Low Bit-rate Networks – A Challenge for Intrusive Speech Transmission Quality Measurements

Some elementary questions and remarks concerning with inefficiencies of currently used speech quality measurement algorithms when applied to low bit-rate transmissions are shown. Basic hints and recommendations to improve their performance are also given. This kick-off article does not offer any significant measured results, however, it tries to give a direction for future research.

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