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Method and system for truth-enabling internet communications via computer voice stress analysis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2000-02-18
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Granted: 2003-02-18
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Expires: 2020-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network using computer voice stress analysis. A sender creates a text message at a first computer of the computer network. The sender also enters into the first computer speech input indicating the veracity of the text message. For example, the speech input may indicate the veracity of the text message through an explicit assertion that the sender believes the text message to be truthful. By applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input, a computer voice stress analysis program determines the veracity of the text message. The text message and an indication of the veracity of the text message may both be sent over the computer network to a recipient.
Inventors
- 👤 Adam Avrunin
- 👤 Matthew DelGiorno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:54
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10L; G10L17/00; G10L17/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 65
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network, comprising: receiving a text message from a sender at a first computer of the computer network; receiving from the sender speech input indicating a veracity of the text message; determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input; and transmitting the text message over the computer network to a recipient.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
61 words
A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network, comprising: receiving a text message from a sender at a first computer of the computer network; receiving from the sender speech input indicating a veracity of the text message; determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input; and transmitting the text message over the computer network to a recipient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input comprises applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing the speech input to the recipient so that the recipient can listen to the speech input in order to determine an applicability of the speech input to the text message.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting the text message over the computer network to the recipient comprises: receiving the text message from the first computer over the computer network at an intermediary computer server; and at the intermediary computer server, making the text message remotely accessible by the recipient.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method of claim 1 .
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A computer system adapted to perform the method of claim 1 .
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the speech input indicating the veracity of the text message comprises an explicit assertion that the text message is truthful.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the speech input indicating the veracity of the text message comprises a vocalization by the sender of a portion of the text message, thereby causing the speech input to comprise an implicit assertion that the portion of the text message is truthful.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising indicating to the recipient the veracity of the text message.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input comprises determining a likelihood of truthfulness of a portion of the speech input using computer voice stress analysis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method of claim 10 , wherein determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input comprises calculating a likelihood of truthfulness of the text message by combining the likelihood of truthfulness of the portion of the speech input with a likelihood of truthfulness of other portions of the speech input.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising verifying a content of the speech input through speech recognition.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting the text message over the computer network to the recipient comprises providing the text message to the recipient only if the speech input indicates that the text message is truthful.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the recipient comprises a second computer of the computer network.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the recipient comprises an individual at a second computer of the computer network.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input comprises providing the speech input to a computer voice stress analysis program.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting the text message over the computer network to the recipient comprises: receiving the text message from the first computer from over the computer network at an intermediary computer server; and transmitting the text message from the intermediary computer server over the computer network to a computer of the recipient.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input comprises applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input at an intermediary computer server.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input comprises determining the veracity of the speech input using computer voice stress analysis at the first computer of the computer network.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input comprises determining the veracity of the speech input using computer voice stress analysis at a computer of the recipient.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the text message is included in an e-mail.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting the text message over the computer network to the recipient comprises: receiving the text message from over the computer network at an intermediary computer server; making the text message available on a message board offered by the intermediary computer server; receiving an indication from the recipient that the recipient wants to read the text message; and displaying the text message for the recipient to read.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
90 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the text message comprises an ad for an online auction site, the speech input indicates the veracity of the ad, and transmitting the text message over the computer network to the recipient comprises: receiving the ad from over the computer network at the online auction site; at the online auction site, making the ad available for viewing by potential bidders; receiving an indication from the recipient that the recipient wants to view the ad; and displaying the ad for the recipient to read.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer network comprises an Internet.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding to the text message a link to a Web site from which the recipient can learn the veracity of the text message.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
84 words
A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network, comprising: receiving speech input from a sender at a first computer of the computer network; applying speech recognition to the speech input to create a text message corresponding to the speech input; determining a veracity of the text message by applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input; providing the text message to a recipient at a second computer of the computer network; and indicating to the recipient the veracity of the text message.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
84 words
A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network, comprising: receiving speech input from a sender at a first computer of the computer network; applying speech recognition to the speech input to create a text message corresponding to the speech input; determining a veracity of the text message by applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input; providing the text message to a recipient at a second computer of the computer network; and indicating to the recipient the veracity of the text message.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
123 words
The method of claim 26 , wherein determining the veracity of the text message by applying computer stress analysis to the speech input comprises: dividing the speech input into a plurality of portions; and applying computer voice stress analysis to each portion of the speech input to determine a veracity of each portion; and wherein indicating to the recipient the veracity of the text message comprises: dividing the text message into a plurality of portions corresponding to the portions of the speech input; assigning a color to each portion of the text message indicating the veracity of the corresponding portion of the speech input; and displaying the text message to the recipient whereby each portion of the text message has the assigned color.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method of claim 26 .
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
12 words
A computer system adapted to perform the method of claim 26 .
