Voice Communication Between Humans and Machines

Roe, David B.

ISBN 10: 0309049881 / ISBN 13: 9780309049887

Published by Washington, D.C., U.S.A.: Natl Academy Pr, 1994

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hardback book in near fine condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Voice Communication Between Humans and Machines
• Publisher: Washington, D.C., U.S.A.: Natl Academy Pr
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309049881
• ISBN 13: 9780309049887
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Language
  • Science
  • computer science

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Synopsis

Science fiction has long been populated with conversational computers and robots. Now, speech synthesis and recognition have matured to where a wide range of real-world applications—from serving people with disabilities to boosting the nation's competitiveness—are within our grasp.

Voice Communication Between Humans and Machines takes the first interdisciplinary look at what we know about voice processing, where our technologies stand, and what the future may hold for this fascinating field. The volume integrates theoretical, technical, and practical views from world-class experts at leading research centers around the world, reporting on the scientific bases behind human-machine voice communication, the state of the art in computerization, and progress in user friendliness. It offers an up-to-date treatment of technological progress in key areas: speech synthesis, speech recognition, and natural language understanding.

The book also explores the emergence of the voice processing industry and specific opportunities in telecommunications and other businesses, in military and government operations, and in assistance for the disabled. It outlines, as well, practical issues and research questions that must be resolved if machines are to become fellow problem-solvers along with humans.

Voice Communication Between Humans and Machines provides a comprehensive understanding of the field of voice processing for engineers, researchers, and business executives, as well as speech and hearing specialists, advocates for people with disabilities, faculty and students, and interested individuals.

About the Author

David B. Roe and Jay G. Wilpon, Editors; for the National Academy of Sciences