Quality of Synthetic Speech

Perceptual Dimensions, Influencing Factors, and Instrumental Assessment

Nonfiction, Computers, Advanced Computing, Programming, User Interfaces, Science & Nature, Technology, Electronics
Cover of the book Quality of Synthetic Speech by Florian Hinterleitner, Springer Singapore
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Florian Hinterleitner ISBN: 9789811037344
Publisher: Springer Singapore Publication: April 7, 2017
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Florian Hinterleitner
ISBN: 9789811037344
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Publication: April 7, 2017
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book reviews research towards perceptual quality dimensions of synthetic speech, compares these findings with the state of the art, and derives a set of five universal perceptual quality dimensions for TTS signals. They are: (i) naturalness of voice, (ii) prosodic quality, (iii) fluency and intelligibility, (iv) absence of disturbances, and (v) calmness. Moreover, a test protocol for the efficient indentification of those dimensions in a listening test is introduced. Furthermore, several factors influencing these dimensions are examined. In addition, different techniques for the instrumental quality assessment of TTS signals are introduced, reviewed and tested. Finally, the requirements for the integration of an instrumental quality measure into a concatenative TTS system are examined.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book reviews research towards perceptual quality dimensions of synthetic speech, compares these findings with the state of the art, and derives a set of five universal perceptual quality dimensions for TTS signals. They are: (i) naturalness of voice, (ii) prosodic quality, (iii) fluency and intelligibility, (iv) absence of disturbances, and (v) calmness. Moreover, a test protocol for the efficient indentification of those dimensions in a listening test is introduced. Furthermore, several factors influencing these dimensions are examined. In addition, different techniques for the instrumental quality assessment of TTS signals are introduced, reviewed and tested. Finally, the requirements for the integration of an instrumental quality measure into a concatenative TTS system are examined.

More books from Springer Singapore

Cover of the book Socioeconomic Environmental Policies and Evaluations in Regional Science by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Energy, Environment and Transitional Green Growth in China by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book High Performance Structural Materials by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Changing Contours of Indian Agriculture by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book China's Industrialization Process by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Combustible Solid Waste Thermochemical Conversion by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Biodegradation and Bioconversion of Hydrocarbons by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book AI Applications in Sheet Metal Forming by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Plant Microbiome: Stress Response by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Basic and Applied Aspects of Biotechnology by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Chiral Four-Dimensional Heterotic String Vacua from Covariant Lattices by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Resources, Technology and Sustainability by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Quality Function Deployment for Buildable and Sustainable Construction by Florian Hinterleitner
Cover of the book Lectures on Random Interfaces by Florian Hinterleitner
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy