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System and method for multimodal interactive speech and language training

  • US 5,885,083 A
  • Filed: 06/19/1997
  • Issued: 03/23/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for training an individual to recognize and respond to at least one unfamiliar vocabulary element, the method comprising:

  • selecting the at least one unfamiliar vocabulary element from a plurality of new and previously presented unfamiliar vocabulary elements;

    automatically presenting a lesson for the at least one unfamiliar vocabulary element using a plurality of modalities corresponding to different sensory stimuli to present the at least one unfamiliar vocabulary element to the individual, the lesson including a preview exercise indicating a number of vocabulary elements to be presented, a comprehension exercise including a contextual presentation with the unfamiliar vocabulary element omitted, and a recall exercise including repeated presentation of vocabulary elements until a correct response is provided for each;

    for each exercise;

    pausing for a time sufficient for the individual to respond to the at least one unfamiliar vocabulary element;

    receiving a response from the individual based on the at least one unfamiliar vocabulary element;

    evaluating the response based on a predetermined desired response criteria; and

    providing visual and audio feedback to the individual indicating correctness of the response, the visual feedback including an icon and the audio feedback including a synthesized voice.

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