Multi-platform visual pronunciation dictionary
First Claim
1. A multi-platform visual pronunciation dictionary, comprising:
- a computer readable storage medium having a plurality of synchronized video and audio recording files of a plurality of words in a first language spoken by a native speaker of the first language stored thereon;
a database having a cross-reference table stored therein referencing words in a second language to a corresponding dictionary translation in the first language and to an executable link to one of the synchronized video and audio recording files having a correct pronunciation of the dictionary translation in the first language; and
means for playing back the dictionary translation video and audio recording file with focus on facial gestures, muscular movements, and lip movements of the native speaker in order to learn proper pronunciation in the first language.
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Abstract
The multi-platform visual pronunciation dictionary is capable of cross-referencing words and phrases between a user'"'"'s native language and a foreign language by presenting to the user a correct translation and pronunciation in a recorded video presentation by a native speaker of the foreign language. Monolinguistic cross-referencing may also be provided. The dictionary provides a user interface and lexical database designed to enable the learner to visualize and hear the target language. An electronic dictionary is provided and includes an interface with a visual display capable of playing high quality recordings showing a model speaker'"'"'s face speaking the lexical item. The visual pronunciation dictionary has a plurality of high-quality synchronized video and sound recordings of a plurality of lexical items in a language spoken by a native speaker that is stored in a database and accessible by a user interface device. A dedicated SD-video-capable electronic dictionary may also be provided.
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22 Claims
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1. A multi-platform visual pronunciation dictionary, comprising:
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a computer readable storage medium having a plurality of synchronized video and audio recording files of a plurality of words in a first language spoken by a native speaker of the first language stored thereon; a database having a cross-reference table stored therein referencing words in a second language to a corresponding dictionary translation in the first language and to an executable link to one of the synchronized video and audio recording files having a correct pronunciation of the dictionary translation in the first language; and means for playing back the dictionary translation video and audio recording file with focus on facial gestures, muscular movements, and lip movements of the native speaker in order to learn proper pronunciation in the first language. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A multi-platform visual pronunciation dictionary, comprising:
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a computer readable storage medium having a plurality of synchronized video and audio recording files of a plurality of words in a specified language spoken by a native speaker of the specified language stored thereon; a database having a monolinguistic cross-reference table stored therein for cross-referencing words and phrases of the specified language to synonymous words and phrases from the same specified language and to an executable link to one of the synchronized video and audio recording files having a correct pronunciation of the synonymous words and phrases; and means for playing back the synchronized video and audio recording file with focus on facial gestures, muscular movements, and lip movements of the native speaker in order to learn proper pronunciation in the specified language. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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