A communication method for hearing impaired communication comprising: providing a speech training device to a hearing impaired user, the speech training device configured to teach the hearing impaired user how to determine non-speech sounds. The method further includes providing a haptic output device to a hearing impaired user where the haptic output device is configured to be relasably coupled to the hearing impaired user. The haptic output device receives, a sound input signal comprising a non-speech sound and provides the haptic output signal to an actuator which is in electrical communication with the haptic output device. The actuator actuates in response to the haptic output signal and provides a haptic sensation to the hearing impaired user.

A computer based tool and method for automatically producing, from an existing presentation, a new presentation that fits within a specific presentation duration based on the priority associated with each element within the existing presentation and the presentation time for each individual element.

A computer based tool and method for automatically producing, from an existing presentation, a new presentation that fits within a specific presentation duration based on the priority associated with each element within the existing presentation and the presentation time for each individual element.

Provided is a haptic device including a medium for receiving a digital sound signal from a portable terminal, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for receiving the digital sound signal from the medium and converting the digital sound signal into an analog signal, a sound outputter for receiving the analog signal and outputting sound, and a haptic actuator driven by receiving the analog signal.

A method for operating a voice trigger is provided. In some implementations, the method is performed at an electronic device including one or more processors and memory storing instructions for execution by the one or more processors. The method includes receiving a sound input. The sound input may correspond to a spoken word or phrase, or a portion thereof. The method includes determining whether at least a portion of the sound input corresponds to a predetermined type of sound, such as a human voice. The method includes, upon a determination that at least a portion of the sound input corresponds to the predetermined type, determining whether the sound input includes predetermined content, such as a predetermined trigger word or phrase. The method also includes, upon a determination that the sound input includes the predetermined content, initiating a speech-based service, such as a voice-based digital assistant.

A method for operating a voice trigger is provided. In some implementations, the method is performed at an electronic device including one or more processors and memory storing instructions for execution by the one or more processors. The method includes receiving a sound input. The sound input may correspond to a spoken word or phrase, or a portion thereof. The method includes determining whether at least a portion of the sound input corresponds to a predetermined type of sound, such as a human voice. The method includes, upon a determination that at least a portion of the sound input corresponds to the predetermined type, determining whether the sound input includes predetermined content, such as a predetermined trigger word or phrase. The method also includes, upon a determination that the sound input includes the predetermined content, initiating a speech-based service, such as a voice-based digital assistant.

The present disclosure refers to solutions within the field of apparatuses or devices for speech and hearing exercising, for instance improving the awareness of persons with hearing and speech impairments to their own voice and surrounding sounds, allowing to creatively experiment with their own senses and to visualise the sound of their voice and/or additional elements, thereby accelerating the learning process and improving the interaction between patients and therapists.

The present disclosure refers to solutions within the field of apparatuses or devices for speech and hearing exercising, for instance improving the awareness of persons with hearing and speech impairments to their own voice and surrounding sounds, allowing to creatively experiment with their own senses and to visualise the sound of their voice and/or additional elements, thereby accelerating the learning process and improving the interaction between patients and therapists.

A method for training vibrotactile speech perception in the absence of auditory speech can comprise selecting a first word, generating a first control signal configured to cause at least one vibrotactile transducer to vibrate against a person's body with a first vibration pattern based on the first word, sampling a second word, generating a second control signal configured to cause a vibrotactile transducer to vibrate against the person's body with a second vibration pattern based on the second word, and presenting a comparison between the first word and the second word to the person. An apparatus for training vibrotactile speech perception can comprise array of vibrotactile transducers can be in contact with the person's body. The array of vibrotactile transducers can replicate a vibration pattern based on one or more spoken words.

A method for training vibrotactile speech perception in the absence of auditory speech can comprise selecting a first word, generating a first control signal configured to cause at least one vibrotactile transducer to vibrate against a person's body with a first vibration pattern based on the first word, sampling a second word, generating a second control signal configured to cause a vibrotactile transducer to vibrate against the person's body with a second vibration pattern based on the second word, and presenting a comparison between the first word and the second word to the person. An apparatus for training vibrotactile speech perception can comprise array of vibrotactile transducers can be in contact with the person's body. The array of vibrotactile transducers can replicate a vibration pattern based on one or more spoken words.