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Author: Clark, Graeme × Author: Vandali, Andrew × End date: 1999 × Start date: 1990 × Subject: cochlear implant × Subject: otolaryngology × Subject: speech processing ×

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    Preliminary results with a six spectral maxima speech processor for The University of Melbourne/Nucleus multiple electrode cochlear implant
    McKay, Colette M. ; McDermott, Hugh J. ; VANDALI, ANDREW ; Clark, Graeme M. ( 1991)
    An improved sound processor for a multiple-channel cochlear implant hearing prosthesis has been developed. The spectral maxima sound processor (SMSP) extracts the six largest frequency components of speech and presents stimuli at a rate of 250 Hz to electrodes at positions selected on the basis of the spectral frequencies. It was designed for use initially with the advanced cochlear implant recently developed at the University of Melbourne, which is capable of high rate and quasi-simultaneous stimulation. The present study, however, was carried out with two subjects who have the more widely used 22-electrode implant produced commercially by Cochlear Pty Limited (formerly Nucleus Limited). Preliminary results comparing the performance of the SMSP with that of previous speech processing techniques (F0/F1/F2 strategy) are presented. The results indicate that the SMSP is capable of providing implanters with significantly greater information about speech.
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    Parameter selection and programming recommendations for the ACE and CIS speech processing strategies [Abstract]
    Plant, Kerrie L. ; Whitford, Lesley A. ; Psarros, C. E. ; Vandali, A. E. ; Clark, Graeme M. ( 1999)
    The Nucleus 24 Cochlear Implant system with the SPrint processor provides access to multiple speech processing strategies and a wide range of programming parameters. Strategy comparison studies have suggested that the optimal parameter set and coding strategy varies from individual to individual. It is necessary, however, to establish some default programming parameters and fitting guidelines. Therefore we have investigated the effect of stimulation rate and the number of channels or maxima in the ACE or CIS strategies, as well as the optimal programming strategy for subjects with a limited number of available electrodes. Speech perception was tested using monosyllabic words and sentences in noise, with the evaluation protocol designed to take into account learning effects. Take-home experience was provided with all programs, and subjects were asked to complete a comparative performance questionnaire regarding program preference. Six or eight subjects were enrolled in each study.
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    An analysis of high rate speech processing strategies using the Nucleus 24 cochlear implant [Abstract]
    Vandali, A. E. ; Grayden, D. B. ; Whitford, L. A. ; Plant, K. L. ; Clark, Graeme M. ( 1998)
    The effects of varying the stimulation rate on speech perception was evaluated in five postlinguistically deaf adult users of the Nucleus 24 Cochlear Implant System. Three different rates of electrical stimulation, 250, 807, and 1615 pulses per second per channel were employed. For the high stimulus rate the analysis frequency was the same as for the medium rate condition. The study investigated the effect of varying rate of stimulation when using the electrode selection technique of the SPEAK strategy. The study used a repeated ABC experimental design, in order to account for learning effects and to minimize ordering effects. Speech perception was evaluated using both monosyllabic words (open-sets of CNC words in quiet) and sentence materials (open-sets of CUNY sentences at signal-to-noise ratios from +20 to 0dB). In addition, the subjects' perception of closed-sets of 19 vowels and 24 consonants, presented in the H/VID and A/C/A context, were also investigated. The recognition and perception of distinctive features were assessed across strategies and patients. Preliminary speech perception results have shown no statistically significant difference in performance between the low and medium stimulation rates. However, significantly poorer results were observed for the high rate condition for some tests with some individuals. Individual differences may be explained by the effects of rate of stimulation on speech features.
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    An analysis of high rate speech processing strategies using the Nucleus 24 cochlear implant [Abstract]
    Vandali, A. E. ; Grayden, D. B. ; Whitford, L. A. ; Plant, K. L. ; Clark, Graeme M. ( 1998)
    Speech comprehension for a group of five users of the Nucleus 24 Cochlear Implant system was explored at three rates of electrical stimulation, 250, 807, and 1615 pulses per second per channel. For the high stimulus rate the analysis frequency was the same as for the medium rate condition. The study investigated the effect of varying rate of stimulation when using the electrode selection technique of the SPEAK strategy. This has been undertaken using a repeated ABC experimental design to account for learning and minimize ordering effects. Speech perception was assessed using open-sets of CNC words in quiet and open-sets of CLTNY sentences at signal-to-noise ratios from +20 to 0dB. Closed-sets of 19 vowels and 24 consonants were also presented, in the H/V/D and A/C/A context. The recognition and perception of distinctive features were assessed across strategies and patients. Preliminary speech perception results have shown no statistically significant difference in performance between the low and medium stimulation rates. However, significantly poorer results were observed for the high rate condition for some tests. Individual differences may be explained by the effects of rate of stimulation on speech features.