Method and apparatus for processing a speech signal

Details Method and apparatus for processing a speech signal Method and apparatus for processing a speech signal

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

McFadden, Susan (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Speech signal processing

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07925499

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for generating a control signal for processing a speech signal comprising the steps of: adjusting the signal relative to a threshold level; and responsive to detection of a falling edge of the signal, holding the signal level for a holding period. The technique further comprises ‘slowing’ each rising edge of the signal. The technique further comprises attenuating each falling edge of the signal. The steps are carried out on a signal representing the envelope of the speech signal.

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