US5015179A
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Speech monitor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-29
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Granted: 1991-05-14
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Expires: 2006-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A method of speech training including sensing speech of a student and providing a digital indication of the sensed speech. Apparatus in support of this method is additionally provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A. Resnick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:50
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/04; G09B21/00; G09B21/009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A method of speech training comprising sensing speech of a student and providing a digital display of the sensed speech, the display being in the form of spaced, on-off indicators, wherein the digital display is provided in conjunction with a view of the student's face.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
45 words
A method of speech training comprising sensing speech of a student and providing a digital display of the sensed speech, the display being in the form of spaced, on-off indicators, wherein the digital display is provided in conjunction with a view of the student's face.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, the digital display being seen by peripheral vision while central vision is observing facial movements, or vice versa.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus for speech training comprising means for sensing speech of a student, means in the form of spaced, on-off indicators for providing a digital display of the sense speech, and means for providing the digital display in conjunction with a view of the student's face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus for speech training comprising means for sensing speech of a student, means in the form of spaced, on-off indicators for providing a digital display of the sense speech, and means for providing the digital display in conjunction with a view of the student's face.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3, the two means being mounted to a case adapted to be carried on a wrist, the view-providing means comprising a mirror means mounted to the case for positioning on a wrist-far side of the case in use and on a wrist-near side of the case in storage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 4, the reflecting surface of the mirror being protected from the wrist when in storage.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3, the two means placed such that one can be viewed by peripheral vision while the other is being observed by central vision.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-05-13 | 1994-11-12 | 1995-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-05-13 | 1998-11-12 | 1999-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-05-13 | 2002-11-12 | 2003-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |