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Computerized system for producing sentic cycles and for generating and communicating emotions

  • US 5,305,423 A
  • Filed: 08/19/1992
  • Issued: 04/19/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer system in which the sounds of speech are stored and reproduced, the reproduced sounds being emotionally expressive, said system comprising:

  • (a) a computer provided with a memory in which the sounds are stored, and including means to reproduce the sounds;

    (b) a set of sentograms stored in the computer having respective wave forms expressive of different emotions, each sentogram being derived through touch from an individual expressing a particular emotion; and

    (c) means to amplitude modulate the sounds of speech to be reproduced in accordance with a dynamic function of the amplitude contour of a sentogram selected from the set to impart emotional expressivity thereto that reflects the emotion felt by the individual, said sounds being the sounds of speech messages stored in the computer, said system including means to select a speech message to be reproduced.

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