Dual-Microphone Voice Activity Detection Estimate in Handset Applications Based on Neural Network by Using Subband Signed Power Difference and Inter-Microphone Cross Correlation

Zhang L, Zhang M, Li C. Dual-Microphone Voice Activity Detection Estimate in Handset Applications Based on Neural Network by Using Subband Signed Power Difference and Inter-Microphone Cross Correlation. J Audio Eng Soc. 2015;63(12):1017-1024. doi:10.17743/jaes.2015.0085

@article{Zhang2015_18059,
  author = {Zhang, LuoFei and Zhang, Ming and Li, Chen},
  title = {{Dual-Microphone Voice Activity Detection Estimate in Handset Applications Based on Neural Network by Using Subband Signed Power Difference and Inter-Microphone Cross Correlation}},
  journal = {Journal of the Audio Engineering Society},
  volume = {63},
  number = {12},
  pages = {1017--1024},
  year = {2015},
  month = dec,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  doi = {10.17743/jaes.2015.0085},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.17743/jaes.2015.0085}
}

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TI  - Dual-Microphone Voice Activity Detection Estimate in Handset Applications Based on Neural Network by Using Subband Signed Power Difference and Inter-Microphone Cross Correlation
AU  - Zhang, LuoFei
AU  - Zhang, Ming
AU  - Li, Chen
T2  - Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
J2  - J. Audio Eng. Soc.
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DA  - 2015/12/06
DO  - 10.17743/jaes.2015.0085
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PB  - Audio Engineering Society
LA  - en
AB  - Voice activity detection (VAD) is a critical part of some speech processing because a processing algorithm needs to distinguish between real voices and other unrelated background sounds. This report explores the combination of a neural network and dual microphones to improve VAD estimates in handset applications. Two new features are extracted from the dual microphones: subband signed power difference (SBSPD) and inter-microphone cross correlation (IMCC). SBSPD provides specific and accurate power difference information at various frequency bands and IMCC contains detailed spatial location information of both microphones. Extensive objective evaluation has been performed under various noise conditions including directional speech interference. Compared to existing methods based on the power level difference ratio, the proposed method is superior in terms of accuracy and robustness of VAD estimate under various noise environments, especially directional speech interferences. Because the method adapts to the sonic environment, parameter optimization is not needed and the approach is suitable for hand-held devices.
ER  -