Book chapter
Differential prefrontal response during natural and synthetic speech perception: An fNIR based neuroergonomics study
Foundations of Augmented Cognition - 7th International Conference, AC 2013, Held as Part of HCI International 2013, Proceedings, v 8027, pp 241-249
2013
Abstract
Synthetic speech has a growing role in human computer interaction and automated systems with the emergence of ubiquitous computing such as smart phones, car multimedia control and navigation systems. Cognitive processing costs associated with comprehension of synthetic speech relative to comprehension of natural speech have been demonstrated with behavioral (reaction time, accuracy, etc.) and self-reported (ratings, etc.) measures. In this neuroergonomics study, we have used optical brain imaging (fNIR: functional near infrared spectroscopy) to capture the brain activation of participants while they were listening to speech with varied quality, as well as natural speech. Results indicated a differential hemodynamic response with speech quality. As fNIR systems are safe, portable and record brain activation in real world settings, fNIR is a practical and minimally intrusive assessment tool for user experience researchers and can provide an objective metric for the design and development of next generation synthetic speech systems.
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Details
- Title
- Differential prefrontal response during natural and synthetic speech perception: An fNIR based neuroergonomics study
- Creators
- Hasan Ayaz - Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health SystemsPaul Crawford - Intel Labs, Intel Corporation, United StatesAdrian Curtin - Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health SystemsMashaal Syed - Cognitive Neuroengineering and Quantitative Experimental Research (CONQUER) Collaborative, Drexel University, United StatesBanu Onaral - Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health SystemsWillem M. Beltman - Intel Labs, Intel Corporation, United StatesPatricia A. Shewokis - Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems
- Publication Details
- Foundations of Augmented Cognition - 7th International Conference, AC 2013, Held as Part of HCI International 2013, Proceedings, v 8027, pp 241-249
- Conference
- 5th International Conference, AC 2013, Held as Part of HCI International 2013 (Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 21 Jul 2013–26 Jul 2013)
- Series
- Lecture Notes in Computer Science; 8027
- Number of pages
- 9
- Grant note
- IIS:1065471 / National Science Foundation
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems; Nutrition Sciences; Health Sciences Division
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84884893568
- Other Identifier
- 991014878436504721