Patents Assigned to ReadingVillage.Com, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6632094
    Abstract: A computer-implemented techniques for improving reading proficiency. A segment of text is displayed on a video screen. An audio narration of the displayed text is generated from stored audio data derived from a custom reading in natural voice of the entire text segment. The words in the displayed text are highlighted during the audio narration, with each word being highlighted in synchronism to its narration. A visual track is created through the text by highlighting the current word, the previously narrated words and the yet-to-be-narrated words with respectively distinctive highlighting. A phonetic pronunciation with synchronized highlighting of the phonemes is also available. In addition, contextual word definitions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: ReadingVillage.Com, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary A. Falcon, Ricardo Falcon, Jorge V. Juan