Robust Automatic Translation of Speech (RATS)
Abstract
(U) The Robust Automatic Translation of Speech (RATS) program will address noisy and hostile conditions where speech is degraded by distortion, reverberation, and/or competing conversations. Research into the issue of robustness to enhance the capabilities of speech processing will enable soldiers to hear or read clear English versions of what is being said in their vicinity, despite a noisy or echoic environment. In extremely noisy conditions, the technology developed through RATS will be able to isolate and deliver pertinent information to the warfighter by detecting periods of speech activity and discarding silent portions. RATS technology will also be able to detect the language spoken, identify the speaker, and search for key words in dialogue. RATS technology will build upon advances in GALE translation technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 8e1f3a44ba452255858a741e1301bf05