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Method and apparatus for automatic communications system intelligibility testing and optimization

US9031836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2012
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L21/057
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for automatic user specific, condition specific communication system intelligibility testing and optimization are provided. The intelligibility of speech for a particular user is determined using a test of intelligibility administered by an interactive voice response (IVR) application running on a communication server. The intelligibility test can be run for a particular user under different conditions. For each user and/or set of conditions, a set of speech signal adjustment parameters can be determined. A set of speech signal adjustment parameters that will enhance the intelligibility of a speech signal for a user are applied when that user is involved in a communication session. The particular set of speech signal adjustment parameters selected can depend on the communication equipment and/or environment associated with the communication session.

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