Wavelet packets-based speech enhancement for hearing aids application

Authors

  • Jiming Yang Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ont. MSB 2K3
  • Sridhar Krishnan Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ont. MSB 2K3

Keywords:

Acoustic noise, Algorithms, Frequencies, Signal distortion, Speech analysis, Wavelet transforms, Hearing loss, Perceptual distortion, Speech enhancement, Wavelet packet transform (WPT)

Abstract

A robust hearing aids system which will simultaneously conduct hearing compensation and noise removal that used wavelet packet transform (WPT) was proposed. The speech enhancement can improve perception in noise for hearing impaired listeners. It removes background noise without introducing noticeable perceptual distortion. Shaped noise was added to stimulate the effect of high frequency hearing loss. The system can serve as an efficient and effective way to develop and evaluate algorithm for hearing aids application.

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Published

2005-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Yang J, Krishnan S. Wavelet packets-based speech enhancement for hearing aids application. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2005 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Dec. 8];33(3):66-7. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1747

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 3 (2005)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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