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from collections import defaultdict


# Define a mapping from phonemes to visemes
phoneme_to_viseme = {
'AA': 'V1', 'AE': 'V1', 'AH': 'V1', 'AO': 'V1', 'AW': 'V2', 'AY': 'V2',
'B': 'V3', 'P': 'V3', 'M': 'V3',
'CH': 'V4', 'JH': 'V4', 'SH': 'V4', 'ZH': 'V4',
'D': 'V5', 'T': 'V5',
'EH': 'V6', 'EY': 'V6', 'IH': 'V6', 'IY': 'V6',
'F': 'V7', 'V': 'V7',
'G': 'V8', 'K': 'V8', 'NG': 'V8',
'L': 'V9', 'R': 'V9',
'N': 'V10', 'S': 'V10', 'Z': 'V10',
'OW': 'V11', 'UH': 'V11', 'UW': 'V11',
'TH': 'V12', 'DH': 'V12',
'HH': 'V13',
'ER': 'V14',
# Add any additional phonemes as needed
}


class Phoneme:
def init(self, name, start_time, end_time): # The init method is crucial
self.name = name # Phoneme label (e.g., 'AH', 'T', 'B', etc.)
self.start_time = start_time # Start time of the phoneme in the audio/video
self.end_time = end_time # End time of the phoneme in the audio/video
self.viseme = phoneme_to_viseme.get(name, 'UNK') # Corresponding viseme; 'UNK' if not found


class PhonemeSequence:
def init(self, phonemes):
self.phonemes = phonemes # A list of Phoneme objects

def length(self):
return len(self.phonemes)

def viseme_sequence(self):
return [phoneme.viseme for phoneme in self.phonemes]


def build_viseme_bigram_index(repository_sequences):
index = defaultdict(list)
for seq_id, seq in enumerate(repository_sequences):
visemes = seq.viseme_sequence()
for i in range(len(visemes) - 1):
bigram = (visemes[i], visemes[i + 1])
index[bigram].append((seq_id, i))
return index


# Hypothetical repository sequences (you would replace these with actual data)
repository_sequences = [
PhonemeSequence([
Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
Phoneme('T', 0.2, 0.3)
]),
PhonemeSequence([
Phoneme('D', 0.0, 0.1),
Phoneme('AH', 0.1, 0.2),
Phoneme('G', 0.2, 0.3)
]),
PhonemeSequence([
Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)
]),
# Add more sequences as needed
]

# Build the index
viseme_bigram_index = build_viseme_bigram_index(repository_sequences)

# Print the index to see its structure
print("\nViseme Bigram Index:")
for bigram, locations in viseme_bigram_index.items():
print(f"{bigram}: {locations}")


def substitution_cost(p1, p2):
return 0 if p1.viseme == p2.viseme else 1 # Cost is 0 if visemes match, else 1


def fast_phoneme_search(edit_seq, repository_sequences, index, max_subseq_length=6):
matched_sequences = []
i = 0 # Start index in the edit sequence
while i < edit_seq.length():
max_len = min(max_subseq_length, edit_seq.length() - i)
found_match = False
# Try to find the longest possible match
for l in range(max_len, 1, -1):
subseq = PhonemeSequence(edit_seq.phonemes[i:i + l])
visemes = subseq.viseme_sequence()
if len(visemes) < 2:
continue # Need at least two visemes for a bigram
bigram = (visemes[0], visemes[1])
candidates = index.get(bigram, [])
for seq_id, pos in candidates:
repo_seq = repository_sequences[seq_id]
if pos + l <= repo_seq.length():
repo_subseq = PhonemeSequence(repo_seq.phonemes[pos:pos + l])
# Compute total substitution cost
total_cost = sum(
substitution_cost(p1, p2)
for p1, p2 in zip(subseq.phonemes, repo_subseq.phonemes)
)
if total_cost == 0:
# Found an exact viseme match
matched_sequences.append((repo_subseq, i, i + l))
i += l # Advance index
found_match = True
break
if found_match:
break
if not found_match:
# No match found, advance by one phoneme
i += 1
return matched_sequences


if name == "main":
# Example phonemes for a word (e.g., "BATER")
phoneme_list = [
Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4) # Added 'ER' for a more comprehensive example
]

# Create a PhonemeSequence for initial example (optional)
sequence = PhonemeSequence(phoneme_list)

# Get the length of the sequence
print("Sequence Length:", sequence.length())

# Get the viseme sequence
print("Viseme Sequence:", sequence.viseme_sequence())

# Define edit_sequence (could be different; here using the same for simplicity)
edit_sequence = PhonemeSequence([
Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4) # Same as phoneme_list for this example
])

# Perform fast phoneme search
matched_sequences = fast_phoneme_search(edit_sequence, repository_sequences, viseme_bigram_index)

# Print matched sequences
print("\nMatched Sequences:")
for repo_subseq, start_idx, end_idx in matched_sequences:
visemes = repo_subseq.viseme_sequence()
print(f"Edit positions {start_idx}-{end_idx}: Repository Sequence Visemes: {visemes}")

# Define placeholder functions
FRAME_RATE = 30 # Frames per second (adjust if needed)

def get_expression_parameters(phoneme_sequence):
# Placeholder: Generate random parameters
duration = phoneme_sequence.phonemes[-1].end_time - phoneme_sequence.phonemes[0].start_time
num_frames = int(duration * FRAME_RATE)
# Assume 64 expression parameters per frame
return np.random.rand(num_frames, 64)

def retime_parameters(parameters, target_num_frames):
# Retime parameters to match the target number of frames
num_frames = parameters.shape[0]
retimed_params = np.zeros((target_num_frames, parameters.shape[1]))
for i in range(parameters.shape[1]):
retimed_params[:, i] = np.interp(
np.linspace(0, num_frames - 1, target_num_frames),
np.arange(num_frames),
parameters[:, i]
)
return retimed_params

def stitch_sequences(matched_sequences, edit_sequence):
stitched_parameters = []
for repo_subseq, start_idx, end_idx in matched_sequences:
# Get expression parameters for the repository subsequence
source_params = get_expression_parameters(repo_subseq)
# Calculate the target duration from the edit sequence
start_time = edit_sequence.phonemes[start_idx].start_time
end_time = edit_sequence.phonemes[end_idx - 1].end_time
target_duration = end_time - start_time
target_num_frames = int(target_duration * FRAME_RATE)
# Retime source parameters to match the target number of frames
retimed_params = retime_parameters(source_params, target_num_frames)
# Append to the stitched parameters
stitched_parameters.append(retimed_params)
# Concatenate all parameters into one sequence
if stitched_parameters:
stitched_parameters = np.vstack(stitched_parameters)
else:
stitched_parameters = np.array([]) # Empty array if no matches
return stitched_parameters

# Stitch the matched sequences to get source expression parameters
stitched_parameters = stitch_sequences(matched_sequences, edit_sequence)

# Print the shape of the stitched parameters
print("\nStitched Parameters Shape:", stitched_parameters.shape)


Sure! Let me walk you through this code step by step, explaining what each part does in plain English. I'll use an example and some simple visuals to help clarify the process. Let's dive in!

### 1. Understanding the Basics

First, let's start with some key concepts:

- Phonemes: These are the smallest units of sound in a language. For example, the word "bat" has three phonemes: B, AE, and T.

- Visemes: These represent the visual movements of the mouth when producing phonemes. Different phonemes can correspond to the same viseme because they look similar when spoken.

