Search for dissertations about: "speech recognition"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 79 swedish dissertations containing the words speech recognition.
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1. Mining Speech Sounds : Machine Learning Methods for Automatic Speech Recognition and Analysis
Abstract : This thesis collects studies on machine learning methods applied to speech technology and speech research problems. The six research papers included in this thesis are organised in three main areas. The first group of studies were carried out within the European project Synface. READ MORE
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2. Probabilistic Modelling of Hearing : Speech Recognition and Optimal Audiometry
Abstract : Hearing loss afflicts as many as 10\% of our population.Fortunately, technologies designed to alleviate the effects ofhearing loss are improving rapidly, including cochlear implantsand the increasing computing power of digital hearing aids. Thisthesis focuses on theoretically sound methods for improvinghearing aid technology. READ MORE
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3. Information state based speech recognition
Abstract : One of the pitfalls in spoken dialogue systems is the brittleness of automatic speech recognition (ASR). ASR systems often misrecognize user input and they are unreliable when it comes to judging their own performance. READ MORE
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4. Efficient Methods for Automatic Speech Recognition
Abstract : This thesis presents work in the area of automatic speech recognition (ASR). The thesis focuses on methods for increasing the efficiency of speech recognition systems and on techniques for efficient representation of different types of knowledge in the decoding process. READ MORE
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5. Lip-motion biometrics for audio-visual identity recognition
Abstract : Biometric recognition systems have been established as powerful security tools to prevent unknown users from entering high risk systems and areas. They are increasingly being utilized in surveillance and access management (city centers, banks, etc.) by using individuals' physical or biological characteristics. READ MORE