Convention Paper
A novel derivative-based approach for the automatic detection of time-reversed audio in the MPAI/IEEE-CAE ARP international standard
Convention Paper · Paper 10190 · September 2024
Abstract
The Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI) Context-based Audio Enhancement (CAE) Audio Recording Preservation (ARP) standard provides the technical specifications for a comprehensive framework for digitizing and preserving analog audio, specifically focusing on documents recorded on open-reel tapes. This paper presents a novel envelope derivative-based method designed to be integrated into the ARP standard, for detecting reverse audio sections during the preservation process. The primary objective of this method is to automatically identify segments of audio recorded in reverse. Leveraging derivative-based signal processing algorithms, the system enhances its capability to detect and reverse such sections, thereby reducing errors during the preservation process. This feature not only aids in identifying and correcting errors but also enhances the efficiency of large-scale audio document archiving projects. The systems performance was evaluated using a diverse dataset that includes various musical genres and digitized tapes, demonstrating its strong potential and effectiveness across different types of audio content.
