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Artimate: an articulatory animation framework for audiovisual speech synthesis

Human-Computer Interaction 2012-03-19 v1 Graphics

Abstract

We present a modular framework for articulatory animation synthesis using speech motion capture data obtained with electromagnetic articulography (EMA). Adapting a skeletal animation approach, the articulatory motion data is applied to a three-dimensional (3D) model of the vocal tract, creating a portable resource that can be integrated in an audiovisual (AV) speech synthesis platform to provide realistic animation of the tongue and teeth for a virtual character. The framework also provides an interface to articulatory animation synthesis, as well as an example application to illustrate its use with a 3D game engine. We rely on cross-platform, open-source software and open standards to provide a lightweight, accessible, and portable workflow.

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@article{arxiv.1203.3574,
  title  = {Artimate: an articulatory animation framework for audiovisual speech synthesis},
  author = {Ingmar Steiner and Slim Ouni},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1203.3574},
  year   = {2012}
}

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Workshop on Innovation and Applications in Speech Technology (2012)