Speech Recognition in Multitalker Babble Using Digits, Words, and Sentences

McArdle, Rachel; Wilson, Richard H.; Burks, Christopher A.

doi:10.3766/jaaa.16.9.9

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“…A recent study demonstrated that words and sentences presented in background multitalker babble resulted in equivalent recognition performances [35]. McArdle et al compared the recognition performances of 36 listeners with normal hearing and 72 listeners with sensorineural hearing loss on the WIN test and the Quick Speech-In-Noise Test (QuickSIN™), a sentence-recognition task [36].…”

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Use of 35 words for evaluation of hearing loss in signal-to-babble ratio: A clinic protocol

Wilson

Burks²

2005

JRRD

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Abstract-Data from earlier studies that presented 70 words at 24 to 0 dB signal-to-babble (S/B) ratios indicated that most young listeners with normal hearing required 0 to 6 dB S/B ratios to attain 50% correct word recognition. Older listeners with hearing loss often required a >12 dB S/B ratio to attain 50% correct word recognition. In our study, we converted the Words in Noise test from one 70-word list into two 35-word lists for quicker administration by clinicians. Using baseline data from previous studies, we used two strategies to randomize the 35-word lists: based on recognition performance at each S/B ratio and based on recognition performance only. With the first randomization strategy, the 50% correct word-recognition points on the two lists differed by 0.5 dB for 72 listeners with hearing loss. With the second randomization strategy, 48 listeners with hearing loss performed identically on the two lists.

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Use of 35 words for evaluation of hearing loss in signal-to-babble ratio: A clinic protocol

Wilson

Burks²

2005

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“…Therefore, objective tests before the fitting of hearing aids are crucial. Besides, speech in noise test materials are more similar to our verbal communication, containing natural and dynamic characteristics, which enables patients to be tested using multiple target words in a short amount of time [27]. These results can better reflect and evaluate people's communication abilities in real-world situations (i.e.…”

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Development and Evaluation of the Mandarin Quick Speech-in-Noise Test Materials in Mainland China

Zhou¹,

Hua²,

Wang³

et al. 2017

J Phonet and Audiol

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Objective: To develop and evaluate the Mandarin Quick Speech-in-Noise (M-Quick SIN) Test materials in mainland China.Design: Four parts were included in the experiment to (1) develop sentence materials and select equivalent sentences, (2) evaluate the reliability of the lists we grouped afterwards, (3) discuss the formula of SNR loss fitted for M-Quick SIN, and (4) quantify the classification of SNR loss among normal-hearing and hearing-impaired people. 132 normal-hearing and 30 hearing-impaired subjects were participated in the experiment.Results: A 300 sentence corpus was established and 78 sentences with better homogeneity were selected from it. After the equivalence and the test-retest reliability was established for the group materials, 11 equivalent lists for research and clinical use were chosen. The SNR-50 value for these sentences was -2 dB for normal-hearing people, and the formula was defined as "SNR loss=24.5-correct words". The classification of SNR loss was preliminarily quantified as: normal (≤ -2 dB), mild (-2 to 10 dB), moderate (10 to 20 dB) and severe (≥ 20 dB). Conclusions:The M-Quick SIN test provided us 11 equivalent test lists (each list had 6 sentences and 30 key words) and 2 practice lists for testing normal-hearing and hearing-impaired people. The normal value of SNR-50 was -2 dB SNR, and the 6 SNRs: 20, 15, 10, 5, 0, -5 dB SNR were determined to test SNR loss for the M-Quick SIN.

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“…A number of participants commented that they found it difficult to remember the five words in each sentence and frequently reported recency and primacy effects; phenomena characteristic of sentence tests (McArdle et al, 2005). Two participants in each of the groups (P6, P10, P12, and P14) achieved a SRT of ≥30 dB at T1, T2 and T3 and were effectively performing the test in quiet, hence the large range in SRT values.…”

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Evaluation of An Interactive Music Awareness Program for Cochlear Implant Recipients

Besouw¹,

Oliver²,

Grasmeder³

et al. 2016

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a prototype interactive music awareness program (IMAP) for adult cochlear implant (CI) users. An unblinded, randomized crossover design was used. Twenty-one CI users were recruited and allocated to two groups. Group 1 received the IMAP first, followed by a retention of learning phase. Group 2 were given the IMAP after 12 weeks. Participants were instructed to undertake two half-hour sessions per week at home over 12 weeks. Both groups attended appointments at the start, halfway through, and at the end of the trial. At each appointment participants completed tests of speech perception, melodic contour identification, and instrument recognition, rated the sound quality of music, and indicated their music listening habits. Sixteen participants completed the study. Following training both groups showed improved instrument recognition abilities and feedback suggests further positive impact on participants’ lives. The findings suggest that the IMAP is beneficial for music perception and in particular, improved instrument recognition.

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Speech Recognition in Multitalker Babble Using Digits, Words, and Sentences

Cited by 67 publications

References 41 publications

Use of 35 words for evaluation of hearing loss in signal-to-babble ratio: A clinic protocol

Use of 35 words for evaluation of hearing loss in signal-to-babble ratio: A clinic protocol

Development and Evaluation of the Mandarin Quick Speech-in-Noise Test Materials in Mainland China

Evaluation of An Interactive Music Awareness Program for Cochlear Implant Recipients

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