### 2. Mapping Phonemes to Visemes

At the beginning of the code, I define a mapping from phonemes to visemes using a dictionary called phoneme_to_viseme. This helps translate sounds into visual mouth movements.


phoneme_to_viseme = {
    'AA': 'V1', 'AE': 'V1', 'AH': 'V1', 'AO': 'V1', 'AW': 'V2', 'AY': 'V2',
    'B': 'V3', 'P': 'V3', 'M': 'V3',
    # ... (and so on for other phonemes)
}


For example, the phonemes 'B', 'P', and 'M' all map to the same viseme 'V3' because they involve similar mouth shapes.

### 3. Creating Phoneme and PhonemeSequence Classes

I then create two classes:

- Phoneme: Represents a single phoneme with its name and timing.

- PhonemeSequence: Represents a sequence of phonemes, like the sounds in a word or phrase.

class Phoneme:
    def init(self, name, start_time, end_time):
        self.name = name
        self.start_time = start_time
        self.end_time = end_time
        self.viseme = phoneme_to_viseme.get(name, 'UNK')

class PhonemeSequence:
    def init(self, phonemes):
        self.phonemes = phonemes

    def length(self):
        return len(self.phonemes)

    def viseme_sequence(self):
        return [phoneme.viseme for phoneme in self.phonemes]


Example: Suppose I'm working with the word "BAT":

- Phonemes: B (0.0s-0.1s), AE (0.1s-0.2s), T (0.2s-0.3s)
- Visemes: V3, V1, V5

### 4. Building a Viseme Bigram Index

Next, I create a bigram index that helps in quickly finding pairs of visemes (bigram) in a repository of phoneme sequences. This index maps each bigram to where it appears in the repository.

def build_viseme_bigram_index(repository_sequences):
    index = defaultdict(list)
    for seq_id, seq in enumerate(repository_sequences):
        visemes = seq.viseme_sequence()
        for i in range(len(visemes) - 1):
            bigram = (visemes[i], visemes[i + 1])
            index[bigram].append((seq_id, i))
    return index


Visual Representation:

Imagine my repository has sequences like:

1. Sequence 0: V3 (B), V1 (AE), V5 (T)
2. Sequence 1: V5 (D), V1 (AH), V8 (G)
3. Sequence 2: V3 (B), V1 (AE), V5 (D), V14 (ER)

The bigram index would look like:

- (V3, V1): [(0, 0), (2, 0)]
- (V1, V5): [(0, 1), (2, 1)]
- (V5, V8): [(1, 1)]
- (V5, V14): [(2, 2)]

This index helps me quickly find where specific pairs of visemes appear in the repository.

### 5. Defining the Repository Sequences

I create some hypothetical repository sequences. These are examples of phoneme sequences that might be stored in a database for later comparison or matching.

repository_sequences = [
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('T', 0.2, 0.3)
    ]),
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('D', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AH', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('G', 0.2, 0.3)
    ]),
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
        Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)
    ]),
]


Example: These sequences could represent parts of different words or phrases that the system can reference.

### 6. Building and Displaying the Bigram Index

I build the bigram index using the repository sequences and then print it to see what it looks like.

viseme_bigram_index = build_viseme_bigram_index(repository_sequences)

print("\nViseme Bigram Index:")
for bigram, locations in viseme_bigram_index.items():
    print(f"{bigram}: {locations}")


Output:

Viseme Bigram Index:
('V3', 'V1'): [(0, 0), (2, 0)]
('V1', 'V5'): [(0, 1), (2, 1)]
('V5', 'V8'): [(1, 1)]
('V5', 'V14'): [(2, 2)]

This shows where each pair of visemes appears in the repository, making future searches faster.

### 7. Calculating Substitution Costs

I define a function to calculate the substitution cost between two phonemes. If their visemes match, the cost is 0 (no penalty); otherwise, it's 1.

def substitution_cost(p1, p2):
    return 0 if p1.viseme == p2.viseme else 1


Purpose: This helps in determining how similar two sequences are based on their visemes.

### 8. Fast Phoneme Search Function

This function searches for sequences in the repository that match a given edit sequence based on viseme bigrams.

def fast_phoneme_search(edit_seq, repository_sequences, index, max_subseq_length=6):
    matched_sequences = []
    i = 0  # Start index in the edit sequence
    while i < edit_seq.length():
        max_len = min(max_subseq_length, edit_seq.length() - i)
        found_match = False
        # Try to find the longest possible match
        for l in range(max_len, 1, -1):
            subseq = PhonemeSequence(edit_seq.phonemes[i:i + l])
            visemes = subseq.viseme_sequence()
            if len(visemes) < 2:
                continue  # Need at least two visemes for a bigram
            bigram = (visemes[0], visemes[1])
            candidates = index.get(bigram, [])
            for seq_id, pos in candidates:
                repo_seq = repository_sequences[seq_id]
                if pos + l <= repo_seq.length():
                    repo_subseq = PhonemeSequence(repo_seq.phonemes[pos:pos + l])
                    # Compute total substitution cost
                    total_cost = sum(
                        substitution_cost(p1, p2)
                        for p1, p2 in zip(subseq.phonemes, repo_subseq.phonemes)
                    )
                    if total_cost == 0:
                        # Found an exact viseme match
                        matched_sequences.append((repo_subseq, i, i + l))
                        i += l  # Advance index
                        found_match = True
                        break
            if found_match:
                break
        if not found_match:
            # No match found, advance by one phoneme
            i += 1
    return matched_sequences


How It Works:

1. Iterate Through the Edit Sequence: Start from the first phoneme and try to match as long a sequence as possible.

2. Check Bigrams: Look at pairs of visemes (bigrams) to find potential matches in the repository.

3. Find Candidates: Use the bigram index to find where these bigrams appear in the repository.

4. Compare Sub-Sequences: For each candidate, compare the sequence of visemes. If they match exactly (total cost = 0), it's a match.

5. Collect Matches: Add the matching sequences to a list and move forward in the edit sequence.

Example:

Suppose my edit sequence is "B", "AE", "D", "ER":

- It looks for bigrams like ("V3", "V1"), ("V1", "V5"), etc.
- Using the bigram index, it finds that ("V3", "V1") appears in sequences 0 and 2.
- It checks if the following visemes also match:
- In Sequence 0: "V3", "V1", "V5" — matches the first three visemes.
- In Sequence 2: "V3", "V1", "V5", "V14" — matches all four visemes.

### 9. Running an Example

In the __main__ section, I create an example phoneme sequence and perform a search to find matches in the repository.

if name == "main":
    # Example phonemes for a word (e.g., "BATER")
    phoneme_list = [
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
        Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)  # Added 'ER' for a more comprehensive example
    ]

    # Create a PhonemeSequence for initial example (optional)
    sequence = PhonemeSequence(phoneme_list)

    # Get the length of the sequence
    print("Sequence Length:", sequence.length())

    # Get the viseme sequence
    print("Viseme Sequence:", sequence.viseme_sequence())
    
    # Define edit_sequence (could be different; here using the same for simplicity)
    edit_sequence = PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
        Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)  # Same as phoneme_list for this example
    ])
    
    # Perform fast phoneme search
    matched_sequences = fast_phoneme_search(edit_sequence, repository_sequences, viseme_bigram_index)
    
    # Print matched sequences
    print("\nMatched Sequences:")
    for repo_subseq, start_idx, end_idx in matched_sequences:
        visemes = repo_subseq.viseme_sequence()
        print(f"Edit positions {start_idx}-{end_idx}: Repository Sequence Visemes: {visemes}")


What Happens:

1. Creating the Sequence: I define the phoneme sequence for "BATER" with timings.

2. Displaying Information:
- Sequence Length: 4 phonemes.
- Viseme Sequence: ['V3', 'V1', 'V5', 'V14']

3. Searching for Matches: I use the fast_phoneme_search function to find matching sequences in the repository.

4. Output:

Sequence Length: 4
Viseme Sequence: ['V3', 'V1', 'V5', 'V14']

Matched Sequences:
Edit positions 0-4: Repository Sequence Visemes: ['V3', 'V1', 'V5', 'V14']

Interpretation: The edit sequence "BATER" exactly matches a sequence in the repository (Sequence 2).

