Leotta DF,  Rabinowitz WM,  Reed CM,  Durlach NI<BR>
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<B>Preliminary results of speech-reception tests obtained with the
synthetic Tadoma system.</B>
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J Rehabil Res Dev.  1988 Fall.  25(4).  P 45-52.<BR>
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<B>Abstract</B>
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In the Tadoma method of speech reception used by some deaf-
               blind individuals, speech is understood by placing a hand on
               the face of the talker and feeling certain mechanical actions
               of the face associated with speech production. The synthetic
               Tadoma system is a computer-driven artificial face that
               simulates these mechanical actions. This paper reports some
               preliminary data on the discrimination of nonsense syllables
               with the synthetic system. Although further work is required to
               produce an accurate simulation, the results suggest that such a
               goal is indeed achievable.