Patents Assigned to Colvard Learning Systems, LLC
  • Computer-based grapheme-to-speech conversion using a pointing device
    Patent number: 8930192
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for a computer based grapheme-to-speech conversion using a pointing device. In one aspect the method of grapheme-to-speech conversion comprises the steps of presenting a plurality of grapheme-labeled regions and touchscreen, receiving an indication that at least one grapheme-labeled region has been touched by a pointing device, producing a phoneme corresponding to the grapheme via an audio speaker, and setting an audible duration of the phoneme corresponding to the amount of time the grapheme has been touched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Colvard Learning Systems, LLC
    Inventors: William S. Meisel, Mark Anikst