Acoustic and visual enhancement methods for training and learning
AssigneeSociety of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, Inc.
InventorsMark Dzuban, Christopher Bastian, Margaret Bernroth
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Abstract
An enhancement method for learning is defined by a combination of intelligent application acoustic signals and filters to enhance learning. Data from a training database can be used to modify the enhancement to a pre-recorded audio presentation portion of the learning materials. The method preferably optimizes the learning materials based on the profile of the learner and includes audio or video enhancements to improve retention of the learning material.
Claims20
A method implemented by a computing device, the computing device comprising a computer interface and a signal processor operatively coupled to the computer interface, wherein the signal processor comprises an acoustic mixer, a frequency generator, and an acoustic filter, wherein the computing device is configured to enhance learning for an individual, the method comprising:
- receiving a selection of educational materials for presentation to the individual through the computer interface, the educational materials including a recorded audio presentation and a visual presentation, wherein the recorded audio presentation includes a voice over;
- accessing stored biographical information regarding the individual;
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- modifying the audio presentation and the visual presentation prior to presenting the educational materials to the individual based on the stored biographical information for the individual, wherein the modifying the audio presentation is performed by the signal processor, wherein the modifying the audio presentation comprises applying fricative acoustics and voice frequency modulation, wherein the modifying the audio presentation comprises applying signal processing including a band-pass acoustic filter within a set frequency range to tailor the audio presentation to cognitive functions of the individual, and wherein the band-pass acoustic filter enhances the audio presentation within the range of about 3000 Hz-4000 Hz.
A computing device, the computing device comprising a signal processor operatively coupled to a computer interface, wherein the signal processor comprises an acoustic mixer, a frequency generator, and an acoustic filter, wherein the computing device is configured to:
- present educational materials to an individual, the educational materials including an audio presentation and a visual presentation, wherein the educational materials include an interactive element;
- access stored biographical information regarding the individual;
- receiving feedback from the individual through the computer interface in response to the interactive element;
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- modifying the audio presentation and the visual presentation prior to presenting the education materials based on the stored biographical information and the feedback,
- wherein modifying the audio presentation comprises:
- applying a signal processing band-pass acoustic filter within a set frequency range, wherein the band-pass acoustic filter enhances the audio presentation within the range of 3000 Hz-4000 Hz;
- adjusting the frequency of the audio presentation based on the age of the individual;
- altering the volume levels of the audio presentation;
- adding additional sounds including rhythms and melodies to the audio presentation;
- adding music to the audio presentation;
- altering a speed of playback of the audio presentation;
- applying fricative acoustics of the audio presentation;
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- modulating voice frequencies of a voice over of the audio presentation;
- wherein modifying the visual presentation comprises:
- altering fonts and font sizes of the visual presentation;
- flashing elements of the visual presentation;
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- altering colors of the visual presentation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.