Essays about: "speech quality assessment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words speech quality assessment.

1. 1. Identification and Classification of TTS Intelligibility Errors Using ASR : A Method for Automatic Evaluation of Speech Intelligibility

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Erik Henriksson; [2023]
   Keywords : Automatic Speech Recognition; Natural Language Processing; Speech Technology; Speech Quality Assessment; Text-To-Speech; Taligenkänning; Språkteknologi; Talkvalitetsbedömning; Talsyntes;

   Abstract : In recent years, applications using synthesized speech have become more numerous and publicly available. As the area grows, so does the need for delivering high-quality, intelligible speech, and subsequently the need for effective methods of assessing the intelligibility of synthesized speech. READ MORE

3. 2. The effect of age and different speech tasks on the Acoustic Voice Quality Index

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Logopedi

   Author : Rosanna Rehn; [2023]
   Keywords : AVQI; acoustic voice quality index - acoustic evaluation - overall voice quality - multiparametric voice assessment - sustained vowel - continuous speech;

   Abstract : Background Previous research has emphasized the importance of objectivity in voice quality evaluation. Acoustic voice quality index (AVQI) is a multiparametric objective index, that quantifies overall voice quality. Over the past decade, international studies have demonstrated strong diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity of AVQI to voice disorders. READ MORE

4. 3. Mispronunciation Detection with SpeechBlender Data Augmentation Pipeline

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Yassine Elkheir; [2023]
   Keywords : Computer-assisted pronunciation training CAPT ; Automatic Speech Recognition ASR ; Mispronunciation Detection MD and Data Augmentation; Datorstödd uttalsträning CAPT ; automatisk taligenkänning ASR ; upptäckt av felaktigt uttal MD och dataförstärkning;

   Abstract : The rise of multilingualism has fueled the demand for computer-assisted pronunciation training (CAPT) systems for language learning, CAPT systems make use of speech technology advancements and offer features such as learner assessment and curriculum management. Mispronunciation detection (MD) is a crucial aspect of CAPT, aimed at identifying and correcting mispronunciations in second language learners’ speech. READ MORE

5. 4. LaMOSNet: Latent Mean-Opinion-Score Network for Non-intrusive Speech Quality Assessment : Deep Neural Network for MOS Prediction

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Fredrik Cumlin; [2022]
   Keywords : Speech naturalness assessment; Speech quality assessment; Mean opinion score; Voice conversion challenge; Semi-supervised learning; Noisy labels.; Naturligt tal bedömning; Ljudkvalitetsbedömning; Medel bedömningsvärdet; Talkonverteringsutmaningen; Semi-övervakad inlärning; Varierande märkningar.;

   Abstract : Objective non-intrusive speech quality assessment aimed to emulate and correlate with human judgement has received more attention over the years. It is a difficult problem due to three reasons: data scarcity, noisy human judgement, and a potential uneven distribution of bias of mean opinion scores (MOS). READ MORE

6. 5. Technology-enhanced Speech and Language Relearning for Stroke Patients- Understanding the users and their needs for technology acceptance

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Awais Ahmad; [2021]
   Keywords : eHealth; Stroke Rehabilitation; Speech and Language Relearning; Adult Learning; Technology-enhanced Systems; Technology Acceptance;

   Abstract : Stroke is a rapidly increasing disease worldwide, and speech and language impairments are common in stroke patients. A patient’s ability to speak, listen, read and write is reduced after stroke which affects the patient's independently living and quality of life. READ MORE