6. Application of speech signal processing for assessment and treatment of voice and speech disorders
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T. V. Ananthapadmanabha
Abstract
A person’s holistic health involves not only their physiological and emotional well-being but also one’s ability to communicate. The issues addressed in this chapter cover general awareness about communication disabilities and possible technological solutions for an early identification of the communication disorder/disability as well as software-based therapy solutions for improving communication skills. The following topics are covered: (a) an overview of communication disabilities, (b) important parameters of a speech production model, (c) a brief introduction to speech analysis and synthesis as relevant to communication disabilities and (d) an overview of Vagmi and other software solutions developed by the author. The style of presentation is intentionally nontechnical so as to appeal to a more general readership.
Abstract
A person’s holistic health involves not only their physiological and emotional well-being but also one’s ability to communicate. The issues addressed in this chapter cover general awareness about communication disabilities and possible technological solutions for an early identification of the communication disorder/disability as well as software-based therapy solutions for improving communication skills. The following topics are covered: (a) an overview of communication disabilities, (b) important parameters of a speech production model, (c) a brief introduction to speech analysis and synthesis as relevant to communication disabilities and (d) an overview of Vagmi and other software solutions developed by the author. The style of presentation is intentionally nontechnical so as to appeal to a more general readership.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Foreword V
- Acknowledgments IX
- Contents XI
- List of contributors XIII
- Introduction 1
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Part I: Comparative analysis of methods for speaker identification, speech recognition, and intelligibility modification in the dysarthric speaker population
- 1. State-of-the-art speaker recognition methods applied to speakers with dysarthria 7
- 2. Enhancement of continuous dysarthric speech 35
- 3. Assessment and intelligibility modification for dysarthric speech 67
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Part II: New approaches to speech reconstruction and enhancement via conversion of non-acoustic signals
- 4. Analysis and quality conversion of nonacoustic signals: the physiological microphone (PMIC) 97
- 5. Non-audible murmur to audible speech conversion 125
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Part III: Use of novel speech diagnostic and therapeutic intervention software for speech enhancement and rehabilitation
- 6. Application of speech signal processing for assessment and treatment of voice and speech disorders 153
- 7. A mobile phone-based platform for asynchronous speech therapy 195
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Foreword V
- Acknowledgments IX
- Contents XI
- List of contributors XIII
- Introduction 1
-
Part I: Comparative analysis of methods for speaker identification, speech recognition, and intelligibility modification in the dysarthric speaker population
- 1. State-of-the-art speaker recognition methods applied to speakers with dysarthria 7
- 2. Enhancement of continuous dysarthric speech 35
- 3. Assessment and intelligibility modification for dysarthric speech 67
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Part II: New approaches to speech reconstruction and enhancement via conversion of non-acoustic signals
- 4. Analysis and quality conversion of nonacoustic signals: the physiological microphone (PMIC) 97
- 5. Non-audible murmur to audible speech conversion 125
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Part III: Use of novel speech diagnostic and therapeutic intervention software for speech enhancement and rehabilitation
- 6. Application of speech signal processing for assessment and treatment of voice and speech disorders 153
- 7. A mobile phone-based platform for asynchronous speech therapy 195
