Enhancing Speech Recognition for Hearing-Impaired Individuals Using Deep Learning Models
K. Kalaiarasi, Winson Medidhi, Niresh Kumar S, S. Thenappan, R. Sathiyaseelan, Mohana Sundaram K · 2024
This study examines the constraints of current methodologies, specifically in diverse acoustic environments, to surmount the obstacles associated with speech recognition for individuals with hearing impairments. Conventional processes frequently experience reduced accuracy and utility as a result of their incapability to dynamically adjust to evolving circumstances. This study presents an innovative approach that surpasses these constraints through the utilization of a transformer-based model. Through the implementation of sophisticated data augmentation techniques, the proposed model demonstrates exceptional performance across various acoustic environments, notwithstanding obstacles such as speaker adjustments and background noise. One notable characteristic of this methodology is its transformer architecture, which aptly captures subtle speech inflections by employing self-attention processes. Additionally, through independent learning, the model improves its ability to address the unique challenges associated with hearing-impaired speech. Integrating these components, the model achieves superior accuracy and adaptability compared to current technologies.