公开(公告)号：US10685643B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-16

申请号：US15635326

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Vocollect, Inc.

Inventor： James Hendrickson ,  Debra Drylie Stiffey ,  Duane Littleton ,  John Pecorari ,  Arkadiusz Slusarczyk

IPC: G10L13/00 ,  G10L13/02 ,  G10L13/033

Abstract: A method and apparatus that dynamically adjust operational parameters of a text-to-speech engine in a speech-based system are disclosed. A voice engine or other application of a device provides a mechanism to alter the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine. In response to one or more environmental conditions, the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine are modified to increase the intelligibility of synthesized speech.

公开(公告)号：US11817078B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-14

申请号：US18328189

申请日：2023-06-02

Applicant: Vocollect, Inc.

Inventor： James Hendrickson ,  Debra Drylie Stiffey ,  Duane Littleton ,  John Pecorari ,  Arkadiusz Slusarczyk

IPC: G10L13/00 ,  G10L13/02 ,  G10L13/033

CPC classification number: G10L13/02 ,  G10L13/033

Abstract: A method and apparatus that dynamically adjust operational parameters of a text-to-speech engine in a speech-based system are disclosed. A voice engine or other application of a device provides a mechanism to alter the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine. In response to one or more environmental conditions, the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine are modified to increase the intelligibility of synthesized speech.

公开(公告)号：US10468015B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-05

申请号：US15700555

申请日：2017-09-11

Applicant: Vocollect, Inc.

Inventor： Lori Pike ,  James Hendrickson ,  Justin Volz

IPC: G10L13/08 ,  G10L13/047 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L13/04 ,  G06F17/27 ,  G10L13/027

Abstract: A method for text-to-speech (TTS) pronunciation correction includes initiating a correction of a pronunciation error produced by a TTS system; receiving an input from a user for the correction of the pronunciation error; and updating the pronunciation based on the input provided by the user. The user input can include providing one or more voice recording entries, a manual entry from a keyboard, and/or choosing an entry from a predetermined list of phonetic strings. The method can also include pronouncing the corrected pronunciation entry back to the user. The user input can be further used for correction of similar syllables, words, and/or phrases.

公开(公告)号：US20180018955A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15635326

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Vocollect, Inc.

Inventor： James Hendrickson ,  Debra Drylie Stiffey ,  Duane Littleton ,  John Pecorari ,  Arkadiusz Slusarczyk

IPC: G10L13/02 ,  G10L13/033

Abstract: A method and apparatus that dynamically adjust operational parameters of a text-to-speech engine in a speech-based system are disclosed. A voice engine or other application of a device provides a mechanism to alter the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine. In response to one or more environmental conditions, the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine are modified to increase the intelligibility of synthesized speech.

公开(公告)号：US20150088522A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14561648

申请日：2014-12-05

Applicant: VOCOLLECT, INC.

Inventor： James Hendrickson ,  Debra Drylie Scott ,  Duane Littleton ,  John Pecorari ,  Arkadiusz Slusarczyk

IPC: G10L13/02

CPC classification number: G10L13/02 ,  G10L13/033

Abstract: A method and apparatus that dynamically adjust operational parameters of a text-to-speech engine in a speech-based system are disclosed. A voice engine or other application of a device provides a mechanism to alter the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine. In response to one or more environmental conditions, the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine are modified to increase the intelligibility of synthesized speech.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在基于语音的系统中动态调整文本到语音引擎的操作参数的方法和装置。 语音引擎或设备的其他应用提供了改变文本到语音引擎的可调操作参数的机制。 响应于一个或多个环境条件，修改文本到语音引擎的可调操作参数以增加合成语音的可懂度。

公开(公告)号：US11810545B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US16869228

申请日：2020-05-07

Applicant: Vocollect, Inc.

