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Introduction to Mavericks' Innovation

Japanese company Mavericks, based in Bunkyo City, Tokyo, has made a significant advancement to its AI video generation product, NoLang, by introducing a new feature called the dictionary function. This capability aims to enhance the accuracy of how AI pronounces proper nouns, technical terms, product names, and more, which are often prone to misreading. By allowing businesses to register the correct pronunciation of these terms, NoLang can provide videos with accurate narration, vital for effective communication in various business contexts.

The Increasing Demand for Quality Narration

In recent years, video utilization in business contexts such as internal training, investor relations (IR), marketing, and corporate introductions has rapidly increased, with studies indicating that around 52% of companies are employing videos internally. The quality of narration within these videos plays a crucial role. For example, research indicates that low-quality audio can lower the overall rating of educational videos significantly. High-quality narration directly impacts learning effectiveness and comprehension, making it imperative for businesses to ensure a high standard of audio production.

However, many companies face substantial challenges regarding the quality of video narration. Outsourcing narration can cost between tens to hundreds of thousands of yen per video, coupled with long lead times from order to delivery. For smaller companies with tighter budgets, this presents a formidable barrier. Moreover, when companies try to produce narration internally, they encounter various quality issues, including inconsistencies in pronunciation and the unification of terminology across teams.

Consequently, many have turned to AI to alleviate challenges related to cost, time, and personnel dependencies. Yet, traditional AI voice systems often struggle to accurately pronounce unique business terms, leading to the need for manual corrections that hinder overall productivity does not solve these issues.

Solving Mispronunciations with the Dictionary Feature

To address the multifaceted challenges of narration production, Mavericks has introduced the dictionary function in NoLang. This feature allows users to register the correct pronunciation for any text or term. Once a term is registered, NoLang will generate videos using the proper pronunciations automatically, enhancing the overall quality of video content produced.

This new function can be easily accessed through a user-specific page where customers can input their preferred pronunciations for various terms. For those on the corporate plan, there is an added benefit of sharing this pronunciation data across teams, transforming individual knowledge into organization-wide assets and improving consistency in communication.

Step-by-Step Usage of the Dictionary Function

The process for registering pronunciations is straightforward:
1. Log in to the NoLang user account and select the tab for the pronunciation list.
2. Input the text and its corresponding pronunciation correctly in the provided fields.
3. Click the green button beside the pronunciation registration field to save.
4. Upon seeing the registered pronunciation displayed on the screen, the registration is completed!

Once a pronunciation is set, it can be edited or deleted at any time, allowing for flexible management.

Real-World Application Scenarios

The dictionary feature is embraced in a variety of areas where accuracy is crucial:

• - IR and Public Relations: Generate IR videos with precise pronunciation of executive names and abbreviations like