A Computer-Based Application for Speech Recognition in Multi-Speaker Environment to Assist Hearing Impaired People
Aishwarya Anegundi1, Chalana D A2, Vinuta V Pawale3, Vinay G4, Rudraswamy S B5, Manohar N6
1Aishwarya Anegundi, BE Student, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore (Karnataka), India.
2Vinuta V Pawale, BE Student, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore (Karnataka), India.
3Chalana D A, BE Student, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore (Karnataka), India.
4Vinay G, BE Student, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore (Karnataka), India.
5Dr. Rudraswamy S B, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore (Karnataka), India.
6N Manohar, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore (Karnataka), India.
Manuscript received on 22 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 12 June 2019 | Manuscript Published on 27 June 2019 | PP: 177-185 | Volume-8 Issue-1C May 2019 | Retrieval Number: A10310581C19/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: In this paper, a computer based application has been proposed that facilitates speech recognition in multi- speaker environment. It identifies the speaker, recognizes the speech and displays the text output obtained from speech to text conversion along with identified speaker’s name tag on the computer screen. The proposed system provides three functionalities: i) Speech Recognition ii) Speaker Identification iii) Many to one transmission-reception of converted speech to text using client-server model and multi-threading concept. The system consists of transmission and reception capable devices like computers, computer application that connects various devices using WiFi technology and microphone to obtain speech input from the users. All the functionalities are implemented as computer application with user friendly graphical user interface(GUI). The application has two scenarios: i) Near and ii) Far. In the case when the speakers are in the range of the user’s microphone, the user opts for near scenario else user opts for far scenario. The proposed system is intended mainly for people suffering from hearing loss. Although hearing aid technology is greatly improved, it still utilizes impaired person’s inner, outer and middle ear including hearing nerve to support natural hearing. In situation when there is damage to hearing nerve also, hearing aid is not of use. In such cases, the proposed system assists the hearing impaired by providing speech in the form of text and by identifying the speakers involved. It thereby prevents fatigue caused by listening effort and stress. This leads to increased productivity of the impaired persons. The proposed assistive system also makes it possible for normal people who do not know sign language to speak to hearing impaired. This makes the life of hearing impaired people more contented which improves their quality of life.
Keywords: Client-Server Model, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Multi-Threading, Speaker Identification, Speech Recognition.
Scope of the Article: Computer Science and Its Applications