Adaptive voice intelligibility processor
US9117455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L25/15
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for adaptively processing speech to improve voice intelligibility are described. These systems and methods can adaptively identify and track formant locations, thereby enabling formants to be emphasized as they change. As a result, these systems and methods can improve near-end intelligibility, even in noisy environments. The systems and methods can be implemented in Voice-over IP (VoIP) applications, telephone and/or video conference applications (including on cellular phones, smart phones, and the like), laptop and tablet communications, and the like. The systems and methods can also enhance non-voiced speech, which can include speech generated without the vocal track, such as transient speech.
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