Voice reaction times with recognition for Commodore computers

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Speech Recognition Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

• Traditional methods for collecting spoken responses can be labor-intensive and lack precise timing.
• The need for automated, accurate analysis of vocal data in experimental settings is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present hardware and software modifications enabling a Commodore computer to collect and recognize spoken responses.
• To introduce a system capable of millisecond-accurate response timing and automated analysis.
• To evaluate the accuracy of this system through experimental data.

Main Methods:

• Development of specialized hardware and software for voice data acquisition.
• Integration with a Commodore computer for real-time processing.
• Implementation of algorithms for automatic analysis and scoring of spoken responses.
• Conducting several experiments to gather accuracy data.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated the feasibility of using modified Commodore hardware for spoken response collection.
• Achieved millisecond accuracy in response timing.
• Presented experimental data validating the system's performance.
• Identified potential applications and areas for accuracy improvement.

Conclusions:

• The developed system offers a viable solution for automated spoken response analysis on legacy computer systems.
• The approach allows for precise temporal measurement of vocalizations.
• Further research can enhance recognition accuracy and expand application scope.