A technique for segmentation of speech signals into tonal components for monitoring postoperative voice dysfunction
摘要
A technique for segmentation of speech signals into tonal components for monitoring postoperative voice dysfunction is proposed. The technique is based on the Teager energy operator, which increases sensitivity to amplitude and frequency changes in dysphonia. Validation using clinical data (1000 signals from 21 patients) demonstrated low segmentation errors: 1.9% (Type I) and 1.7% (Type II), which is 3.1–21.3% more accurate than existing methods. This will enable effective identification of tonal components even when the amplitude of vocal cord vibration is reduced by 40–60%, enabling early diagnosis of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. The technique can be integrated into postoperative monitoring systems and opens up new opportunities for objective assessment of rehabilitation.