Method for determining boundaries of isolated words within a spe

Details Method for determining boundaries of isolated words within a spe Method for determining boundaries of isolated words within a spe

1992-02-28

1994-04-19

Fleming, Michael R.

G10L 900

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ABSTRACT:
A method for analyzing a speech signal to isolate speech and nonspeech portions of the speech signal is provided. The method is applied to an input speech signal to determine boundary values locating isolated words or groups of words within the speech signal. First, a comparison signal is generated which is biased to emphasize components of the signal having preselected frequencies. Next, the system compares the comparison signal with a threshold level to determine estimated boundary values demonstrating the beginning and ending points of the words. Once the estimated boundary values are calculated, the system adjusts the boundary values to achieve final boundary values. The specific amount of adjustment varies, depending upon the amount of noise present in the signal. The final pair of boundary values provide a reliable indication of the location and duration of the isolated word or group of words within the speech signal.

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