This proposal will create an open speech signal processing platform. The open computational framework will be used for developing algorithms that will help accelerate acoustic and hearing science research. It will permit researchers to more rapidly and easily test new algorithms with greater control, performance, and ease. Several example systems will be created to show that the platform can be adapted to a wide range of applications. Example designs will include a hearing aid processor, a cochlear processor, and a general purpose sound processor that can connect to a wide range of audio I/O interfaces. The open framework will leverage a new class of computational devices that represent the future for embedded systems needing significant digital signal processing (DSP) capability. These devices, known as system-on-chip field programmable gate arrays (SoC FPGAs), enable algorithms to run with deterministic and extremely low-latency abilities that are not possible with conventional CPUs. The open platform will enable the research community to create the next generation hearing aids and sound processors.

Public Health Relevance

This proposal will create an open speech signal processing platform. The open computational framework will be used for developing algorithms that will help accelerate acoustic and hearing science research. The open platform will enable the research community to create the next generation hearing aids.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
5R44DC015443-04
Application #
9759652
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZDC1)
Program Officer
Miller, Roger
Project Start
2016-07-01
Project End
2021-08-31
Budget Start
2019-09-01
Budget End
2020-08-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2019
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Flat Earth, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
788290950
City
Bozeman
State
MT
Country
United States
Zip Code
59718