This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Educational Testing Service. Active years: 2010-2016.
Location History:
- Lawrenceville, NJ (US) (2010)
- Princeton, NJ (US) (2013)
- Pennington, NJ (US) (2015 - 2016)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2010-2016
Title: Innovations of Xiaoming Xi in Speech Assessment Technologies
Introduction
Xiaoming Xi is a prominent inventor based in Pennington, NJ, who has made significant contributions to the field of speech assessment technologies. With a total of five patents to his name, he has developed innovative systems that enhance the evaluation of non-native speech proficiency.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Computer-implemented systems and methods for scoring concatenated speech responses." This invention provides systems and methods for scoring non-native speech by receiving two or more speech samples from a non-native speaker. These samples are concatenated to generate a comprehensive response, and a speech proficiency metric is computed based on this response. The scoring model then generates a speaking score based on the concatenated speech metric.
Another notable patent is "Systems and methods for assessment of non-native spontaneous speech." This invention focuses on assessing the pronunciation of non-native spontaneous speech using a non-native acoustic model. It involves performing speech recognition on digitized speech, aligning it with word hypotheses, and calculating various statistics to assess pronunciation. The assessment score is then stored in a computer-readable memory for further analysis.
Career Highlights
Xiaoming Xi is currently employed at Educational Testing Service, where he continues to innovate in the field of educational assessment. His work has been instrumental in developing tools that improve the accuracy and effectiveness of speech evaluation for non-native speakers.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Xiaoming has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Klaus Zechner and Lei Chen. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful implementation of his patented technologies.
Conclusion
Xiaoming Xi's contributions to speech assessment technologies demonstrate his commitment to enhancing the evaluation of non-native speech. His innovative patents and ongoing work at Educational Testing Service highlight his role as a leading inventor in this important field.