AI-Powered Lecture Summarizer
Objective:
To develop an AI-based system that automatically generates concise summaries of lecture videos, audio recordings, or text-based notes, helping students quickly revise key concepts and topics.
Why Choose This Project:
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Saves students time by condensing lengthy lectures into essential points.
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Supports multi-format input: video, audio, PDF, or text.
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Integrates NLP and speech-to-text technologies, giving hands-on experience with AI for education.
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Enhances accessibility for students with learning disabilities or those who prefer quick revisions.
Key Features:
| Feature | Description |
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| Audio & Video Transcription | Converts lecture audio/video into text using speech-to-text models. |
| Text Summarization | Uses NLP algorithms to summarize large texts into concise key points. |
| Multi-Language Support | Supports lectures in multiple languages with translation features. |
| Keyword Highlighting | Highlights important terms and concepts in the summary. |
| Downloadable Summaries | Allows users to download summaries as PDFs or TXT files. |
| Search & Indexing | Users can search for specific topics within the summaries. |
| Integration with LMS | Summaries can be linked to online courses or study platforms. |
Technology Stack:
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Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js / Angular.
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Backend: Python (Flask / Django) for API and processing.
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Database: MongoDB / MySQL for storing transcripts and summaries.
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AI/ML Tools:
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Speech-to-Text: Google Speech-to-Text API, Azure Speech Services, or OpenAI Whisper.
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Text Summarization: Hugging Face Transformers (BERT, T5, GPT models) or spaCy.
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Translation (Optional): Google Translate API or AWS Translate.
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Cloud Integration: AWS S3 / Google Cloud Storage for storing lecture videos and transcripts.
Working Flow:
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Lecture Upload
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Users upload lecture videos, audio files, or text notes to the platform.
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Speech-to-Text Conversion
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Audio/video lectures are transcribed into text using speech recognition models.
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Text Summarization
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Transcribed text is processed with NLP models to generate a concise summary.
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Important keywords and concepts are highlighted.
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Optional Translation
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Summaries can be translated to other languages for broader accessibility.
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Storage & Access
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Summaries are stored in the database and optionally downloadable as PDFs or TXT files.
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Integrated search allows students to quickly find topics within the summaries.
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Integration with LMS
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Summaries can be linked to corresponding lectures or course modules in an online learning platform.
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Main Modules:
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File Upload Module (video/audio/text)
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Speech-to-Text Module
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Text Summarization Module
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Keyword Highlighting & Indexing Module
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Download & Export Module
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LMS Integration Module
Security Features:
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Secure file upload and storage with encryption.
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Role-based access for students, educators, and admins.
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Access logging for monitoring who views or downloads summaries.
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Optional authentication via OAuth or LMS login integration.