CCD speech processor

摘要

Homomorphic speech processing apparatus utilizing CCD implementation of the CZT algorithm for performing DFT and IDFT operations in extracting representations of formants and/or pitch data from sampled speech inputs. Embodiments also are described for performing the DFT and IDFT operations (a) by generating n-transforms and averaging the result and (b) for performing a sliding CZT transform. In a further embodiment, a smoothed spectrum of vocal tract data is obtained using a CCD filter with a low pass response. The CCD implementation includes transversal filters employing split-electrode signal amplitude weighting.