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PC users can retrieve lots of common information by Internet search engines. A text-to-speech (TTS) system allows citizens to easily access the public report from the city etc. However it takes a long time for them to listen to the voice information. We propose a fast reading spatial knowledge system in order to minimize the listening time and to supplies directional spatial knowledge producing a synergy between a packaging method and ultrasonic beams. We clarify the “magical number” of human memory during high speed listening and propose a packaging method for the minimization. As a result listeners could listen to an explanation 4.8 times as fast as the regular speed of TTS system. We also discuss features and applications of the system.
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Miyachi, T., Balvig, J.J., Bo, J.S., Kuroda, I. (2007). A Fast Reading Spatial Knowledge System by Ultrasonic Sound Beams. In: Apolloni, B., Howlett, R.J., Jain, L. (eds) Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems. KES 2007. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 4694. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-74829-8_127
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