Joshua David Rowe

US Patent:

20040193409, Sep 30, 2004

Filed:

Dec 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/734084

Inventors:

Lynne Hansen - Laie HI, US
Joshua Rowe - Troutdale OR, US

International Classification:

G10L011/06

US Classification:

704/215000

Abstract:

Systems and methods for dynamically analyzing temporality in an individual's speech in order to selectively categorize the speech fluency of the individual and/or to selectively provide speech training based on the results of the dynamic analysis. Temporal variables in one or more speech samples are dynamically quantified. The temporal variables in combination with a dynamic process, which is derived from analyses of temporality in the speech of native speakers and language learners, are used to provide a fluency score that identifies a proficiency of the individual. In some implementations, temporal variables are measured instantaneously.