the design. A text emphasis tool allows a user to select a text element and generate text emphasis suggestions for which words should be emphasized with a different text styling. Various interaction elements allow the user to iterate through the suggestions. For example, a set of style suggestions may be mapped to successive rotational increments around a style wheel, and as the user rotates through the positions on the style wheel, a corresponding text style suggestion is previewed and/or applied.

Abstract: A cognitive function evaluation device includes: an obtainment unit that obtains utterance data indicating a voice of an evaluatee uttering a sentence as instructed; a calculation unit that calculates, from the utterance data obtained by the obtainment unit, a feature based on the utterance data; an evaluation unit that compares the feature calculated by the calculation unit to reference data indicating a relationship between voice data indicating a voice of a person and a cognitive function of the person to evaluate the cognitive function of the evaluatee; and an output unit that outputs the sentence to be uttered by the evaluatee and outputs a result of evaluation by the evaluation unit.

Abstract: A method, a computer program product, and a computer system allow a secondary language to be learned through content translation in an engaged linguistical consumption format. The method includes determining an educational corpus for the secondary language that indicates learned words in the secondary language. The method includes determining a select portion of subtitles being shown during a play back of a multimedia file shown in a native language where the select portions include a native word corresponding to the learned words. The method includes generating a modification to the select portion such that the learned words replace the native word in the subtitles. A display of the play back of the multimedia file including the subtitles is updated with a visual graphic corresponding to the modification to replace the native word.

Abstract: In embodiments, a computer implemented method for language learning includes delivering a user or student's speech into a computer using speech recognition software and sending the output of the speech recognition software to a language adaptive encoding module which outputs a positional encoding matrix; inputting the positional encoding matrix to a trained attention neural network module comprising an encoder and decoder block and a feed forward neural network layer, wherein the trained attention neural network module is trained using course materials for language learning, receiving the output of the trained attention neural network module into a speech synthesis module, delivering the output of the speech synthesis module to an avatar on the computer; and delivering speech from the avatar to the student.

Abstract: Human-machine dialog is characterized by receiving data comprising a recording of an individual interacting with a dialog application simulating a conversation. Thereafter, the received data is parsed using automated speech recognition to result in text comprising a plurality of words. Features are extracted from the parsed data and then input an ensemble of different machine learning models each trained to generate a score characterizing a plurality of different dialog constructs. Thereafter, scores generated by the machine learning models for each of the dialog constructs are fused. A performance score is then generated based on the fused scores which characterizes a conversational proficiency of the individual interacting with the dialog application. Data can then be provided which includes or otherwise characterizes the generated score. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: This invention is a method for detecting AI-written material which evaluates authorship more directly than purely machine-based methods of AI detection. This method automatically selects relatively-rare key words and/or phrases used in a submitted body of text which is asserted to have been written by a specific person and creates a test to measure understanding of those key words and/or phrases which is administered to that person.

Abstract: To efficiently assess, prioritize, and re-assess individuals respectively for intervention OR for ongoing programs/activities OR for personalized rehabilitation or training activities: A Computerized Interactive Psychological Assessment Protocol including the steps of: using a predetermined interactive media, interfacing with a client, (A) accepting some predetermined goal-relevant self-assessment responses from the client, regarding the client's respective motivation, belief, know-how, state-of-mind, activity, etc.

Abstract: A light and speaker apparatus comprising a light, one or more audio speakers, and various channels which permit sound to project in multiple directions including both upwards and downwards. In some embodiments, the light and the one or more speakers are positioned within a chamber inside the apparatus.