### 10. Generating and Stitching Expression Parameters

The latter part of the code deals with generating expression parameters, adjusting their timing, and stitching them together to create a cohesive animation or visual representation.

#### a. Placeholder for Expression Parameters

FRAME_RATE = 30  # Frames per second (adjust if needed)

def get_expression_parameters(phoneme_sequence):
    # Placeholder: Generate random parameters
    duration = phoneme_sequence.phonemes[-1].end_time - phoneme_sequence.phonemes[0].start_time
    num_frames = int(duration * FRAME_RATE)
    # Assume 64 expression parameters per frame
    return np.random.rand(num_frames, 64)


Explanation:

- Expression Parameters: These could represent detailed facial movements or other visual data needed for animation.
- Placeholder Function: Here, I'm generating random numbers to simulate these parameters for each frame.

#### b. Retiming Parameters

def retime_parameters(parameters, target_num_frames):
    # Retime parameters to match the target number of frames
    num_frames = parameters.shape[0]
    retimed_params = np.zeros((target_num_frames, parameters.shape[1]))
    for i in range(parameters.shape[1]):
        retimed_params[:, i] = np.interp(
            np.linspace(0, num_frames - 1, target_num_frames),
            np.arange(num_frames),
            parameters[:, i]
        )
    return retimed_params


Explanation:

- Retiming: Adjusting the number of frames so that the expression parameters fit the desired timing.
- Interpolation: Smoothly stretching or compressing the parameters to match the target frame count.

#### c. Stitching Sequences Together

def stitch_sequences(matched_sequences, edit_sequence):
    stitched_parameters = []
    for repo_subseq, start_idx, end_idx in matched_sequences:
        # Get expression parameters for the repository subsequence
        source_params = get_expression_parameters(repo_subseq)
        # Calculate the target duration from the edit sequence
        start_time = edit_sequence.phonemes[start_idx].start_time
        end_time = edit_sequence.phonemes[end_idx - 1].end_time
        target_duration = end_time - start_time
        target_num_frames = int(target_duration * FRAME_RATE)
        # Retime source parameters to match the target number of frames
        retimed_params = retime_parameters(source_params, target_num_frames)
        # Append to the stitched parameters
        stitched_parameters.append(retimed_params)
    # Concatenate all parameters into one sequence
    if stitched_parameters:
        stitched_parameters = np.vstack(stitched_parameters)
    else:
        stitched_parameters = np.array([])  # Empty array if no matches
    return stitched_parameters


Explanation:

1. Iterate Through Matches: For each matched sequence, get its expression parameters.

2. Adjust Timing: Retime these parameters to match the duration of the corresponding part in the edit sequence.

3. Stitch Together: Combine all the adjusted parameters into one continuous sequence.

#### d. Running the Stitching Process

# Stitch the matched sequences to get source expression parameters
stitched_parameters = stitch_sequences(matched_sequences, edit_sequence)

# Print the shape of the stitched parameters
print("\nStitched Parameters Shape:", stitched_parameters.shape)


What Happens:

- Stitched Parameters: After matching and retiming, I have a continuous set of expression parameters that align with the edit sequence's timing.
- Output Example:

Stitched Parameters Shape: (120, 64)

Interpretation: Assuming each phoneme lasts 0.1 seconds and a frame rate of 30 FPS, the total duration is 0.4 seconds, resulting in 120 frames of 64 expression parameters each.

### 11. Putting It All Together: A Textual Visualization

Let's visualize the entire process with an example:

1. Repository Sequences:
- Seq 0: B (V3) → AE (V1) → T (V5)
- Seq 1: D (V5) → AH (V1) → G (V8)
- Seq 2: B (V3) → AE (V1) → D (V5) → ER (V14)

2. Edit Sequence: B (V3) → AE (V1) → D (V5) → ER (V14)

3. Bigram Matching:
- Start with B (V3) and AE (V1) forming the bigram (V3, V1).
- Check the repository for this bigram:
- Found in Seq 0 at position 0 and Seq 2 at position 0.

4. Compare Subsequences:
- Seq 0: B → AE → T (V3, V1, V5) → Doesn't fully match (ends with ER vs. T).
- Seq 2: B → AE → D → ER (V3, V1, V5, V14) → Exact match!

5. Match Found: Seq 2 matches the entire edit sequence.

6. Generate Expression Parameters:
- For Seq 2, generate random expression parameters for each phoneme.
- Adjust timing to fit the edit sequence's timing.

7. Stitching:
- Combine the retimed parameters into one seamless animation sequence.

### 12. Final Thoughts

This code essentially helps in mapping spoken sounds (phonemes) to their visual representations (visemes), searching for matching sequences in a repository, and generating synchronized visual expressions based on those matches. Here's a summary of what each part does:

- Mapping Phonemes to Visemes: Establishes a relationship between sounds and mouth movements.

- Classes (Phoneme & PhonemeSequence): Organize phoneme data with timing information.

- Bigram Index: Creates a fast lookup for pairs of visemes to facilitate quick searching.

- Phoneme Search: Finds sequences in the repository that match an edit sequence based on viseme bigrams.

- Expression Parameter Generation & Stitching: Simulates generating and aligning visual parameters for animations or visual representations.

Example Scenario: Imagine you're developing a lip-sync feature for an animated character. This code helps match the sounds the character needs to "say" with pre-defined mouth movements, ensuring that the visuals align perfectly with the audio.

I hope this makes the code clearer! If you have any more questions or need further clarification on any part, feel free to ask.

i have no programming knowledge as well so that is technical jargon too and i don't know why certain thing is created


Absolutely, let's break down this code together in the simplest way possible. Imagine we're building something like an animated character that can speak, and we want its mouth movements to match the sounds it makes. This code helps achieve that by linking sounds to visual mouth shapes and ensuring everything syncs up nicely. Let's walk through it step by step using everyday language and simple examples.

---

### 1. The Big Picture: What's This Code For?

Imagine you're creating an animated character—let's call her Lipsy—who can speak words you type in. To make Lipsy’s mouth move realistically, you need to match the sounds (like "BA" or "TE") to specific mouth shapes. This code does just that:

1. Translates sounds into mouth shapes.
2. Finds matching sequences of these sounds in a collection.
3. Generates smooth mouth movements based on these matches.

---

### 2. Breaking Down the Basics

#### a. Sounds and Mouth Shapes

- Sounds (Phonemes): These are the smallest units of sound in speech. Think of them as the building blocks of words. For example, the word "BAT" has three sounds: B, AE, and T.

- Mouth Shapes (Visemes): These represent how your mouth looks when making specific sounds. Different sounds can share the same mouth shape because they look similar when spoken. For example, both "B" and "P" might use the same mouth shape.

#### b. Why Link Sounds to Mouth Shapes?

To make Lipsy’s speech look natural, her mouth needs to move in ways that match the sounds she’s "saying." By linking sounds to mouth shapes, we can animate her mouth accurately.

---

### 3. How Does the Code Work?

Let's walk through the code as if I'm telling you how I built this functionality for Lipsy.

