摘要 |
PURPOSE: A multi-dimensional phonokinetic evaluation apparatus and method are provided to extract objectively problems in the speech of the examinee, thereby correcting easily the speech pattern of the examinee. CONSTITUTION: A vocal muscle measuring unit (110) generates the electromyogram information of vocal muscles. A respiratory muscle measuring unit (120) generates the electromyogram information of the respiratory muscles. A synchronization unit (130) synchronizes the electromyogram information of the vocal muscles and the respiratory muscles. A speech evaluation unit (140) extracts problems in speech. The speech evaluation unit monitors the electromyogram information of the synchronized vocal muscles and respiratory muscles. [Reference numerals] (110) Vocal muscle measuring unit; (111) Electromyogram obtaining unit; (112) Left electromyogram measuring unit; (113) Right electromyogram measuring unit; (120) Respiratory muscle measuring unit; (130) Synchronization unit; (140) Speech evaluation unit; (141) Voice analysis unit; (1411) Excessive strain extraction unit; (1412) Left and right imbalance extraction unit; (1413) Respiratory imbalance extraction unit; (1414) Dissonance extraction unit; (142) Voice subject selecting unit; (143) Result evaluating unit; (150) Air flow measuring unit; (160) Storage unit; (161) Result storage unit; (162) Reference storage unit; (170) Output unit; (AA) Electromyogram signal of a voice muscle; (BB) Electromyogram signal of a respiratory muscle |