Abstract: A tool and associated data processing framework is disclosed for delivering supporting content to users, in response to voice-based and touch-based interactions with a mobile computing device, for sports officials and other authorities during training or while encountering situations where governing rules, policies, protocols or other procedures are applicable. The tool is accessible via one or more applications resident on mobile computing devices, and enables a real-time response to requests for information in an interpretation of a rule, or in an explanation of how to handle a particular a situation, that are communicated via such voice-based or touch-based interactions. The tool delivers audio and/or video files, a summarization or lay explanation representing the desired interpretation of the rule or the desired response to the situation, and an official version of the rule being interpreted, or an official response to the situation, via a user interface or other display on the mobile computing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a format agnostic document viewer with document translation that provide the ability for a user to either select a portion of the viewed document text in the format agnostic viewer and have it translated into a selected language, or for the user to have the entire document presented in the format agnostic viewer in translated form. The translated text may be shown side-by-side with the original document text in the format agnostic viewer, or can replace the original text on the visible page in the format agnostic viewer. The translated text may be formatted according to, or displayed with, some enhancements to account for differences in the original text and translated text or other differences.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method, which may comprise obtaining a plurality of essay prompts, processing each essay prompt of said plurality of essay prompts using a natural language processing (NLP) algorithm to extract at least one feature from said each essay prompt and, using said at least one feature from said each essay prompt, generating two or more subsets of said plurality of essay prompts, wherein an essay prompt in a subset satisfies a measure of similarity with respect to each other essay prompt in said subset such that a single essay can be responsive to each essay prompt in said subset.

Abstract: A display board system for football coaching applications is provided. The system enables football coaching staffs to communicate any convey information to on-field players, such as the personnel types of the opposing team or the specific play call for the ensuing play. The system includes a visual display board, a control device, and a control application. The display board includes one or more rows of illuminating numbers that displays any selected set of one or more numerical digits for viewing by the on-field players. The control device is in electronic communication with the display board via wired or wireless connection and is configured for use by the coaching staff to input the desired information for display on the display board. The control application is a programming application configured to run on the control device to enable operation of the control device to display information on the display board.

Abstract: Methods and systems provide an adaptive method of language learning using automatic speech recognition that allows a user to learn a new language using only their voice—and without using their hands or eyes. The system may be implemented in an application for a smartphone. Each lesson comprises a series of questions that adapt to the user's knowledge. The questions ask for the translation of a word or phrase by playing an audio prompt in the origin language, recording the user speaking the translation in the target language, indicating whether the utterance was correct or incorrect, and providing feedback related to the user's utterance. Each user response is evaluated in real time, and the application provides individualized feedback to the user based on their response. Subsequent questions in the lesson and future lessons are dynamically ordered to adapt to the user's knowledge.

Abstract: A visual stimulus for a set of contrast cards is provided which comprises a hollow outer circle, opposing and identical first and second arc segment within the outer circle which are symmetrical about the vertical diameter of the outer circle, a first filled-in circle and a second filled-in circle being identical in diameter to the first filled-in circle, each residing on opposite ends of the horizontal diameter of the outer circle and each being equidistant from the center of the outer circle, a filled-in center element having a rotational center on the center of the outer circle, the center element being symmetrical about both the horizontal and vertical diameter of the outer circle.

Abstract: Classification and visualization of user interactions with an interactive computing platform is provided by applying machine learning (ML) model(s) to user transcripts, the ML model(s) trained to classify interactions with an interactive computing platform, the user transcripts including user interactions between users and the interactive computing platform in progression of the users through tasks based on the user interactions, where the applying classifies the user interactions and identifies features of the user interactions, and building and providing a graphical user interface (GUI) of graphical elements for display on a display device, the graphical elements presenting visualizations of the user interactions and the identified features thereof relative to the tasks and progression of the users therethrough, the GUI including, for each of the tasks, a respective task element that reflects identified features of a set of user interactions of user(s) in progressing through that task.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic language translation aid. The aid includes a receiver for receiving a language sentence in a first language. The translator translates the language sentence into both a literal translation and a correct translation in a second language. The display displays the literal translation and the correct translation. Preferably, the display is configured to display both translations concurrently so that an early language learner can obtain an immediate comprehension of individual word meaning through literal translation, and overall contextual meaning through the correct translation.