#### a. Step 1: Mapping Sounds to Mouth Shapes

First, I created a dictionary (a simple list of pairs) that tells the program which sound corresponds to which mouth shape.


phoneme_to_viseme = {
    'AA': 'V1', 'AE': 'V1', 'AH': 'V1', 'AO': 'V1', 
    'AW': 'V2', 'AY': 'V2',
    'B': 'V3', 'P': 'V3', 'M': 'V3',
    # ... more sounds mapped to mouth shapes
}


- Example: Sounds like 'B', 'P', and 'M' all use the same mouth shape 'V3'.

#### b. Step 2: Representing Sounds with Details

I created a way to store each sound along with when it starts and ends. Think of it like noting when each sound occurs in the word.

class Phoneme:
    def init(self, name, start_time, end_time):
        self.name = name
        self.start_time = start_time
        self.end_time = end_time
        self.viseme = phoneme_to_viseme.get(name, 'UNK')  # 'UNK' means Unknown


- Example: For the word "BAT":
- B starts at 0.0 seconds and ends at 0.1 seconds.
- AE starts at 0.1 seconds and ends at 0.2 seconds.
- T starts at 0.2 seconds and ends at 0.3 seconds.

#### c. Step 3: Grouping Sounds into Sequences

Next, I grouped these sounds into sequences, which represent the series of sounds in a word or phrase.

class PhonemeSequence:
    def init(self, phonemes):
        self.phonemes = phonemes  # List of Phoneme objects

    def length(self):
        return len(self.phonemes)

    def viseme_sequence(self):
        return [phoneme.viseme for phoneme in self.phonemes]


- Example: The sequence for "BAT" would be three sounds: B, AE, T.

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### 4. Putting It All Together: Finding Matching Sound Sequences

Imagine you have a library of sound sequences (like a dictionary for our character), and you want to find the best match for the sounds you're trying to animate. Here's how the code does it:

#### a. Creating a Library of Sound Sequences

I made some sample sound sequences that Lipsy might say.

repository_sequences = [
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('T', 0.2, 0.3)
    ]),
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('D', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AH', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('G', 0.2, 0.3)
    ]),
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
        Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)
    ]),
    # ... more sequences
]


- Example Sequences:
1. Sequence 0: B → AE → T
2. Sequence 1: D → AH → G
3. Sequence 2: B → AE → D → ER

#### b. Creating an Index for Quick Searches

To quickly find pairs of mouth shapes that appear together, I built an index. This index helps the program find matches without checking every single sequence each time.

from collections import defaultdict

def build_viseme_bigram_index(repository_sequences):
    index = defaultdict(list)
    for seq_id, seq in enumerate(repository_sequences):
        visemes = seq.viseme_sequence()
        for i in range(len(visemes) - 1):
            bigram = (visemes[i], visemes[i + 1])
            index[bigram].append((seq_id, i))
    return index


- Bigram: A pair of consecutive mouth shapes.
- Example: In Sequence 0 (B → AE → T):
- The bigrams are ('V3', 'V1') and ('V1', 'V5').

- What the Index Looks Like:
- ('V3', 'V1'): Found in Sequence 0 and 2
- ('V1', 'V5'): Found in Sequence 0 and 2
- ('V5', 'V8'): Found in Sequence 1
- ('V5', 'V14'): Found in Sequence 2

#### c. Finding Matching Sound Sequences

When you input sounds (like what Lipsy needs to say), the program searches the library to find sequences that match.

def fast_phoneme_search(edit_seq, repository_sequences, index, max_subseq_length=6):
    matched_sequences = []
    i = 0  # Start index in the edit sequence
    while i < edit_seq.length():
        max_len = min(max_subseq_length, edit_seq.length() - i)
        found_match = False
        # Try to find the longest possible match
        for l in range(max_len, 1, -1):
            subseq = PhonemeSequence(edit_seq.phonemes[i:i + l])
            visemes = subseq.viseme_sequence()
            if len(visemes) < 2:
                continue  # Need at least two visemes for a bigram
            bigram = (visemes[0], visemes[1])
            candidates = index.get(bigram, [])
            for seq_id, pos in candidates:
                repo_seq = repository_sequences[seq_id]
                if pos + l <= repo_seq.length():
                    repo_subseq = PhonemeSequence(repo_seq.phonemes[pos:pos + l])
                    # Compute total substitution cost
                    total_cost = sum(
                        substitution_cost(p1, p2)
                        for p1, p2 in zip(subseq.phonemes, repo_subseq.phonemes)
                    )
                    if total_cost == 0:
                        # Found an exact viseme match
                        matched_sequences.append((repo_subseq, i, i + l))
                        i += l  # Advance index
                        found_match = True
                        break
            if found_match:
                break
        if not found_match:
            # No match found, advance by one phoneme
            i += 1
    return matched_sequences


- How It Works:
1. Start at the Beginning: Look at the first sound.
2. Find Pairs of Mouth Shapes: Use the bigram index to find sequences that start with the same pair.
3. Check for Exact Matches: Compare the sequence from the input with the sequences in the library.
4. Collect Matches: If it finds an exact match, it notes where it found it and moves forward.

- Example: If Lipsy needs to say "BATER" (sounds: B, AE, D, ER):
- It looks for the bigram ('V3', 'V1') in the library.
- Finds that Sequences 0 and 2 start with this bigram.
- Checks if the sequences continue to match:
- Sequence 0: B → AE → T → (doesn't match ER)
- Sequence 2: B → AE → D → ER → (exact match!)

- Result: It matches "BATER" with Sequence 2.

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### 5. Generating and Aligning Mouth Movements

Once the program finds matching sound sequences, it needs to generate the corresponding mouth movements for Lipsy.

#### a. Creating Mouth Movement Data

def get_expression_parameters(phoneme_sequence):
    # Placeholder: Generate random parameters
    duration = phoneme_sequence.phonemes[-1].end_time - phoneme_sequence.phonemes[0].start_time
    num_frames = int(duration * FRAME_RATE)
    # Assume 64 expression parameters per frame
    return np.random.rand(num_frames, 64)


- What's Happening:
- Duration: How long the sound lasts.
- Frames: Dividing the duration into small time segments (like individual pictures in a video).
- Expression Parameters: Data that defines how the mouth should look at each frame.

- Simplified: Think of each frame as a single picture of Lipsy's mouth. This function generates random mouth shapes for each frame (in a real application, these would be carefully designed).

#### b. Adjusting the Timing of Mouth Movements

def retime_parameters(parameters, target_num_frames):
    # Adjust the number of frames to match the desired duration
    num_frames = parameters.shape[0]
    retimed_params = np.zeros((target_num_frames, parameters.shape[1]))
    for i in range(parameters.shape[1]):
        retimed_params[:, i] = np.interp(
            np.linspace(0, num_frames - 1, target_num_frames),
            np.arange(num_frames),
            parameters[:, i]
        )
    return retimed_params


- What's Happening:
- Retiming: Changing the number of mouth movement frames to fit the exact timing needed.
- Interpolation: Smoothly stretching or shortening the mouth movements so they fit perfectly with the sound.

- Simplified: If a sound needs to last longer or shorter, this adjusts the number of mouth movement pictures to match.

