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Real-time voice masking in a computer network

US10141008B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2018
Grant dateNov 27, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L2021/0135
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A voice signal may be adjusted to mask traits such as the gender of a speaker by separating source and filter components of a voice signal using cepstral analysis, adjusting the components based on pitch and formant parameters, and synthesizing a modified signal. Features are disclosed to support real-time voice masking in a computer network by limiting computational complexity and reducing delays in processing and transmission while maintaining signal quality.

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