Rupal Patel: synthetic voices, as unique as fingerprints

Many people with severe speech disorders use a computerized device to communicate. Yet they choose between only a few voice options. This is why Stephen Hawking has an American accent and why many people end up with the same voice, often to incongruous effect. Speech therapist Rupal Patel wanted to do something about it, and in this wonderful talk she shares her work aimed at creating unique voices for the voiceless.

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