People who carry on conversations with text-to-speech (TTS)
computer systems modify their speech patterns so they are more in
keeping with the computer’s mode of discourse, a technique known
as speech convergence, concludes a new study led by Sharon Oviatt …
http://www.acm.org/technews/articles/2003-5/0627f.html#item10
The inability to determine what an individual is saying when
other chatter is taking place, as well as having discussions
become a series of long and drawn-out formal dialogues, are
weaknesses of teleconferencing. However, a solution based on …
http://www.acm.org/technews/articles/2003-5/0627f.html#item16
- Programming Challenges (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0387001638/ref=nosim/thealgorithmrepo/)
Watched “Casablanca” and “Sabrina” (the old version) last night – had
a girls’ night in with Diane and Elaigh. Much much fun.
Hmm. Should I use codenames for people who might find mention here
rather incriminating? ;) Doc Mana would have a fit if he knew who
gained a bit of extra karma last night for being quite
thoughtful…