Man-Machine Speech Communication

This book compiles the proceedings from the 18th National Conference on Man-Machine Speech Communication, highlighting key advancements in the field.

The book Man-Machine Speech Communication presents the refereed proceedings from the 18th National Conference on Man-Machine Speech Communication, NCMMSC 2023, which took place in Suzhou, China, from December 8 to 11, 2023. This collection features 20 full papers and 11 short papers that were meticulously reviewed and selected from a total of 117 submissions. The conference brought together experts in the field to discuss advancements and innovations in man-machine interaction through speech communication.

In Man-Machine Speech Communication, readers will find a diverse array of topics that reflect the current state of research and development in the field. The included papers cover crucial areas such as speech recognition, synthesis, enhancement, and coding, as well as audio/music/singing synthesis. Additionally, the proceedings delve into speaker recognition and verification, human-computer dialogue systems, and the application of large language models. This comprehensive overview highlights the ongoing evolution of technology in understanding and generating human speech.

Moreover, the book addresses phonetic and linguistic topics, such as speech prosody analysis, pathological speech analysis, experimental phonetics, and acoustic scene classification. By bringing together these various strands of research, Man-Machine Speech Communication serves as an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the intersection of speech technology and human-computer interaction.