US4662847A
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Electronic device and method for the treatment of stuttering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-11-29
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Granted: 1987-05-05
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Expires: 2005-11-29
Abstract
Abstract An improved electronic device and method for the treatment of stuttering is disclosed. The device and method provide for transmitting electronic speech signals from a user through two paths, one of which is synchronous and the other is asynchronous. The synchronous speech signal is transmitted while the user is normally speaking and, at any pause in phonation, the device switches to the asynchronous path and transmits speech in a delayed auditory feedback mode and continues to do so until a pre-selected change occurs in the user's speech.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur M. Blum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:05
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/04; G09B5/00; G09B5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An electronic device for the treatment of stuttering comprising a microphone for generating speech signals corresponding to the speech of a user of the device, at least one earphone, a first synchronous voice path circuit for normally transmitting synchronous speech signals from said microphone to said earphone, a second delayed voice path circuit for transmitting delayed speech signals from said microphone to said earphone, and voice actuated switch means for switching between said synchronous voice path and said delayed voice path based upon characteristics of the speech of the user on a continuous basis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An electronic device for the treatment of stuttering comprising a microphone for generating speech signals corresponding to the speech of a user of the device, at least one earphone, a first synchronous voice path circuit for normally transmitting synchronous speech signals from said microphone to said earphone, a second delayed voice path circuit for transmitting delayed speech signals from said microphone to said earphone, and voice actuated switch means for switching between said synchronous voice path and said delayed voice path based upon characteristics of the speech of the user on a continuous basis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as in claim 1 including means for adjusting the time sensitivity of said switch means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as in claim 2 wherein the adjustable time delay of said delayed voice path is approximately between 50 and 400 milliseconds.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
In an electronic device for the treatment of stuttering, the method comprising the steps of generating speech signals corresponding to the speech of a user of said device, transmitting synchronous speech signals over a first synchronous voice path from a microphone to at least one earphone, transmitting delayed voice signals from said microphone to said earphone over a second delayed voice path during pauses in the normal speech pattern of said user, and switching between said synchronous voice path and said delayed voice path during said pauses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
In an electronic device for the treatment of stuttering, the method comprising the steps of generating speech signals corresponding to the speech of a user of said device, transmitting synchronous speech signals over a first synchronous voice path from a microphone to at least one earphone, transmitting delayed voice signals from said microphone to said earphone over a second delayed voice path during pauses in the normal speech pattern of said user, and switching between said synchronous voice path and said delayed voice path during said pauses.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
An electronic device for the treatment of stuttering comprising a microphone for generating speech signals corresponding to the speech of a user of said device, at least one earphone, means for transmitting synchronous speech signals from said microphone to said earphone, means for transmitting delayed speech signals from said microphone to said earphone during pauses in the normal speech pattern of said user.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
An electronic device for the treatment of stuttering comprising a microphone for generating speech signals corresponding to the speech of a user of said device, at least one earphone, means for transmitting synchronous speech signals from said microphone to said earphone, means for transmitting delayed speech signals from said microphone to said earphone during pauses in the normal speech pattern of said user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device as in claim 5 including a first synchronous voice path circuit for normally transmitting said synchronous speech signals from said microphone to said earphone, a second delayed voice path circuit for transmitting delayed voice signals from said microphone to said earphone, and voice actuated switch means for switching between said synchronous voice path and said delayed voice path.
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