A dynamic TF-GSC beamformer for distributed arrays with dual-resolution speech-presence-probability estimators

Anna Barnov, Alejandro Cohen, Morag Agmon, Vered Bar Bracha, Shmulik Markovich-Golan, Sharon Gannot

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Abstract

The problem of speech enhancement using a distributed microphones array in a dynamic scenario where speaker, noise and microphone arrays are free to move is considered. The transfer function generalized sidelobe canceler (TF-GSC) spatial filter [1] which optimizes the minimum variance distortionless response (MVDR) criterion is used for enhancing the desired speech signal. A novel speech presence probability (SPP) estimator is proposed based on [2]. By using a dual-resolution SPP, the proposed estimator is able to detect noise dominant frequencies during speech, and thus improve noise tracking capability. We test the proposed algorithm in real dynamic scenarios, and demonstrate its consistent signal to noise ratio (SNR) improvement using a distributed microphone array consisting of 2 devices and 4 microphones.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509021529
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Jan 2017
Event2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016 - Eilat, Israel
Duration: 16 Nov 201618 Nov 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityEilat
Period16/11/1618/11/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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