#### c. Putting All the Mouth Movements Together

def stitch_sequences(matched_sequences, edit_sequence):
    stitched_parameters = []
    for repo_subseq, start_idx, end_idx in matched_sequences:
        # Get mouth movement data for the matched sequence
        source_params = get_expression_parameters(repo_subseq)
        # Determine how long this part should last
        start_time = edit_sequence.phonemes[start_idx].start_time
        end_time = edit_sequence.phonemes[end_idx - 1].end_time
        target_duration = end_time - start_time
        target_num_frames = int(target_duration * FRAME_RATE)
        # Adjust the mouth movements to fit the duration
        retimed_params = retime_parameters(source_params, target_num_frames)
        # Add the adjusted mouth movements to the final list
        stitched_parameters.append(retimed_params)
    # Combine all mouth movements into one continuous sequence
    if stitched_parameters:
        stitched_parameters = np.vstack(stitched_parameters)
    else:
        stitched_parameters = np.array([])  # Empty if no matches
    return stitched_parameters


- What's Happening:
1. For Each Match: Take the mouth movements for each matching sound sequence.
2. Adjust Timing: Make sure they fit the exact time each sound is supposed to take.
3. Combine Them: Put all the adjusted mouth movements together so Lipsy's entire speech looks smooth and natural.

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### 6. Running an Example: Making Lipsy Say "BATER"

Let's see how all this works with a real example.

#### a. Setting Up the Sounds

if name == "main":
    # Example sounds for "BATER"
    phoneme_list = [
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
        Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)
    ]

    # Create a sequence of these sounds
    sequence = PhonemeSequence(phoneme_list)

    # Display the sequence details
    print("Sequence Length:", sequence.length())
    print("Viseme Sequence:", sequence.viseme_sequence())


- What It Does:
- Defines: The sounds for "BATER" along with when each sound starts and ends.
- Shows: How many sounds there are and what their corresponding mouth shapes are.

- Example Output:

  Sequence Length: 4
  Viseme Sequence: ['V3', 'V1', 'V5', 'V14']


#### b. Searching for Matches

# Define the sounds Lipsy needs to say
edit_sequence = PhonemeSequence([
    Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
    Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
    Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
    Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)
])

# Perform the search to find matching sound sequences in the library
matched_sequences = fast_phoneme_search(edit_sequence, repository_sequences, viseme_bigram_index)

# Display the matches found
print("\nMatched Sequences:")
for repo_subseq, start_idx, end_idx in matched_sequences:
    visemes = repo_subseq.viseme_sequence()
    print(f"Edit positions {start_idx}-{end_idx}: Repository Sequence Visemes: {visemes}")


- What It Does:
  - Searches: Looks through the library (repository) to find a sequence that exactly matches "BATER".
  - Prints: Shows where the matches were found.

- Example Output:

  Matched Sequences:
  Edit positions 0-4: Repository Sequence Visemes: ['V3', 'V1', 'V5', 'V14']

  
  - Interpretation: It found that the third sequence in the library (Sequence 2) exactly matches "BATER".

#### c. Generating and Combining Mouth Movements

# Stitch the matched sequences to get the final mouth movements
stitched_parameters = stitch_sequences(matched_sequences, edit_sequence)

# Show the size of the mouth movement data
print("\nStitched Parameters Shape:", stitched_parameters.shape)


- What It Does:
  - Creates: The complete set of mouth movements for the entire word "BATER".
  - Shows: The size of the data generated (how many mouth movement frames there are).

- Example Output:

  Stitched Parameters Shape: (120, 64)


  - Interpretation: There are 120 frames of mouth movements, each with 64 data points (parameters) defining the mouth shape.

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### 7. Simplified Visualization: How It All Connects

Let’s visualize the entire process step-by-step with our example word "BATER":

1. Input Sound Sequence:
   - B (V3)
   - AE (V1)
   - D (V5)
   - ER (V14)

2. Search the Library:
   - Look for where the sequence "V3 → V1 → V5 → V14" appears.
   - Found an exact match in Sequence 2.

3. Generate Mouth Movements:
   - For each sound in "BATER," generate the corresponding mouth shapes.
   - Adjust the timing so the mouth movements fit the duration of each sound.

4. Combine Movements:
   - Stitch together all the mouth shapes smoothly to create a natural-looking speech animation.

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### 8. Final Thoughts: Why Is This Useful?

Imagine you're creating an animated video game or movie. You want characters to speak lines that match their mouth movements perfectly. This code automates that process by:

- Translating Sounds to Mouth Shapes: Ensures that each sound a character makes corresponds to the correct mouth movement.
  
- Finding Matching Sequences: Quickly finds the right combinations of mouth movements from a library, saving time and ensuring consistency.

- Generating Smooth Animations: Adjusts and combines mouth movements so that the characters' speech looks natural and synced with the audio.

By understanding and using this code, you can make your animated characters speak in a way that looks realistic and engaging to the audience.

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### 9. Recap of Key Terms

- Phoneme: A single unit of sound in speech (e.g., B, AE, T).
  
- Viseme: A mouth shape corresponding to one or more phonemes.

- PhonemeSequence: A series of phonemes that make up a word or phrase.

- Bigram: A pair of consecutive visemes used to find matching sequences quickly.

- Repository: A library or collection of phoneme sequences used for matching.

- Frame Rate: The number of individual frames (pictures) displayed per second in an animation (e.g., 30 frames per second).

- Expression Parameters: Data that defines how the mouth (or other facial features) should look in each frame.

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I hope this makes the code and its purpose much clearer! Think of it as setting up a detailed map that links sounds to mouth movements, helping your animated characters speak naturally and smoothly. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!


my English vocabulary is not big so i need things to be explicitly spelled out than using some word to describe a action


Absolutely, I understand that this can be quite overwhelming if you're not familiar with programming terms. Let's break everything down into very simple, easy-to-understand pieces. We'll use a step-by-step storytelling approach to explain what each part of the code does. Imagine we're building a talking robot named "RoboLips" that moves its mouth correctly when it "speaks" words. Here's how the code helps us make RoboLips talk:

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### 1. The Big Idea: Making RoboLips Talk

Goal:
We want RoboLips to say words, and for its mouth to move in a way that matches the sounds it’s making. For example, when RoboLips says "BA," its mouth should make a shape that looks like it's saying "BA."

---

### 2. Sounds and Mouth Shapes

a. Sounds (Phonemes):
- What Are They?
These are the individual sounds we make when we speak. Think of them as the letters or building blocks of words.

- Examples:
- The word "BAT" has three sounds: B, A, T.
- The word "DOG" has three sounds: D, O, G.

b. Mouth Shapes (Visemes):
- What Are They?
These are the shapes your mouth makes when producing each sound. Different sounds can use the same mouth shape if they look similar.

- Examples:
- The sounds B, P, and M might use the same mouth shape because they all involve closing the lips.

---

### 3. Linking Sounds to Mouth Shapes

a. Creating a List:
- We make a list that connects each sound (phoneme) to its corresponding mouth shape (viseme).


phoneme_to_viseme = {
    'B': 'V3', 'P': 'V3', 'M': 'V3',
    'A': 'V1', 'E': 'V1',
    'D': 'V5', 'T': 'V5',
    # ... more sounds and their mouth shapes
}


- What's Happening Here?
- 'B': 'V3' means the sound B uses the mouth shape V3.
- The same V3 mouth shape is used for sounds P and M.

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### 4. Storing Each Sound with Timing

a. The Phoneme Class:
- Purpose:
To store each sound along with when it starts and ends.

class Phoneme:
    def init(self, name, start_time, end_time):
        self.name = name            # The sound (e.g., 'B')
        self.start_time = start_time  # When the sound starts
        self.end_time = end_time      # When the sound ends
        self.viseme = phoneme_to_viseme.get(name, 'UNK')  # Mouth shape


- Example:
For the word "BAT":
- B starts at 0.0 seconds and ends at 0.1 seconds.
- A starts at 0.1 seconds and ends at 0.2 seconds.
- T starts at 0.2 seconds and ends at 0.3 seconds.

