The Design of a Mobile System for Voice e-Assessment and Vocal Hygiene e-Training

Voice assessment is a complicated process and requires high level of expertise. Any attempt of designing and developing a mobile system dealing with voice evaluation and vocal hygiene e-training has to overcome various difficulties. The aim of this study, is to investigate the design of a mobile system with the knowledge on early voice evaluation and vocal hygiene. The user will have feedback on his/her voice profile and hygiene and if necessary will be pointed to consult an appropriate clinician (i.e. ear nose throat physician, gastroenterologist, speech therapist, and psychologist). The methodology tool is based on expert systems. The system’s knowledge acquisition on voice assessment and hygiene is acquired by a combination of the literature, empirical data and interdisciplinary experts’ collaboration. The system includes voice processing and user’s voice self-perception providing findings and suggestions towards a better well-being.

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