Method and apparatus for labelling speech

Details Method and apparatus for labelling speech Method and apparatus for labelling speech

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Dorvil, Richemond (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Speech signal processing

Synthesis

C704S260000, C704SE13011, C704SE13013, C704SE13014

Reexamination Certificate

active

07962341

ABSTRACT:
A method for the prosodic labelling of speech including performing a first analysis step using data from an audio file, wherein the audio file is analysed as a plurality of frames positioned at fixed time intervals in said audio file; and performing a second analysis step on said data from said audio file using results of said first analysis step, wherein analysis is performed using a plurality of analysis windows and wherein the position of the analysis windows are determined by segmental information.

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