---

### 5. Grouping Sounds into Words or Phrases

a. The PhonemeSequence Class:
- Purpose:
To group multiple sounds together, like the sounds in a word.

class PhonemeSequence:
    def init(self, phonemes):
        self.phonemes = phonemes  # A list of Phoneme objects

    def length(self):
        return len(self.phonemes)  # Number of sounds

    def viseme_sequence(self):
        return [phoneme.viseme for phoneme in self.phonemes]  # List of mouth shapes


- Example:
For "BAT":
- The sequence has three sounds: B, A, T.
- The corresponding mouth shapes are: V3, V1, V5.

---

### 6. Building a Library of Sound Sequences

a. Repository Sequences:
- What Are They?
These are pre-recorded sequences of sounds that RoboLips can use as references.

repository_sequences = [
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('A', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('T', 0.2, 0.3)
    ]),
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('D', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('O', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('G', 0.2, 0.3)
    ]),
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('A', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
        Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)
    ]),
    # ... you can add more sequences
]


- Example Sequences:
1. Sequence 0: B → A → T (BAT)
2. Sequence 1: D → O → G (DOG)
3. Sequence 2: B → A → D → ER (BADER)

---

### 7. Making It Easy to Find Pairs of Mouth Shapes

a. Creating a Bigram Index:
- What Is It?
A bigram index is like an address book that tells us where to find pairs of mouth shapes quickly.

from collections import defaultdict

def build_viseme_bigram_index(repository_sequences):
    index = defaultdict(list)
    for seq_id, seq in enumerate(repository_sequences):
        visemes = seq.viseme_sequence()
        for i in range(len(visemes) - 1):
            bigram = (visemes[i], visemes[i + 1])
            index[bigram].append((seq_id, i))
    return index


- What's Happening Here?
- For each sequence in the repository, we look at each pair of consecutive mouth shapes (like V3 followed by V1).
- We store where each pair (bigram) appears in which sequence and at what position.

- Example:
- Sequence 0 (BAT):
- V3 → V1
- V1 → V5
- Sequence 1 (DOG):
- V5 → V8
- V8 → V10
- Sequence 2 (BADER):
- V3 → V1
- V1 → V5
- V5 → V14

- Resulting Index:
- ('V3', 'V1'): [(0, 0), (2, 0)]
- ('V1', 'V5'): [(0, 1), (2, 1)]
- ('V5', 'V8'): [(1, 1)]
- ('V8', 'V10'): [(1, 2)]
- ('V5', 'V14'): [(2, 2)]

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### 8. Searching for Matching Sound Sequences

a. Finding Matches:
- Purpose:
To find sequences in our library that match the sounds we want RoboLips to say.

def substitution_cost(p1, p2):
    return 0 if p1.viseme == p2.viseme else 1  # No cost if same mouth shape

def fast_phoneme_search(edit_seq, repository_sequences, index, max_subseq_length=6):
    matched_sequences = []
    i = 0  # Start at the first sound
    while i < edit_seq.length():
        max_len = min(max_subseq_length, edit_seq.length() - i)
        found_match = False
        # Try to match the longest possible sequence first
        for l in range(max_len, 1, -1):
            subseq = PhonemeSequence(edit_seq.phonemes[i:i + l])
            visemes = subseq.viseme_sequence()
            if len(visemes) < 2:
                continue  # Need at least two mouth shapes
            bigram = (visemes[0], visemes[1])
            candidates = index.get(bigram, [])
            for seq_id, pos in candidates:
                repo_seq = repository_sequences[seq_id]
                if pos + l <= repo_seq.length():
                    repo_subseq = PhonemeSequence(repo_seq.phonemes[pos:pos + l])
                    # Check if all mouth shapes are the same
                    total_cost = sum(
                        substitution_cost(p1, p2)
                        for p1, p2 in zip(subseq.phonemes, repo_subseq.phonemes)
                    )
                    if total_cost == 0:
                        # Exact match found
                        matched_sequences.append((repo_subseq, i, i + l))
                        i += l  # Move forward by the length of the match
                        found_match = True
                        break
            if found_match:
                break
        if not found_match:
            # No match found, move to the next sound
            i += 1
    return matched_sequences


- What's Happening Here?
1. Start from the First Sound:
Begin looking at the first sound we want RoboLips to say.

2. Look for Pairs of Mouth Shapes:
Check the bigram index to find where a pair of mouth shapes from our desired sounds appear in the library.

3. Check for Full Matches:
See if the full sequence of sounds matches exactly with any sequence in the library.

4. Record the Match:
If an exact match is found, note where it is and prepare to move to the next set of sounds.

- Example Scenario:
- Desired Sounds: B → A → D → ER (e.g., saying "BADER")
- Search Steps:
1. Look for the first pair (V3, V1).
2. Find that this pair appears in Sequence 0 and 2.
3. Check if the rest of the sounds match.
4. Sequence 0: B → A → T → (Doesn't match D → ER)
5. Sequence 2: B → A → D → ER → (Exact match!)

- Outcome:
The desired sequence "B → A → D → ER" matches exactly with Sequence 2 in our library.

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### 9. Generating Mouth Movements for RoboLips

a. Creating Mouth Movement Data:

import numpy as np

FRAME_RATE = 30  # Number of pictures per second

def get_expression_parameters(phoneme_sequence):
    # Calculate how long the sequence lasts
    duration = phoneme_sequence.phonemes[-1].end_time - phoneme_sequence.phonemes[0].start_time
    num_frames = int(duration * FRAME_RATE)  # Total number of pictures
    # Create mouth movement data (random for now)
    return np.random.rand(num_frames, 64)  # 64 numbers representing mouth shape


- What's Happening Here?
- Duration Calculation:
Determine how long the sounds last based on their start and end times.

- Number of Frames:
Multiply the duration by the frame rate (e.g., 30 pictures per second) to get how many pictures we need.

- Mouth Movement Data:
Create a set of numbers that represent how RoboLips's mouth should look in each picture. (In this code, they’re random numbers, but in a real application, they would be specific to each mouth shape.)

b. Adjusting Mouth Movements to Fit Timing:

def retime_parameters(parameters, target_num_frames):
    # Adjust the number of frames to match the desired timing
    num_frames = parameters.shape[0]
    retimed_params = np.zeros((target_num_frames, parameters.shape[1]))
    for i in range(parameters.shape[1]):
        retimed_params[:, i] = np.interp(
            np.linspace(0, num_frames - 1, target_num_frames),
            np.arange(num_frames),
            parameters[:, i]
        )
    return retimed_params


- What's Happening Here?
- Retiming:
Change the number of mouth movement pictures so they fit exactly with how long each sound lasts.

- Interpolation:
Smoothly adjust the mouth movements so RoboLips's mouth moves seamlessly over time.

c. Combining All Mouth Movements:

def stitch_sequences(matched_sequences, edit_sequence):
    stitched_parameters = []
    for repo_subseq, start_idx, end_idx in matched_sequences:
        # Get mouth movement data for the matched sequence
        source_params = get_expression_parameters(repo_subseq)
        # Calculate how long this part should last
        start_time = edit_sequence.phonemes[start_idx].start_time
        end_time = edit_sequence.phonemes[end_idx - 1].end_time
        target_duration = end_time - start_time
        target_num_frames = int(target_duration * FRAME_RATE)
        # Adjust the mouth movements to fit the duration
        retimed_params = retime_parameters(source_params, target_num_frames)
        # Add the adjusted mouth movements to the final list
        stitched_parameters.append(retimed_params)
    # Combine all mouth movements into one continuous set
    if stitched_parameters:
        stitched_parameters = np.vstack(stitched_parameters)
    else:
        stitched_parameters = np.array([])  # No mouth movements if no matches
    return stitched_parameters


- What's Happening Here?
1. For Each Match:
Take the mouth movements from the matched sequence.

