Computer Speech Technology

From the Publisher: Computer Speech Technology This new book is the first to provide a truly understandable, non-technical overview of all the major areas in the computer processing of human speech -- speech recognition, speech synthesis, speaker recognition, language identification, lip synchronization, and co-channel separation. It takes a unique, nonmathematical approach in exploring the nature of human language and its impact on the science and methodologies of computer voice technology. In one, easy-to-read source, you gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals, uses, and applications of the technology itself and of the strengths and weaknesses of various systems. A time-saving glossary of technical terms is included. The book's intuitive approach uses illustrations, analogies, and both historical and state-of-the-art descriptions to explain relatively profound concepts. Specifically, it helps you: Learn the professional jargon used in different areas of speech processing Evaluate speech processing systems for specific applications Understand how the various technologies of speech processing actually work Identify practical applications for speech technology in the commercial world Relate speech technology to actual spoken language This book is written for a broad range of non-technical professionals who need a better understanding of topics such as speech compression, transmission and storage, speech recognition, speech synthesis, speaker verification and identification, and facial animation. These include everyone from managers, consultants, and marketing and sales personnel 1/4 to industrial engineers and military technologists 1/4 to speech and hearing specialists and healthcare professionals 1/4 to law enforcement officials and governmental policy makers 1/4 to human-computer interface practitioners 1/4 to academicians.