Speech processing for accessibility
Speech processing for accessibility Speech processing for accessibility means using computer tools to listen to, understand, and speak language in ways that help everyone participate. When a site or course uses these tools well, information becomes available to people who rely on screen readers, who have hearing differences, or who simply prefer to listen. It also helps creators reach more users and improve how people search and navigate content. Real-world use is simpler than it sounds. Automatic speech recognition (ASR) can turn spoken words into text for captions and transcripts. Text-to-speech (TTS) can read long articles aloud, making content easier to consume on a commute or while multitasking. Live captioning brings real-time text to webinars and meetings, so participants stay engaged even without sound. ...