A personal electronic device is adapted to construct data tables from user input received over time relating to translations of translatable items from a first language to a second language. Entries in a data table for a user are dynamic and may indicate likelihoods of the user correctly translating translatable items as a function of time. Each translatable item may have a different time-dependent likelihood of a correct translation. Operation of the personal electronic device for a user may be based in part on the acquired, time-dependent likelihoods for that user, so that information may be presented to the user in a more efficient manner.

A personal electronic device is adapted to construct data tables from user input received over time relating to translations of translatable items from a first language to a second language. Entries in a data table for a user are dynamic and may indicate likelihoods of the user correctly translating translatable items as a function of time. Each translatable item may have a different time-dependent likelihood of a correct translation. Operation of the personal electronic device for a user may be based in part on the acquired, time-dependent likelihoods for that user, so that information may be presented to the user in a more efficient manner.

A system (1) for analyzing an audio to measure oral reading fluency or progress in oral reading fluency (2) in a text illustrated through the audio. The system (1) includes an input unit (3) which receives a target audio (4) from a user. The target audio (4) relates to an oral reading of the text by the user. The system (1) further includes a transcribing unit (5) which receives and processes the target audio (4) and generates a target transcription (6) of the target audio (4). The system (1) also includes a processing unit (7) which receives and processes at least one of the target transcription (6), the text (8), the target audio (4), or a reference audio (9), or combination thereof, and generates a primary metrics (10) having various parameters measuring reading fluencies. The system supports user specific dictionary customization to incorporate non-dictionary words in the analysis.

A system (1) for analyzing an audio to measure oral reading fluency or progress in oral reading fluency (2) in a text illustrated through the audio. The system (1) includes an input unit (3) which receives a target audio (4) from a user. The target audio (4) relates to an oral reading of the text by the user. The system (1) further includes a transcribing unit (5) which receives and processes the target audio (4) and generates a target transcription (6) of the target audio (4). The system (1) also includes a processing unit (7) which receives and processes at least one of the target transcription (6), the text (8), the target audio (4), or a reference audio (9), or combination thereof, and generates a primary metrics (10) having various parameters measuring reading fluencies. The system supports user specific dictionary customization to incorporate non-dictionary words in the analysis.

A method for rendering lyrics is provided, including: acquiring pronunciation of a polyphonic word to be rendered in target lyrics, and acquiring playback time information of the pronunciation in the process of rendering the target lyrics; determining a first number of furiganas contained in the pronunciation; and word-by-word simultaneously rendering, according to the first number and the playback time information of the pronunciation of the polyphonic word to be rendered, the polyphonic word to be rendered and each furigana in the pronunciation of the polyphonic word to be rendered, wherein the pronunciation of the polyphonic word to be rendered is adjacent to and parallel to the polyphonic word to be rendered.

A system for improving conversational skills using a virtual speech agent is disclosed, including a virtual speech agent to execute a phone call between the virtual agent and a user. The virtual speech agent and user engage in a back-and-forth conversation, wherein the virtual speech agent generates a summary and a feedback report in view of the conversation.

Systems and techniques for personalized assessment and/or learning are provided. The system may select tasks and task content for a user consistent with an administrator's suggested learning regimen for the user, while also adapting the selection of tasks and task content based on the user's performance and/or context when the user is not being supervised by an administrator.

Systems and techniques for personalized assessment and/or learning are provided. The system may select tasks and task content for a user consistent with an administrator's suggested learning regimen for the user, while also adapting the selection of tasks and task content based on the user's performance and/or context when the user is not being supervised by an administrator.

The present invention is directed to interactive training, and in particular, to methods and systems for computerized interactive skill training. An example embodiment provides a method and system for providing skill training using a computerized system. The computerized system receives a selection of a first training subject. Several related training components can be invoked, such as reading, watching, performing, and/or reviewing components. In addition, a scored challenge session is provided, wherein a training challenge is provided to a user via a terminal, optionally in video form.

The present invention is directed to interactive training, and in particular, to methods and systems for computerized interactive skill training. An example embodiment provides a method and system for providing skill training using a computerized system. The computerized system receives a selection of a first training subject. Several related training components can be invoked, such as reading, watching, performing, and/or reviewing components. In addition, a scored challenge session is provided, wherein a training challenge is provided to a user via a terminal, optionally in video form.