Claim 32
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network, comprising: receiving a text message from a sender at a first computer of the computer network; receiving speech input from the sender; verifying that the speech input comprises a vocalization of the text message using speech recognition; determining a veracity of the text message by applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input; and transmitting the text message over the computer network to a recipient at a second computer of the computer network.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network, comprising: receiving a text message from a sender at a first computer of the computer network; receiving speech input from the sender; verifying that the speech input comprises a vocalization of the text message using speech recognition; determining a veracity of the text message by applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input; and transmitting the text message over the computer network to a recipient at a second computer of the computer network.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method of claim 30 .
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
12 words
A computer system adapted to perform the method of claim 30 .
Claim 36
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network, comprising: providing a sender at a first computer of the computer network with a predetermined statement including at least one assertion of fact concerning digital data of the sender; receiving the digital data from the sender; receiving speech input from the sender; using speech recognition to verify that the speech input comprises a vocalization of the predetermined statement; determining a veracity of the assertion of fact by applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input; and transmitting the digital data over the computer network to a recipient.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network, comprising: providing a sender at a first computer of the computer network with a predetermined statement including at least one assertion of fact concerning digital data of the sender; receiving the digital data from the sender; receiving speech input from the sender; using speech recognition to verify that the speech input comprises a vocalization of the predetermined statement; determining a veracity of the assertion of fact by applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input; and transmitting the digital data over the computer network to a recipient.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 33 , wherein the recipient comprises a Web server, the digital data comprises information supplied by the sender to a Web page form provided by the Web server, and the assertion of fact comprises an assertion that the information supplied by the sender is truthful.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method of claim 33 .
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
12 words
A computer system adapted to perform the method of claim 33 .
Claim 41
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for restricting access to data stored on a computer network, comprising: receiving an indication from a user of the computer network that the user wants to access the data; providing the user with a predetermined statement; receiving speech input from the user; using speech recognition to determine if the speech input comprises the predetermined statement; applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input to determine if the speech input is truthful; and if the speech input comprises the predetermined statement and the speech input is truthful, then allowing the user to access the data.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for restricting access to data stored on a computer network, comprising: receiving an indication from a user of the computer network that the user wants to access the data; providing the user with a predetermined statement; receiving speech input from the user; using speech recognition to determine if the speech input comprises the predetermined statement; applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input to determine if the speech input is truthful; and if the speech input comprises the predetermined statement and the speech input is truthful, then allowing the user to access the data.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 37 , wherein the predetermined statement comprises an assertion that the user is authorized to access the data.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 37 , wherein the predetermined statement comprises an assertion that the user meets a predetermined age requirement.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 37 , wherein the data is located remotely from the user.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 37 , wherein the computer network is an Internet.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method of claim 37 .
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
12 words
A computer system adapted to perform the method of claim 37 .
Claim 49
Independent Claim
59 words
A method for truth-enabling an online auction, comprising: receiving from a creator of an online auction advertisement speech input indicating a veracity of the advertisement; determining the veracity of the advertisement by applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input; and indicating the veracity of the advertisement to a potential bidder on an item corresponding to the advertisement.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
59 words
A method for truth-enabling an online auction, comprising: receiving from a creator of an online auction advertisement speech input indicating a veracity of the advertisement; determining the veracity of the advertisement by applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input; and indicating the veracity of the advertisement to a potential bidder on an item corresponding to the advertisement.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 44 , wherein receiving from the creator of the online auction advertisement speech input indicating the veracity of the advertisement comprises receiving the speech input at a first computer server that is separate from a second computer server running the online auction.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method of claim 44 .
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
12 words
A computer system adapted to perform the method of claim 44 .
Claim 54
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network, comprising: receiving from a creator of a text message located at a first computer of the computer network speech input indicating a veracity of the text message; determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input; and indicating the veracity of the text message to a recipient of the text message at a second computer of the computer network.
Claim 55
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for truth-enabling communications over a computer network, comprising: receiving from a creator of a text message located at a first computer of the computer network speech input indicating a veracity of the text message; determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input; and indicating the veracity of the text message to a recipient of the text message at a second computer of the computer network.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 48 , wherein determining the veracity of the text message from the speech input comprises applying computer voice stress analysis to the speech input.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 48 , wherein the speech input comprises a vocalization of the text message by the creator.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 50 , further comprising: comparing the speech input with the text message using speech recognition; and indicating to the recipient whether or not the speech input corresponds to the text message.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 48 , further comprising providing the speech input to the recipient so that the recipient can listen to the speech input in order to determine an applicability of the speech input to the text message.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 48 , wherein the text message comprises a link to a Web site through which the veracity of the text message is indicated to the recipient.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 48 , further comprising displaying an ad viewable by the recipient.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 48 , further comprising: selecting an ad based upon a content of the text message; displaying the ad to the recipient.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method of claim 48 , wherein receiving from the creator of the text message located at the first computer of the computer network the speech input indicating the veracity of the text message comprises receiving the speech input at a first computer server that is separate from a second computer server through which the text message is communicated to the recipient.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method of claim 48 .
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
12 words
A computer system adapted to perform the method of claim 48 .
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