System and method for foreign language processing
First Claim
1. A foreign language processing system, comprising:
- a user control device;
a processing device operatively connected to said user input device;
a microphone for sensing a spoken word from the user and operatively connected to said processing device; and
a display operatively connected to said processing device;
wherein;
said processing device executes computer readable code to select a foreign language word which corresponds to the meaning of a native language word entered by a user using said user control device;
wherein;
said processing device executes computer readable code to create a first visual representation of frequency relationships within said foreign language word for output on said display; and
wherein;
said first visual representation is generated according to a method comprising the steps of;
(a) placing twelve labels in a pattern of a circle, said twelve labels corresponding to twelve respective frequencies, such that moving clockwise or counter-clockwise between adjacent ones of said labels represents a first frequency interval;
(b) identifying an occurrence of a first frequency within the foreign language word;
(c) identifying an occurrence of a second frequency within the foreign language word;
(d) identifying a first label corresponding to the first frequency;
(e) identifying a second label corresponding to the second frequency;
(f) creating a first line connecting the first label and the second label, wherein;
(1) the first line is a first color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by the first frequency interval;
(2) the first line is a second color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by a first multiple of the first frequency interval;
(3) the first line is a third color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by a second multiple of the first frequency interval;
(4) the first line is a fourth color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by a third multiple of the first frequency interval;
(5) the first line is a fifth color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by a fourth multiple of the first frequency interval; and
(6) the first line is a sixth color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by a fifth multiple of the first frequency interval.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to foreign language instruction and translation methods. A system is provided which utilizes tonal and rhythm visualization components to allow a person to “see” their words as they attempt to speak a foreign language or a specific regional dialect. The system is also applicable to foreign language translation systems and allows students to improve their pronunciation by responding to visual feedback which incorporates both color and shape. The system may comprise a step-by-step instruction method, along with recording and playback features. Certain embodiments incorporate statistical analysis of student progress, remote access for teacher consultation, and video games for enhancing student interest.
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15 Claims
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1. A foreign language processing system, comprising:
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a user control device; a processing device operatively connected to said user input device; a microphone for sensing a spoken word from the user and operatively connected to said processing device; and a display operatively connected to said processing device; wherein; said processing device executes computer readable code to select a foreign language word which corresponds to the meaning of a native language word entered by a user using said user control device; wherein; said processing device executes computer readable code to create a first visual representation of frequency relationships within said foreign language word for output on said display; and wherein; said first visual representation is generated according to a method comprising the steps of; (a) placing twelve labels in a pattern of a circle, said twelve labels corresponding to twelve respective frequencies, such that moving clockwise or counter-clockwise between adjacent ones of said labels represents a first frequency interval; (b) identifying an occurrence of a first frequency within the foreign language word; (c) identifying an occurrence of a second frequency within the foreign language word; (d) identifying a first label corresponding to the first frequency; (e) identifying a second label corresponding to the second frequency; (f) creating a first line connecting the first label and the second label, wherein; (1) the first line is a first color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by the first frequency interval; (2) the first line is a second color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by a first multiple of the first frequency interval; (3) the first line is a third color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by a second multiple of the first frequency interval; (4) the first line is a fourth color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by a third multiple of the first frequency interval; (5) the first line is a fifth color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by a fourth multiple of the first frequency interval; and (6) the first line is a sixth color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by a fifth multiple of the first frequency interval. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A foreign language processing system, comprising:
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a user control device; a processing device operatively connected to said user input device; a microphone for sensing a spoken word from the user and operatively connected to said processing device; and a display operatively connected to said processing device; wherein; said processing device executes computer readable code to select a foreign language word which corresponds to the meaning of a native language word entered by a user using said user input device; wherein; said processing device executes computer readable code to create a first visual representation of frequency relationships within said foreign language word for output on said display; and wherein; said first visual representation is generated according to a method comprising the steps of; (a) placing twelve labels in a pattern of a circle, said twelve labels corresponding to twelve respective frequencies, such that moving clockwise or counter-clockwise between adjacent ones of said labels represents a first frequency interval; (b) identifying an occurrence of a first frequency within the within the foreign language word; (c) identifying an occurrence of a second frequency within the foreign language word; (d) identifying a first point on the circle, said first point corresponding to the first frequency; (e) identifying a second point on the circle, said second point corresponding to the second frequency; (f) creating a first line connecting the first label and the second label, wherein; (1) the first line is a mixture of a first color and a second color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by more than the first frequency interval and less than a first multiple of the first frequency interval; (2) the first line is a mixture of a second color and a third color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by more than the first multiple of the first frequency interval and less than a second multiple of the first frequency interval; (3) the first line is a mixture of a third color and a fourth color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by more than the second multiple of the first frequency interval and less than a third multiple of the first frequency interval; (4) the first line is a mixture of a fourth color and a fifth color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by more than the third multiple of the first frequency interval and less than a fourth multiple of the first frequency interval; (5) the first line is a mixture of a fifth color and a sixth color if the first frequency and the second frequency are separated by more than the fourth multiple of the first frequency interval and less than a fifth multiple of the first frequency interval. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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