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A HAND HELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED

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Technical Field of the Invention

[0001] The present invention generally relates to a hand held communication device. More particularly, the present invention is related to a hand held communication device utilizing a text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module for a physically impaired individual.

Background of the Invention

[0002] The biggest challenge for a person with physical limitation such as auditory, speech and visual difficulties i.e. deaf-dumb or blind individual is to communicate with individuals having similar disabilities and with other normal individuals. Particularly, deaf individuals can't hear the speech communicated to them and dumb individuals are unable to communicate. This gap in communication and associated problems are generally solved by use of sign language, facial expression, lip reading or written communication means which are typically meant for personal communication with relatively less proximity between the individuals participating in the communication.

[0003] Further these means of communication is restricted to trained individuals who can decipher the presentation of information in such abstract mode of communication. However, the communication problem is more pronounced while a disabled communicating with a individual.

[0004] Additionally, an hindrance for the deaf-dumb individuals is to communicate with the normal individuals without the knowledge of sign language. In such hindrances, they depend on written form of communication. However, for deaf and dumb individuals with reading and writing limitations, written communication is difficult. Another hindrance for the deaf-dumb individuals is to communicate with the visually impaired individual, who cannot read or see the sign language.

[0005] In light of the aforementioned systems and methods, there clearly exists a need for an a handheld held communication device utilizing a text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module for a physically impaired individual.

Brief Summary of the Invention

[0006] The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding to the reader. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure and it does not identify key/critical elements of the invention or delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts disclosed herein in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0007] In accordance with teachings of the present disclosure, a handheld held communication device for a physically impaired individual is disclosed.

[0008] A principal objective of the present invention is to provide a handheld held communication device utilizing a text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module for a physically impaired individual.

[0009] An objective of the present invention is to provide a communication assistance to physically impaired individual to comfortably communicate with normal individuals and the physically impaired individuals.

[0010] Another objective of the present invention, the physically impaired individual includes a hearing impaired and/or speech impaired and/or visual impaired.

[0011] In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of a present invention, a handheld held communication device for a physically impaired individual is disclosed. The handheld held communication device utilizing a text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module for a physically impaired individual includes at least one keypad including lettered keys further including letters from A to Z and numbered keys including numbers from 0 to 9 such as mobile qwerty keypad. The design of the keypad is to facilitate the typing of the user with ease and maximum speed.

[0012] According to a non limiting exemplary aspect of the present invention, the handheld held communication device utilizing a text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module for a physically impaired individual includes at least one display. The display is divided into two parts including first part and second part. The first part displays a text typed by the user whereas the second part displays a speech of a speaker in text format. The display is designed in black and white for battery longer life and also to make the visibility more clear in sunlight.

[0013] In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of a present invention, the handheld held communication device utilizing a text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module for a physically impaired individual includes at least one speaker. The wearable speaker with adjustable volume is provided. The speaker is connected with the hand held communication device in a wired communication and/or wireless communication.

[0014] According to a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the handheld held communication device utilizing a text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module for a physically impaired individual includes at least one microphone. The microphone embedded between the keypad and the display. The microphone delivers the speech of the user to the audience.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals have been used to designate like elements, and wherein:

[0016] FIG.1 is a diagram depicting an overview of a handheld held communication device for a physically impaired individual.

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0017] It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The present disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0018] The use of “including”, “comprising” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Further, the use of terms “first”, “second”, and “third”, and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another.

[0019] Referring to FIG.1 is a diagram 100 depicting an overview of a handheld held communication device for a physically impaired individual. According to a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the handheld held communication device utilizing a text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module for a physically impaired individual includes a keypad 102, a display 104, a speaker 106 and a microphone 108 which is shown in the figure. The handheld held communication device 100 further includes a transmitter, a receiver, a network, a text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module, a processor and remotely located server module which are not displayed in the diagram.

[0020] In accordance with a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the handheld communication device utilizes a Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) and General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) for communication. The keypad 102 of the handheld communication device includes lettered keys including letters from A to Z and numbered keys including numbers from 0 to 9 such as mobile qwerty keypad. The design of the keypad 102 is to facilitate typing of the user with ease and maximum speed. The display 104 is divided into two parts including first part and second part. The first part displays a text typed by the user whereas the second part displays a speech of a speaker in text format. The display 104 is designed in black and white for battery longer life and also to make the visibility more clear in sunlight.

[0021] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the handheld communication device includes a wearable speaker 106 with adjustable volume is provided. The speaker 106 is connected with hand held communication in a wired communication and/or wireless communication. The microphone 108 embedded between the keypad 102 and the display 104. The microphone 108 delivers the speech of the user to the audience.

[0022] In accordance with a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the hearing and visual impaired individuals inputs speech and the speech impaired individual inputs a message to the handheld communication device. The text to speech (TTS) converter module converts the text to speech and speech to text (STT) converter module converts speech to text respectively. The transmitter transmits the converted input to another user and receiver receives the converted input from the other user. The processor interacts with the keypad 102, the display 104, the speaker 106, the microphone 108 and also with other modules of the hand held communication device for enabling the respective operation. The remotely located server module enables a communication between the hand held communication devices.

[0023] While specific embodiments of the invention have been shown and described in detail to illustrate the inventive principles, it will be understood that the invention may be embodied otherwise without departing from such principles.

Abstract of the Invention

A handheld held communication device for a physically impaired individual is disclosed. The handheld held communication device utilizing a text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module for a physically impaired individual includes at least one keypad enabling a user to provide input, a display divided into two parts including first part and second part. The first part displays a text typed by the user whereas the second part displays a speech of a speaker in text format, a wearable speaker with adjustable volume connected with the hand held communication device in a wired communication and/or wireless communication and a microphone embedded between the keypad and the display. The text to speech (TTS) and speech to text (STT) converter module provides a communication assistance to the physically impaired individual to comfortably communicate with normal individuals and the physically impaired individuals.

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