| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/H502335/1 |
| Title: |
Improving speech intelligibility using acoustic source separation with audio frequency |
| Principal Investigator: |
Kondoz, Professor A |
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| Department: |
Communications Systems Res CCSR |
| Organisation: |
University of Surrey |
| Scheme: |
Follow on Fund |
| Starts: |
27 April 2010 |
Ends: |
26 December 2010 |
Value (£): |
73,549
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Digital Signal Processing |
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| Healthcare |
Information Technologies |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
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Isolating a single target voice in a noisy environment is a challenging problem, especially forpeople with some degree of hearing loss. This project employs a novel solution that, for thefirst time, utilizes a compact microphone array, works in real-time and in real-life workingconditions with low computational requirements to separate a single voice from a mixture ofvoices and other unwanted sounds. This will improve the intelligibility of speech for peoplewho are hard of hearing with consequent functional and quality of life benefits. Audiofrequency induction-loop systems are the most-widely used assistive technology due to theirearly standardization and simplicity. This project will develop a prototype of an audioprocessing system that can be used immediately with existing induction-loops without theirmodification and will be the first of a series of products for this market.
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http://www.surrey.ac.uk |