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Apparatus and method for outputting voice relating to the preferences of a user

  • US 8,050,927 B2
  • Filed: 10/31/2007
  • Issued: 11/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus to output voice, comprising:

  • an information search unit to search at least one first information item corresponding to a preset information class among information items existing on a network;

    an information processing unit to extract a core information item from the first information item such that an estimated voice reproducing time period for the first information item corresponds to a preset reproducing time period, wherein the information processing unit comprises;

    an information analyzing unit to extract at least one core word included in the first information item;

    a core information generating unit to generate the core information item in which the core word is included; and

    a reproducing time control unit to compare the estimated voice reproducing time period for the first information item and the preset reproducing time period, to determine whether to regenerate the core information item;

    a voice generating unit to convert the core information into voice; and

    an output unit to output the converted voice.

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