| 摘要 |
<p>A user selects a style of message to be delivered and conversion apparatus (1) converts the message to a modified speech message with reference to the style selected by the user. In a text messaging system text messages, for example, SMS messages, are converted to speech messages in a style of speech selected by the user for onward delivery to the addressee. In an email system email text is converted to a speech message for delivery with the email to the addressee. Speech styles include personalities and characters and may involve the addition of content to the original text message to emulate the persona of a character. An application server (1) to provide this service may be provided in a standards based communications system. Users can subscribe to the service so that text messages they send or receive are directed to the application server and converted to a modified message in a speech/ character style selected by them. Games terminals may also incorporate a speech generation system to allow a use to select the style of voice of a game character.</p> |
