Pitch tracking and voiced/unvoiced detection in noisy environment using optimal sequence estimation

M. Wasserblat, M. Gainza, D. Dorran, Y. Domb

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Abstract

This paper addresses the problem of pitch tracking and voiced/unvoiced detection in noisy speech environments. An algorithm is presented which uses a number of variable thresholds to track pitch contour with minimal error. This is achieved by modeling the pitch tracking problem in such a way that allows the use of optimal estimation methods, such MLSE. The performance of the algorithm is evaluated using the Keele pitch detection database with realistic background noise. Results show best performance in comparison to other state of the art pitch detector and successful pitch tracking is possible in low signal to noise conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIET Irish Signals and Systems Conference, ISSC 2008
Pages43-48
Number of pages6
Edition539 CP
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
EventIET Irish Signals and Systems Conference, ISSC 2008 - Galway, Ireland
Duration: 18 Jun 200819 Jun 2008

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
Number539 CP

Conference

ConferenceIET Irish Signals and Systems Conference, ISSC 2008
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityGalway
Period18/06/0819/06/08

Keywords

  • Harmonic model
  • Pitch tracking
  • Voiced/unvoiced detection

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