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An improved MELP speech coder

  • Beihang University

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Abstract

This paper presents several strategies to improve the performance of MELP speech coder. A new approach is given to analyze and synthesize the transition segments which are called the transition frame. This can improve the accuracy of parameter estimation and reduce the noise caused by classing the transition frame simply into U/V frame. A new frame type decision algorithm with dynamic U/V threshold related to the pitch lag is introduced which classifies the speech frame into three types: voiced, unvoiced and transition. The classifier can reduce the U/V decision errors and avoid excessive switching between voiced frame and unvoiced frame. These strategies are incorporated into a speech codec M-MELP. The quality tests show that M-MELP is superior to the MELP coder, especially for high-frequency female speakers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2009 International Conference on Information Technology and Computer Science, ITCS 2009
Pages130-133
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 International Conference on Information Technology and Computer Science, ITCS 2009 - Kiev, Ukraine
Duration: 25 Jul 200926 Jul 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2009 International Conference on Information Technology and Computer Science, ITCS 2009
Volume2

Conference

Conference2009 International Conference on Information Technology and Computer Science, ITCS 2009
Country/TerritoryUkraine
CityKiev
Period25/07/0926/07/09

Keywords

  • MELP
  • U/V decision

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