论文信息 - Using speech in noise to improve understandability for elderly listeners

Using speech in noise to improve understandability for elderly listeners

This paper describes work designed to improve understandability of spoken output, specifically for the elderly, by using a speaking style employed by people to improve their understandability when speaking in poor channel conditions. We describe an experiment that shows the understandability gains that are possible using naturally-produced examples of this style. Additionally, we describe how to model this style, and evaluate the differences in understandability for speech synthesis produced using those models

A.W. Black | B. Langner | A. Black | B. Langner

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