Voice activity detection using source separation techniques
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چکیده
A novel Voice Activity Detector is presented that is based on Source Separation techniques applied to single sensor signals. It ooers very accurate estimation of the endpoints in very low Signal to Noise ratio conditions, while maintaining low complexity. Since the procedure is totally iterative, it is suitable for use in real-time applications and is capable of operating in dynamically adapting situations. Results are presented for both White Gaussian and Car Engine background noise. The performance of the new technique is compared with that of the GSM Voice Activity Detector.
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