2. Adjust Timing:
Make sure the mouth movements last exactly as long as the sounds.

3. Combine:
Put all the adjusted mouth movements together to create a smooth animation.

- Example Outcome:
Suppose "BADER" takes 0.4 seconds:
- Frame Rate: 30 frames per second
- Total Frames Needed: 0.4 × 30 = 12 frames
- Result: 12 pictures showing different mouth shapes that match the sounds.

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### 10. Running the Whole Process: An Example

a. Setting Up the Desired Sounds:

if name == "main":
    # Define the sounds RoboLips needs to say: B → A → D → ER
    phoneme_list = [
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('A', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
        Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)
    ]

    # Create a group of these sounds
    sequence = PhonemeSequence(phoneme_list)

    # Show how many sounds there are
    print("Sequence Length:", sequence.length())  # Output: 4

    # Show the corresponding mouth shapes
    print("Viseme Sequence:", sequence.viseme_sequence())  # Output: ['V3', 'V1', 'V5', 'V14']


- What's Happening Here?
- Defining Sounds:
We're telling RoboLips it needs to say "B → A → D → ER".

- Creating the Sequence:
Group these sounds together.

- Viewing Details:
Check how many sounds there are and what the mouth shapes are.

- Example Output:

  Sequence Length: 4
  Viseme Sequence: ['V3', 'V1', 'V5', 'V14']


b. Searching for Matching Mouth Movements:

    # Define the sounds RoboLips needs to say
    edit_sequence = PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('A', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
        Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)
    ])
    
    # Perform the search to find matching sound sequences in the library
    matched_sequences = fast_phoneme_search(edit_sequence, repository_sequences, viseme_bigram_index)
    
    # Display the matches found
    print("\nMatched Sequences:")
    for repo_subseq, start_idx, end_idx in matched_sequences:
        visemes = repo_subseq.viseme_sequence()
        print(f"Edit positions {start_idx}-{end_idx}: Repository Sequence Visemes: {visemes}")


- What's Happening Here?
  - Search:  
    Look through our library to find a sequence that exactly matches "B → A → D → ER".
  
  - Display:  
    Show where in the library we found the match.

- Example Output:

  Matched Sequences:
  Edit positions 0-4: Repository Sequence Visemes: ['V3', 'V1', 'V5', 'V14']


- What Does It Mean?  
  It found an exact match in Sequence 2 for "B → A → D → ER".

c. Generating and Combining Mouth Movements:

    # Stitch the matched sequences to get the final mouth movements
    stitched_parameters = stitch_sequences(matched_sequences, edit_sequence)
    
    # Show the size of the mouth movement data
    print("\nStitched Parameters Shape:", stitched_parameters.shape)


- What's Happening Here?
  - Generate Mouth Movements:  
    Create data for how RoboLips's mouth should look for each sound.
  
  - Combine Movements:  
    Put all the mouth movements together into one smooth sequence.

- Example Output:

  Stitched Parameters Shape: (120, 64)


- What Does It Mean?  
  - 120: Total number of mouth movement pictures.
  - 64: Each picture has 64 numbers that define the mouth shape (think of them as coordinates or settings for the mouth).

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### 11. Visualizing the Whole Process with RoboLips Saying "BADER"

Let's imagine RoboLips needs to say the word "BADER." Here's how the code helps:

1. Define the Sounds:
   - B (V3), A (V1), D (V5), ER (V14)

2. Search the Library:
   - Look for the sequence "V3 → V1 → V5 → V14".
   - Find that Sequence 2 in our library matches exactly.

3. Generate Mouth Movements:
   - For each sound, create the corresponding mouth shapes based on the matched sequence.
   - Adjust timing so each mouth shape lasts as long as the sound does.

4. Combine Movements:
   - Put all the mouth shapes together to form a smooth animation.
   - RoboLips's mouth moves correctly to say "BADER."

---

### 12. Recap: What Does Each Part Do?

- Phoneme and PhonemeSequence Classes:  
  These help us organize sounds and group them into words or phrases with timing.

- phoneme_to_viseme Dictionary:  
  Links each sound to the corresponding mouth shape.

- Repository Sequences:  
  A library of pre-defined sound sequences RoboLips can use.

- Bigram Index:  
  A quick reference to find pairs of mouth shapes in the library.

- fast_phoneme_search Function:  
  Searches the library to find sequences that match the sounds we want RoboLips to say.

- get_expression_parameters, retime_parameters, stitch_sequences Functions:  
  Generate, adjust, and combine mouth movements so RoboLips's mouth moves correctly and smoothly.

---

### 13. Final Thoughts: Why Is This Important?

- Realistic Movement:  
  By correctly matching sounds to mouth shapes and timing, RoboLips looks like it's naturally speaking.

- Efficiency:  
  The bigram index helps find matches quickly without searching through everything each time.

- Smooth Animation:  
  Adjusting and stitching mouth movements ensures there are no sudden jumps or mismatches in RoboLips's speech.

---

### 14. Simple Analogy: Putting Together a Puzzle

Imagine you have a puzzle where each piece is a picture of a mouth in a different position. To complete the puzzle:

1. Define Pieces (Phonemes):  
   Each piece represents a specific mouth shape for a sound.

2. Group Pieces into Words (PhonemeSequence):  
   Arrange the pieces to form words.

3. Store Completed Mini-Puzzles (Repository Sequences):  
   Have a collection of small completed word puzzles ready.

4. Find the Right Pieces Quickly (Bigram Index):  
   Use an address book to know where to find pieces that go together.

5. Build the Word Puzzle (fast_phoneme_search):  
   Search through your mini-puzzles to find the one that matches the word you want to build.

6. Assemble the Final Puzzle (stitch_sequences):  
   Combine all the right pieces to make RoboLips speak smoothly.

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I hope this detailed, step-by-step explanation makes everything clear! Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further clarification on any part.


my English vocabulary is not big so i need things to be explicitly spelled out than using some word to describe a action


Absolutely, let's take this one step at a time. Imagine we're building a simple tool to help an animated character move its mouth correctly when it speaks. We'll use the code you provided to make this happen. I'll explain each part of the code using everyday language and clear examples, without using any complicated terms unless I explain them fully.

### 1. The Goal: Making a Talking Character's Mouth Move Correctly

Imagine you have:
- A talking robot named "RoboMouth."

What we want RoboMouth to do:
- Speak words you choose.
- Move its mouth in the right way for each sound in the word.

### 2. Understanding the Building Blocks: Sounds and Mouth Movements

a. Sounds (Phonemes):
- What are they?
These are the basic sounds we make when speaking. Think of them as the smallest pieces of a word.

- Examples:
- The word "BAT" has three sounds: B, A, and T.
- The word "DOG" has three sounds: D, O, and G.

b. Mouth Movements (Visemes):
- What are they?
These are the shapes your mouth makes when you say each sound. Different sounds can use the same mouth shape if they look similar when spoken.

- Examples:
- The sounds B, P, and M might all use the same mouth shape because they involve the lips closing.

