Method and device for processing whispered speech
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602019069688
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2018-04-10
- Filing Date
- 2019-03-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2039-03-27
AI Technical Summary
Whispered speech is often difficult to understand due to its low energy level and susceptibility to interference, making it challenging for listeners to discern the spoken words effectively.
A method and device utilizing a deep neural network (DNN) to process whispered speech by extracting features through computations on overlapping data windows, performing a Fast Fourier Transform, and calculating log10 of the magnitude, followed by training the DNN model with loss function-based back-propagation to convert whispered speech into a non-whispered version.
The solution enhances the intelligibility of whispered speech by converting it into a more robust and understandable form, reducing interference and improving listener comprehension.