Speech Processing: From Audio to Insight
Speech Processing: From Audio to Insight Speech processing is the journey from spoken sound to useful insight. It powers dictation, virtual assistants, and accessible software. By turning audio into text, numbers, or decisions, it helps people work faster and understand others better. The field blends signal processing, language, and machine learning, but the goal is simple: capture what is said and explain why it matters. From microphone to the screen, the process has clear steps. First, capture and clean the audio to reduce noise. Then describe the sound with features. Next, apply a model to recognize words or detect emotion. Finally, present the result as text, a command, or an actionable insight. ...