Inventor： James Hendrickson ,  Debra Drylie Stiffey ,  Duane Littleton ,  John Pecorari ,  Arkadiusz Slusarczyk

IPC: G10L13/00 ,  G10L13/02 ,  G10L13/033

CPC classification number: G10L13/02 ,  G10L13/033

Abstract: A method and apparatus that dynamically adjust operational parameters of a text-to-speech engine in a speech-based system are disclosed. A voice engine or other application of a device provides a mechanism to alter the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine. In response to one or more environmental conditions, the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine are modified to increase the intelligibility of synthesized speech.

公开(公告)号：US11042834B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-22

申请号：US15859799

申请日：2018-01-02

Applicant: Vocollect, Inc.

Inventor： Lori Pike ,  James Hendrickson ,  Vanessa Cassandra Sanchez ,  Timothy Reed ,  Justin Volz ,  Brian Quinn ,  Stefan Wert ,  Joshua Zito ,  Allan Strane ,  Heather Potts

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: A method to provide an order for a user to select goods includes automatically prompting a user via a voice command to collect an item from an order placed by a customer, and in response to receiving the input from an electronic device indicating that the item is unavailable, automatically prompting the user via a voice command to collect a substitute item designated, receiving an input indicating that the substitute item has been collected, followed by electronically notifying the customer that the substitute item has been collected instead of the original item. In another aspect, a voice-enabled click and collect system includes a remote server in communication with a mobile device, configured to prompt a user to collect an item, communicate the item unavailability to the remote server, receive instructions from the remote server, prompt the user to collect the substitute item, and notify the customer.

公开(公告)号：US09697818B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US14561648

申请日：2014-12-05

Applicant: VOCOLLECT, INC.

Inventor： James Hendrickson ,  Debra Drylie Stiffey ,  Duane Littleton ,  John Pecorari ,  Arkadiusz Slusarczyk

IPC: G10L13/00 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L21/00 ,  G10L13/02 ,  G10L13/033

CPC classification number: G10L13/02 ,  G10L13/033

Abstract: A method and apparatus that dynamically adjust operational parameters of a text-to-speech engine in a speech-based system are disclosed. A voice engine or other application of a device provides a mechanism to alter the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine. In response to one or more environmental conditions, the adjustable operational parameters of the text-to-speech engine are modified to increase the intelligibility of synthesized speech.

公开(公告)号：US20180197528A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15700555

申请日：2017-09-11

Applicant: Vocollect, Inc.

Inventor： Lori Pike ,  James Hendrickson ,  Justin Volz

IPC: G10L13/047 ,  G10L13/08

CPC classification number: G10L13/047 ,  G06F17/273 ,  G10L13/027 ,  G10L13/04 ,  G10L13/08 ,  G10L15/22

Abstract: A method for text-to-speech (TTS) pronunciation correction includes initiating a correction of a pronunciation error produced by a TTS system; receiving an input from a user for the correction of the pronunciation error; and updating the pronunciation based on the input provided by the user. The user input can include providing one or more voice recording entries, a manual entry from a keyboard, and/or choosing an entry from a predetermined list of phonetic strings. The method can also include pronouncing the corrected pronunciation entry back to the user. The user input can be further used for correction of similar syllables, words, and/or phrases.

公开(公告)号：US20180197136A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15859799

申请日：2018-01-02

Applicant: Vocollect, Inc.

Inventor： Lori Pike ,  James Hendrickson ,  Vanessa Cassandra Sanchez ,  Timothy Reed ,  Justin Volz ,  Brian Quinn ,  Stefan Wert ,  Joshua Zito ,  Allan Strane ,  Heather Potts

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G10L15/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06Q10/06315 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223

Abstract: A method to provide an order for a user to select goods includes automatically prompting a user via a voice command to collect an item from an order placed by a customer, and in response to receiving the input from an electronic device indicating that the item is unavailable, automatically prompting the user via a voice command to collect a substitute item designated, receiving an input indicating that the substitute item has been collected, followed by electronically notifying the customer that the substitute item has been collected instead of the original item. In another aspect, a voice-enabled click and collect system includes a remote server in communication with a mobile device, configured to prompt a user to collect an item, communicate the item unavailability to the remote server, receive instructions from the remote server, prompt the user to collect the substitute item, and notify the customer.