Data processing: speech signal processing – linguistics – language – Speech signal processing – For storage or transmission
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2005-03-15
2005-03-15
Dorvil, Richemond (Department: 2654)
Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language
Speech signal processing
For storage or transmission
C704S211000, C341S111000
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06868377
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus to inexpensively and efficiently process audio and speech signals. A method for processing a signal having at least one region of interest is provided. The method begins by dividing the signal into a plurality of sub-band signals, wherein a selected sub-band signal includes the region of interest. The selected sub-band is processed by a phase vocoder to produce a vocoder output signal. Next, at least a portion of the subbands are time-aligned with the vocoder output signal. Finally, the aligned sub-band signals and the vocoder output signal are combined to form an output signal.
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Creative Technology Ltd.
Dorvil Richemond
Lerner Martin
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner & Kluth P.A.
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