### 3. Linking Sounds to Mouth Movements

a. Creating a List to Connect Sounds and Mouth Shapes:

We make a list that tells us which mouth shape to use for each sound.


phoneme_to_viseme = {
    'AA': 'V1', 'AE': 'V1', 'AH': 'V1', 'AO': 'V1', 
    'AW': 'V2', 'AY': 'V2',
    'B': 'V3', 'P': 'V3', 'M': 'V3',
    'CH': 'V4', 'JH': 'V4', 'SH': 'V4', 'ZH': 'V4',
    'D': 'V5', 'T': 'V5',
    'EH': 'V6', 'EY': 'V6', 'IH': 'V6', 'IY': 'V6',
    'F': 'V7', 'V': 'V7',
    'G': 'V8', 'K': 'V8', 'NG': 'V8',
    'L': 'V9', 'R': 'V9',
    'N': 'V10', 'S': 'V10', 'Z': 'V10',
    'OW': 'V11', 'UH': 'V11', 'UW': 'V11',
    'TH': 'V12', 'DH': 'V12',
    'HH': 'V13',
    'ER': 'V14',
    # Add any additional phonemes as needed
}


- What does this list do?
- It says, for example, that:
- The sound B uses mouth shape V3.
- The sound A uses mouth shape V1.
- If a sound isn’t listed, it uses 'UNK' (which stands for "Unknown").

### 4. Storing Each Sound with When It Happens

We need to know which sound is made and when it is made in the word.

a. Creating a Sound Box:

We make something called a Phoneme, which is like a box that holds:
- The name of the sound.
- When the sound starts.
- When the sound ends.
- The mouth shape for that sound.

class Phoneme:
    def init(self, name, start_time, end_time):
        self.name = name                      # The sound (e.g., 'B')
        self.start_time = start_time          # When the sound starts
        self.end_time = end_time              # When the sound ends
        self.viseme = phoneme_to_viseme.get(name, 'UNK')  # The mouth shape


- Example:
For the word "BAT":
- B starts at 0.0 seconds and ends at 0.1 seconds.
- A starts at 0.1 seconds and ends at 0.2 seconds.
- T starts at 0.2 seconds and ends at 0.3 seconds.

### 5. Grouping Sounds into Words or Phrases

We need to keep track of all the sounds in a word together.

a. Creating a Group of Sounds:

We make something called a PhonemeSequence, which is like a row of sound boxes.

class PhonemeSequence:
    def init(self, phonemes):
        self.phonemes = phonemes  # A list of Phoneme objects

    def length(self):
        return len(self.phonemes)  # How many sounds are in the group

    def viseme_sequence(self):
        return [phoneme.viseme for phoneme in self.phonemes]  # The list of mouth shapes for each sound


- Example:
For "BAT":
- The sounds are: B, A, T.
- The mouth shapes are: V3, V1, V5.

### 6. Creating a Library of Sound Groups

We need a collection where RoboMouth can find words it already knows how to say.

a. Making the Library:

We create a list called repository_sequences that holds different groups of sounds RoboMouth can say.

repository_sequences = [
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('T', 0.2, 0.3)
    ]),
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('D', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AH', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('G', 0.2, 0.3)
    ]),
    PhonemeSequence([
        Phoneme('B', 0.0, 0.1),
        Phoneme('AE', 0.1, 0.2),
        Phoneme('D', 0.2, 0.3),
        Phoneme('ER', 0.3, 0.4)
    ]),
    # Add more sequences as needed
]


- What's in the Library?
- Sequence 0: B → AE → T (looks like "BAT")
- Sequence 1: D → AH → G (looks like "DAG")
- Sequence 2: B → AE → D → ER (looks like "BADER")

### 7. Making It Easy to Find Pairs of Mouth Shapes

To quickly find matching mouth movements, we create an index (like a directory) that tells us where to find pairs of mouth shapes.

a. Building the Index:

from collections import defaultdict

def build_viseme_bigram_index(repository_sequences):
    index = defaultdict(list)
    for seq_id, seq in enumerate(repository_sequences):
        visemes = seq.viseme_sequence()
        for i in range(len(visemes) - 1):
            bigram = (visemes[i], visemes[i + 1])
            index[bigram].append((seq_id, i))
    return index


- What does this code do?
- It looks at each group of sounds in the library.
- It takes each pair of consecutive mouth shapes (like V3 followed by V1).
- It notes where each pair appears in the library.

- Example:
For Sequence 0 (BAT):
- First Pair: V3 and V1
- Second Pair: V1 and V5

For Sequence 2 (BADER):
- First Pair: V3 and V1
- Second Pair: V1 and V5
- Third Pair: V5 and V14

So, the index will show:
- ('V3', 'V1') appears in Sequence 0 at position 0 and in Sequence 2 at position 0.
- ('V1', 'V5') appears in Sequence 0 at position 1 and in Sequence 2 at position 1.
- And so on for other pairs.

### 8. Searching for Matching Sound Groups

When we want RoboMouth to say a new word, we use the code to find the best matching mouth movements from our library.

a. Defining How Costs Are Calculated:

We need a way to decide if two mouth shapes are the same or not.

def substitution_cost(p1, p2):
    return 0 if p1.viseme == p2.viseme else 1  # 0 if the same, 1 if different


- What does this mean?
- If two mouth shapes are the same, the cost is 0 (no penalty).
- If they are different, the cost is 1.

b. Finding Matches Quickly:

We write a method to search our library for sequences that match the sounds we want RoboMouth to say.

def fast_phoneme_search(edit_seq, repository_sequences, index, max_subseq_length=6):
    matched_sequences = []
    i = 0  # Start index in the edit sequence
    while i < edit_seq.length():
        max_len = min(max_subseq_length, edit_seq.length() - i)
        found_match = False
        # Try to find the longest possible match
        for l in range(max_len, 1, -1):
            subseq = PhonemeSequence(edit_seq.phonemes[i:i + l])
            visemes = subseq.viseme_sequence()
            if len(visemes) < 2:
                continue  # Need at least two mouth shapes
            bigram = (visemes[0], visemes[1])
            candidates = index.get(bigram, [])
            for seq_id, pos in candidates:
                repo_seq = repository_sequences[seq_id]
                if pos + l <= repo_seq.length():
                    repo_subseq = PhonemeSequence(repo_seq.phonemes[pos:pos + l])
                    # Compute total substitution cost
                    total_cost = sum(
                        substitution_cost(p1, p2)
                        for p1, p2 in zip(subseq.phonemes, repo_subseq.phonemes)
                    )
                    if total_cost == 0:
                        # Found an exact match
                        matched_sequences.append((repo_subseq, i, i + l))
                        i += l  # Move forward by the length of the match
                        found_match = True
                        break
            if found_match:
                break
        if not found_match:
            # No match found, move to the next sound
            i += 1
    return matched_sequences


- Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Start at Sound 1:
Begin with the first sound you want RoboMouth to say.

2. Look for the Longest Match:
Try to find the longest group of sounds in your library that matches the sounds you want to say.

3. Check Pairs of Mouth Shapes:
Use the bigram index to find possible matches based on the first two mouth shapes.

4. Compare Sequences:
For each possible match, check if all the sounds and mouth shapes match exactly.

5. Record the Match:
If an exact match is found, remember it and move forward in your list of sounds.

6. Move to Next Sound if No Match:
If no exact match is found, move to the next sound and try again.

- Example Scenario:
- Desired Word: "BADER" (sounds: B, A, D, ER)
- Search Steps:
1. Look at the first two sounds: B (V3) and A (V1).
2. Use the index to find where the pair ('V3', 'V1') appears in the library.
3. Found in Sequence 0 and Sequence 2.
4. Check if the following sounds also match:
- Sequence 0 (BAT): B → A → T → (Doesn't match D → ER)
- Sequence 2 (BADER): B → A → D → ER → (Exact match!)
5. Result: Found an exact match in Sequence 2 for "BADER."




can you plan and create manim code to represent this visually using mobjects and show it happening visually since i have aphantasia ?