Abstract: An electronic platform to generate and display blended multilingual content. The methods and systems can be employed in an educational environment to assist a user fluent in a native language in learning a target language. One or more blended combinations of content in the native language and the target language are generated and displayed to the user. A machine learning component can be used to evaluate performance data to execute adjusts to the level and type of blending applied to the blended combinations to increase and improve learning efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing an improved interactive and educational eBook platform through an improved eReader. The system provides a platform through which a book is transformed into an interactive, multi-language, assisted reading, read-aloud eBook and is displayed in an eReader with an improved graphical user interface that provides features which enhance the effectiveness of eBook learning.

Abstract: Language education systems capable of integrating with a user's daily life and automatically producing educational prompts would be particularly advantageous. An example method includes determining a user's identity, detecting a language education subject, prompting the user with a language education message, receiving a user's response, and updating a user profile associated with the user based on the user's response. Methods may also include determining user state (including emotional, physical, social, etc.) and determining, based on the user state, whether to prompt the user with the language education prompt.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated content provisioning to a user device are disclosed herein. The system can include a memory including a user profile database containing information relating to a plurality of users and a content library database including a plurality of data packets. The system can include at least one server and a user device. The user device can: receive a request for content receipt; send an electrical signal containing a content request to the server; send an electrical signal containing hardware configuration data to the server; receive first data packets; launch evaluation software; evaluate received response data with the launched evaluation software; generate outcome data for a plurality of attributes of the received response data; and automatically deliver second presentation data received in second data packets.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for automatic speech analysis comprising setting a target phrase, the target phrase comprising a target phoneme, the target phoneme having corresponding target values of a set of phonological features associated therewith, wherein each target value is one of: an indication that the phonological feature should be present, an indication that the phonological feature should be absent, or an indication that the presence of the phonological feature is not specified, receiving a speech signal, wherein the speech signal comprises a user's attempt to say the target phrase, analysing the speech signal to determine the phonological features present within a portion of the speech signal corresponding to the target phoneme and assigning a probability to each of the set of phonological features, comparing the probability assigned to each phonological feature based on the speech signal to the expected target value of that phonological feature within the phrase, determining a deviation from the

Abstract: Context data pertaining to a target audience to which a product is to be demonstrated can be determined. The target audience can be classified based on the context data. Classifying the target audience can include selecting an audience type out of a predefined plurality of audience types. Customization data can be generated based on the selected audience type. The customization data can be configured to customize demonstration of the product to the target audience.

Abstract: A communication device includes a calculation unit which calculates class probabilities that are probabilities an input speech belongs to a plurality of respective classified classes previously defined as types of speech contents, a plurality of response generation modules provided for respective types of responses each generates a response speech corresponding to the type, a determination unit which selects one of the plurality of response generation modules based on association probabilities and the class probabilities calculated by the calculation unit and determines the response speech generated by the selected response generation module as an output speech to be emitted to the user, the association probabilities being set for each of the plurality of response generation modules, and the association probabilities each indicating a level of association between the response generation module and each of the plurality of classified classes, and an output unit which outputs the output speech.

Abstract: A computer device obtains a plurality of terms uttered during a recorded communication between a plurality of parties, identifying information for one or more of the plurality of parties, and an identification of which recorded terms were uttered by each of the one or more parties. The computer device transmits data identifying one or more of the recorded terms, the one or more recorded terms uttered by each party of the one or more parties to be displayed as associated with the party, and the recorded terms being selectable. In response to one of the recorded terms being selected, the computer device transmits data identifying one or more representative utterance times that the selected term was uttered by at least one of the one or more parties, the selected term to be displayed as associated with the one or more representative utterance times along a time axis.

Abstract: An approach is provided that detect a section of a document that is currently being read by a user on a display device as well as the user's current emotional state. In response to determining, based on the detected current emotional state, that reading assistance would be helpful to the user, the approach identifies terminology within the section of the document that is currently being read by the user, retrieves assistive texts related to the identified terminology, and provides the assistive texts to the user at the display screen.

