Towards Quranic reader controlled by speech

Abstract

Abstract-In this paper we describe the process of designing a task-oriented continuous speech recognition system for Arabic, based on CMU Sphinx4, to be used in the voice interface of Quranic reader. The concept of the Quranic reader controlled by speech is presented, the collection of the corpus and creation of acoustic model are described in detail taking into account a specificities of Arabic language and the desired application.

Arabic Natural Language Processing for Qur’anic Research: A Systematic Review

“…Yekache et al [65] discussed the initial steps towards making the Qur'an reader controlled by speech commands. In this regard, they gathered speech data for names of all 114 surah of the Qur'an, some reciters name and some other commands.…”

Semi-Automatic Segmentation System for Syllables Extraction from Continuous Arabic Audio Signal

“…Tolba used wavelet transform achieving 81% accuracy [5]. Yacine Yekache et al reported a step toward developing Quranic reader using sphinx4 framework [6]. Wang et al [7], Fu et al [8] introduced zero crossing rate "ZCR", pitch and energy profile as features for the segmentation of speech.…”

Educational System for the Holy Quran and Its Sciences for Blind and Handicapped People Based on Google Speech API

“…Among these the paper [4]- [6] introduces a multimedia type system with pre-recorded Holy Qur'an recitations, recitation teaching text materials and teaching animations that helps students to learn how to recite the holy Qur'an and to correct their mistakes in formal Arabic pronunciation. A new pedagogical model to help primary school teachers teach Quranic recitation is introduced in [7]. The proposed model would help to increase learners' skills, attitude, motivation, grade, and knowledge while learning how to recite the Quran.…”

“…The proposed model would help to increase learners' skills, attitude, motivation, grade, and knowledge while learning how to recite the Quran. Although these contributions and others [7]- [19] brought a considerable help to Muslims who would like to learn Quran, most of them did not take into account several categories of Muslims which desperately need them. It is these groups visually impaired and disabled manually, illiterate, and children who cannot read.…”