MapFan DB Guide map databases

Phoneme (for speech)

Phoneme (for speech), which provides phonetic transcriptions of road names, station names, facility names, intersection names, and address names nationwide.
It includes proper nouns and guidance phrases and is updated 12 times a year to ensure it remains current.
It can be utilized in TTS solutions such as synthesized voice guidance for navigation, voice search talkback, and location announcements.

Data Details

Phoneme (for speech) containing road-related and spot names from across Japan

Phoneme (for speech) containing road-related and spot names from across Japan

  • This system stores information on highway facilities, directions, intersections, toll roads and highways, stations, addresses, and general facilities nationwide, as well as basic guidance phrases used when providing directions.
  • Enables Text-to-Speech (TTS) engines to read aloud with natural intonation and accents that closely mimic human speech.
  • Ideal for various mapping solutions, including turn-by-turn voice guidance, voice search talkbacks, and POI name readouts.
  • Road-related names and directional phrases can also be provided in English.
    * Simultaneous use with road map data and spot data is required.

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Expected usage

  • In navigation services, it can be used for audio guidance of route guides.

  • In the voice search function, this can be used for talkback in response to your input.

  • This feature can be used in travel apps to read out spot information in natural-sounding voice.

FAQ

Is it possible to provide audio guidance in both Japanese and English using this data?

Road-related names and directional phrases can be provided in English.

In what TTS solutions can this data be used?

It can be used for voice guidance synthesis in navigation systems, voice search talkback, spot reading, and recognition and processing in smart speakers.

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