Invention Title:

Storytelling app for children and elderly

Publication number:

US20240185213

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Section:

Physics

Class:

G06Q20/24

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Smart overview of the Invention

The storytelling platform is designed for children and the elderly, utilizing advanced AI to create personalized experiences. It features ultra-realistic 3D avatars that animate in sync with narratives, supported by voice cloning to eliminate the need for repetitive recordings. The app encourages family involvement in storytelling, enhancing familial bonds and diversifying content. It includes a vast internal library of stories catering to various preferences and introduces a credit system that allows users to control avatar screen-time, optimizing credit use. This platform serves not only as entertainment but also as a therapeutic and developmental tool, promoting cognitive engagement.

Technological Features

The platform employs state-of-the-art AI technologies for transforming user photos into 3D avatars and 2D animated photos capable of lip-syncing with stories. It also incorporates face swap technology for added personalization. Users can choose narrators from the app's library or customize their own using voice cloning, allowing for recording or replicating voices for future sessions. This feature negates the need for repetitive readings, offering a deeply personal storytelling experience.

Family Involvement and Personalization

A unique aspect of the app is its ability to involve relatives in the storytelling process. By inviting family members, users can access an extensive story catalog and purchase credits to animate their photos into on-screen narrators. This fosters closer familial ties through personalized storytelling experiences that are immediately available. The credit system aligns costs with avatar screen-time, providing users with flexibility in managing avatar duration.

Diverse Content and User Engagement

The platform's comprehensive internal library ensures diverse storytelling options, enhancing user engagement across age groups. It not only entertains but also serves therapeutic purposes, especially beneficial for the elderly by incorporating basic arithmetic elements. For children, it promotes holistic development by addressing various developmental needs. The app is designed for easy navigation, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all users.

Advanced Avatar Technology

The invention features ultra-realistic 3D avatars created through sophisticated AI algorithms capable of detailed anatomical movements such as blinking and facial expressions. These avatars can lip-sync accurately with both text-to-speech solutions and pre-recorded or streamed audio, offering extensive customization options including changes in appearance like clothing and accessories. The avatars can be integrated into storytelling environments in various ways, enhancing the immersive experience.