Abstract: The method includes receiving, from a user, a first speech input spoken in a first language; inferring a user intent based on at least the first speech input in the first language; based on the inferred user intent, generating one or more alternative expressions of the first speech input in the first language; and providing feedback to the user introducing the alternative expressions as a more preferred input to express the inferred user intent than the first speech input provided by the user.

Abstract: A design system includes a protocol of rules and a game apparatus. The game apparatus includes paper, cards, or an electronic device. The protocol includes instructions that prompt a user to create characters and environments. Characters may be paired with environments and goals are set for the characters. Obstacles are identified and solutions to the obstacles are created. A visual story is created based on the game.

Abstract: In an approach to optimized interactive communications timing from computing devices, a set of system defaults is received. A verbal communications for an intended recipient is received. An activity data for the intended recipient is received. A criticality score of the verbal communication is determined based on the set of system defaults. An availability score for the intended recipient is determined based on the set of system defaults and the activity data. An optimal time to initiate verbal communications with the intended recipient is determined wherein the optimal time to initiate verbal communications occurs when the criticality score exceeds the availability score. The verbal communication for the intended recipient is initiated at the optimal time.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing feedback on a user's writing behavior in generating a constructed response. An electronic process log for the constructed response is received. The electronic process log is processed to generate a vector having a predetermined number of elements. The vector comprises information related to the user's actions in generating the constructed response and includes (i) data indicating types of actions performed by the user in generating the constructed response, (ii) time points associated with the actions, and (iii) locations associated with the actions, each location indicating whether an associated action occurred within a word, between words, within a phrase, between phrases, within a sentence, between sentences, within a paragraph, or between paragraph. The vector is compared to one or more vectors associated with other constructed responses, and feedback is generated based on the comparison.

Abstract: Electronic natural language processing in a natural language processing (NLP) system, such as a Question-Answering (QA) system. A receives electronic text input, in question form, and determines a readability level indicator in the question. The readability level indicator includes at least a grammatical error, a slang term, and a misspelling type. The computer determines a readability level for the electronic text input based on the readability level indicator, and retrieves candidate answers based on the readability level.

Abstract: A method and device for pushing an electronic book. the method comprises: obtaining reading duration information sent by multiple terminals (210), the reading duration information comprising identity information of the terminals, identifier information of electronic books read by users of the terminals, and reading time information corresponding to the identifier information; determining, according to the reading time information, reading preference information of the terminals corresponding to the identity information and average reading durations of the electronic books corresponding to the identifier information (220); and pushing a first electronic book to a first terminal according to the reading preference information and the average reading durations (230), the average reading duration of the first electronic book matching the reading preference information of the first terminal. By means of the method and the device, targeted pushing of electronic books is implemented.

Abstract: Computer implemented biofeedback is used to facilitate discussions. Preferred embodiments include the steps of identifying a concept used by at least one of the participants during a discussion, sourcing additional content from outside the discussion, detecting use of a trigger expression by one of the participants, and then further to detecting use of the trigger expression rendering at least some of the additional content to one or more of the participants as an electronic biofeedback signal.

Abstract: A method of changing or reducing accent, and/or improving accent by increasing the neuroplasticity of the brain using a repeating beat frequency pattern, while exposing the brain to proper pronunciation of words, phrases, sounds, and/or intonations during such increased neuroplasticity. The method includes presenting a relaxing audio segment that induces a relaxed receptive state in the language speaker, and then presenting a training audio segment that presents at least one model speaker pronouncing at least portions of speech in accordance with a target accent, while presenting the repeating beat frequency pattern. The relaxing audio segment can include instructions to promote relaxation in the listener's native language or in the target language. The method thereby enables learning pronunciations that are deeply rooted in the subconscious mind, so they sound natural and effortless when used. The method can be synergistically combined with more conventional methods of language learning to great benefit.

