SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUDIO CONTENT MANAGEMENT
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1. A method for distributing audio content, the method comprising:
- receiving a user selection of original content, the user selection indicating a user wants the original content to be converted to audio content;
converting the original content to the audio content;
associating an identifier with the original content and the audio content; and
storing the identifier and the associated audio content in a network device for access by one or more users that select to listen to the original content.
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Abstract
Audio files representing files intended primarily for viewing (e.g., by sighted users) are created and organized into hierarchies that mimic those of the original files as instantiated at original websites incorporating such files. Thus, visually impaired users are provided access to and navigation of the audio files in a way that mimics the original website.
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40 Claims
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1. A method for distributing audio content, the method comprising:
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receiving a user selection of original content, the user selection indicating a user wants the original content to be converted to audio content; converting the original content to the audio content; associating an identifier with the original content and the audio content; and storing the identifier and the associated audio content in a network device for access by one or more users that select to listen to the original content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for performing distributing audio content, the system comprising
a plurality of user devices enabled for communication with a cloud network, wherein one the plurality of user devices receive a user selection of original content, the user selection indicating a user wants the original content to be converted to audio content, the one of the plurality of user devices manage conversion of the original content to the audio content; - and
the cloud network operable to associate an identifier with the original content and the audio content, wherein the cloud network stores the identifier and the associated audio content for access by one or more users that select to listen to the original content. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A network device comprising:
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a processor for executing a set of instructions; and a memory for storing the set of instructions, wherein the set of instructions are executed by the processor to; receive a user selection of original content, the user selection indicating a user wants the original content to be converted to audio content; converting the original content to the audio content; associating an identifier with the original content and the audio content; and storing the identifier and the associated audio content for access by one or more users that select to listen to the original content. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of providing audio content for social networking, the method comprising:
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prompting a user to select a voice; adjusting a voice pitch, speaking speed, and volume of the voice in response to user input; associating one or more voices including the voice with social networking content generated by the user in response to user preferences; and audibly communicating the social networking content utilizing the voice in response to selection of the social networking content. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A system for providing associating a voice with a user, the system comprising:
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a plurality of devices enabled for communication with a cloud network, wherein one of the plurality of devices prompting a user to select a voice, and adjust a voice pitch and timbre, speaking speed, and volume of the voice in response to user input; the cloud network operable to associate one or more voices including the voice with social networking content generated by the user in response to user preferences, and playback the social networking content utilizing the voice in response to selection of the social networking content. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A network device comprising:
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a processor for executing a set of instructions; and a memory for storing the set of instructions, wherein the set of instructions are executed by the processor to; prompt a user to select a voice; adjusting a voice pitch, speaking speed, and volume of the voice in response to user input; associating one or more voices including the voice with social networking content generated by the user in response to user preferences; and audibly communicating the social networking content utilizing the voice in response to selection of the social networking content. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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