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Systems and methods for dynamically analyzing temporality in speech

  • US 7,324,944 B2
  • Filed: 12/11/2003
  • Issued: 01/29/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for determining speech fluency, the method comprising:

  • obtaining one or more speech samples from an individual;

    identifying variables present in the speech samples;

    obtaining an average length of speech run by the individual;

    obtaining an average length of silent pause by the individual;

    measuring a total amount of silent time by the individual;

    measuring a total amount of speech time by the individual;

    measuring a total number of speech runs by the individual;

    dynamically analyzing and selectively weighting the variables to determine a speech fluency score;

    comparing the speech fluency score with established fluency ranges; and

    indicating a speech fluency of the individual based on the dynamic analysis, weighting, and comparison.

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