Abstract: Gradually automation of a workflow by a configuration change management system is provided by a first workflow template having a relatively low level of automation and complexity in which at least a plurality of tasks require manual input, manual response, or manual approval, operating the first workflow by a workflow automation system engine, monitoring a measurement of the maturity level of the process during the operation the first workflow, and responsive to detecting the maturity level meeting pre-determined benchmark, automatically selecting, engaging, and operating a second workflow template which increases automation by automating one or more subprocesses, adding one or more subprocesses, or eliminating one or more subprocesses.

Abstract: Techniques for providing notifications to user devices for the purpose of re-engaging users in content items they are consuming, such as electronic books, movies, videos, and the like. For instance, the techniques may calculate a frequency at which a user reads an electronic book. If the user does not request to read this electronic book for an abnormal amount of time, the techniques may provide a notification encouraging the user to again read the electronic book.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus and a method for language training and general entertainment and role-playing. It employs a digital processing system plays back audio or audio-visual program material, using special software to selectively direct the audio of this playback through the system's speakers or a headset, with the user taking the headset audio—in particular speech—as a model and prompt to repeat this speech. The user plays the role of the speaker in the program material, and the software further permits the user to record, in audio or audio-video, her dubbing efforts along with the program material, producing a version of the program material with the user's voice recorded in place of, or in conjunction with, the voice of a character in the program material. The user's recorded performance can also be overlaid onto the original program material.

Abstract: Methods of low power detection of an activation phrase are described. A microphone system comprises dedicated hardware logic for detecting a pre-defined activation phrase in an audio stream received via a microphone. If the pre-defined activation phrase is detected, the hardware logic sends a trigger signal to activate a module, such as a main speech detection module, which is external to the microphone system and which may be in a low power standby state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, a teaching aid, and a platform for computing mathematics, and the method for providing the same, which especially provides a method for making the meanings of mathematical equations intuitively and stereoscopically understood by computing various mathematics and expressing their processes with engraving objects (e.g., cube, block, etc.), a computing device/teaching aid for providing the method and the platform for providing various services through a mathematical computation using engraving objects. In particular, the teaching aid for computing mathematics provides a sequence board and a plurality of cubes which are arranged and rearranged on the sequence board, so that various mathematical problems and computing processes for the mathematical problems can be visually expressed in three-dimension and a user can intuitively understand the principles and solutions of the mathematical problems.

Abstract: An information providing system (1) has a sound receiver (22) that receives a guidance voice and generates a sound signal (SG); a text identifier (114) that identifies, from among registered texts representing contents of utterances of different guidance voices, a registered text that is similar to an uttered text (L) that represents a content of an utterance of one of the guidance voices (V), the uttered text having been obtained by analyzing the sound signal (SG) by use of speech recognition, and a sound outputter (26) that transmits distribution information (D) that indicates the registered text identified by the text identifier (114) to a terminal device capable of presenting to a user (U) guidance information (G) corresponding to the distribution information (D) from among pieces of guidance information (G) that correspond to the respective guidance voices.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for determining application experience of a user based on paralinguistic information determined for the user. One embodiment presented herein includes a computer-implemented method, which includes receiving, at a computing device, one or more audio streams. Each audio stream includes audio from a user interacting with at least one page of an application. The computer-implemented method also includes generating paralinguistic information from at least one of the audio streams. The paralinguistic information characterizes acoustic aspects of the audio stream that are distinct from verbal content of the audio stream.

Abstract: A system for encouraging a child to learn to read, comprising a computing device and at least one physical manipulative, wherein the computing device can identify the physical manipulative and display at least one word relating to the physical manipulative. In an embodiment, a letter identification board with letter manipulatives is included, wherein a child can spell out a word on the letter identification board and the computing device shows an animation of the physical manipulative performing the action indicated by the word.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system and method for estimating hormone levels and physiological conditions of a user by analysing speech samples of said user. A user device of the user may record specifics of speech and use these specifics of speech as a speech sample of user's utterance. The user device may transmit the speech samples to a backend system. The system may isolate phonation segments from the speech samples. The system may filter the one or more phonation segments. The system may isolate uttered speech segments from the one or more phonation segments. The system may perform an acoustic-phonetic analysis of the uttered speech segments. The acoustic-phonetic analysis may use plurality of features for the analysis. The IPA phonemes may be used to derive speech markers that correspond to specific hormones and levels thereof. The system may generate a hormone level report which is transmitted to the user.

