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Biologically Based Non-Language Speech Sound Detection
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2007Title: Biologically Based Non-Language Speech Sound DetectionAgency / Branch: DOD / USAFContract: FA8750-07-C-0112Award Amount: $99,978.00
Abstract:
This proposal addresses the application of new acoustic processing technologies to automatically identify and eliminate non-language speech sounds as a pre-processing stage to improve audio processing. Non-language speech sounds make up a large part of natural human language use, but contemporary speech recognition data preparation relies on hand-labeling of non-language speech sounds. The proposed work will extend the capabilities of a computational model of auditory processing based on multiscale spectro-temporal modulation features to the automated detection of non-language speech sounds. Advanced Acoustic Concepts and the University of Maryland have extensive experience applying the computational model to a variety of sound recognition and sound stream segregation problems. One particularly relevant application involved distinguishing speech from non-speech sounds consisting of animal vocalizations, music, and environmental sounds. Using a sound database to be provided by the sponsor, algorithms will be trained and tested in a similar fashion to distinguish non-language speech sounds from language. Algorithms for exact segmentation of the sound stream will be designed and demonstrated.Small Business Information at Submission:ADVANCED ACOUSTIC CONCEPTS, INC.
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Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Air Force |
Award ID: 81976 |
Program Year/Program: 2007 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: F071-079-1624 |
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