5 Fundamentals of Speech Recognition

DOI: 10.1201/9781003348689-5

Learning Outcomes

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental theory of speech recognition.
  • Know the basics of speech and its characteristics.
  • Identify the different models and problems/challenges when designing ASR.

5.1 Introduction

In today’s computer and mobile era, speech has become a more important channel for human–machine connection. Human–computer interaction has been evolving since the dawn of computer engineering. In today’s world, it is not uncommon for this engagement to take place through speech. Several software packages now incorporate cutting-edge speech technology to perform a variety of tasks. A detailed study of human ...

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