The goal of the indiana speech training aid (istra) project is to develop a computer-based speech training system for the improvement of the speech production of impaired populations. during an initial project, the istra curriculum was implemented on a pc microcomputer equipped with a… More

Millions of americans suffer from sensorineural hearing impairment, a type of hearing loss for which the use of a hearing aid is the primary means of rehabilitation. this is particularly true among those over age 65, of whom 25% to 45% have significant hearing loss. the proposal describes a device… More

A large and growing number of the residents of the United States speak English as a secondlanguage. Opportunities for employment, promotion, and education for this population can be negativelyaffected by their inability to communicate effectively in English. Little is known, however, about… More

Two different types of automatic speech recognizers will be evaluated for their effectiveness in an interactive Spanish-language pronunciation-training system. This effort is an extension of previous research on English language systems by this research group, and represents the first of several… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This project will develop a multimedia speech perception assessment and training system designed to improve the speech perception skills of adult hearing-aid users. It is estimated that one in three adults will eventually suffer hearing loss. As the population of… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Tests of several different approaches to the automatic evaluation of the quality of speech segments are proposed. Previous systems for use in pronunciation training have typically employed either automatic speech-recognition (ASR) technology, or have used… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal is a software Speech Perception Assessment and Training System (SPATS) for the aural rehabilitation of adult hearing aid and cochlear-implant users. The system will assess the user's ability to identify the constituents of English syllables; that is,… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This project will develop a multimedia speech perception assessment and training system for learners of English as a second/foreign language (ESL). It is well known that interference between a learner's native language and English negatively impacts their… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This project will develop a speech-recognition test in noise (SRTn) for use as a screening test for hearing disability, suitable for delivery over the telephone. Successful development and implementation of such a test has the potential to greatly increase… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This project will test the feasibility of a computerized speech perception assessment and training system (SPATS-AR) as a novel aphasia rehabilitation option. SPATS-AR will be developed by modifying existing software th at has been found to be successful in… More