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for initiating and controlling content speaking on touch-sensitive devices. A gesture can be detected on a touchscreen for causing text to be spoken. Displayed content can be analyzed, and a determination can be made based on size, position, and other attributes as to which portion of displayed text should be spoken. In response to detecting the gesture, the identified portion of text can be spoken using a text-to-speech process. A menu of controls can be displayed for controlling the speaking. The menu can automatically be hidden and a persistent virtual button can be displayed that can remain available on the touchscreen despite the user navigating to another view. Selecting the persistent virtual button can restore the full menu of controls, thereby allowing the user to continue to control the speaking even after navigating away from the content being spoken.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a training apparatus for speech synthesis includes a storage device and a hardware processor in communication with the storage device. The storage stores an average voice model, training speaker information representing a feature of speech of a training speaker and perception representation information represented by scores of one or more perception representations related to voice quality of the training speaker, the average voice model constructed by utilizing acoustic data extracted from speech waveforms of a plurality of speakers and language data. The hardware processor, based at least in part on the average voice model, the training speaker information, and the perception representation score, train one or more perception representation acoustic models corresponding to the one or more perception representations.

Abstract: Electronic natural language processing in a natural language processing (NLP) system, such as a Question-Answering (QA) system. A receives electronic text input, in question form, and determines a readability level indicator in the question. The readability level indicator includes at least a grammatical error, a slang term, and a misspelling type. The computer determines a readability level for the electronic text input based on the readability level indicator, and retrieves candidate answers based on the readability level.

Abstract: A method of signaling speech signal related text messages on board an aircraft, a computer program product for carrying out such a method, an apparatus for signaling speech signal related text messages on board an aircraft, and an aircraft comprising such an apparatus. A method embodiment comprises: providing a speech signal related to an announcement to passengers of an aircraft; obtaining a text message containing text corresponding to spoken words of the speech signal; and signaling the text message to one or more devices on board the aircraft.

Abstract: Systems and processes for processing speech in a digital assistant are provided. In one example process, a first speech input can be received from a user. The first speech input can be processed using a first automatic speech recognition system to produce a first recognition result. An input indicative of a potential error in the first recognition result can be received. The input can be used to improve the first recognition result. For example, the input can include a second speech input that is a repetition of the first speech input. The second speech input can be processed using a second automatic speech recognition system to produce a second recognition result.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for assembling a set of connectable building blocks by using a computing device to access, from wireless communication elements in each block, general information regarding the set of blocks and specific information regarding at least one block of the set that is placed on a conducting mat and each block of the set that is connected to the at least one block on the conducting mat. Structural information regarding structures for assembly using the blocks is accessed based on the general and specific information. A process for assembling a selected structure using the blocks is generated based on all of the accessed information. A lighting element of the at least one block (or a connected block) and a lighting element of at least one block of the set that is not connected to any other block of the set is made to blink based on the process.

Abstract: A method for automatically creating a short message and a portable terminal using the same includes extracting at least one word expected to be input from a database provided in the portable terminal when a message creation menu is selected. At least one input expected word that has been extracted is then displayed. At least one word that is recognized is selected from among the displayed at least one input expected word; and inputting the selected word to a text message creation window. A user can create a short message without having to input words one-by-one through a keyboard.

Abstract: A system for encouraging a child to learn to read, comprising a computing device and at least one physical manipulative, wherein the computing device can identify the physical manipulative and display at least one word relating to the physical manipulative. In an embodiment, a letter identification board with letter manipulatives is included, wherein a child can spell out a word on the letter identification board and the computing device shows an animation of the physical manipulative performing the action indicated by the word.