Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1983-1989
Title: Innovations of Philip J Smanski
Introduction
Philip J Smanski is a notable inventor based in Palatine, Illinois. He has made significant contributions to the field of speech recognition and noise suppression systems. With a total of three patents to his name, his work has advanced the technology used in these areas.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Word recognition in a speech recognition system using data reduced word." This invention describes a method for processing speech information in a speech recognition system. It involves comparing present input speech to a word template stored in memory, which is derived from previous input words. The invention combines contiguous acoustically similar frames into representative frames to form a reduced word template. This allows for efficient storage and comparison of speech inputs, generating a measure of similarity between the present input and the word template.
Another significant patent is the "Automatic gain selector for a noise suppression system." This invention enhances speech quality by modifying spectral gain on a noisy speech signal. The automatic gain selector produces a modification signal for application to a channel gain modifier. It selects gain values based on the overall average background noise level and individual channel signal-to-noise ratio estimates. This innovation improves noise flutter performance and enhances the clarity of speech signals.
Career Highlights
Philip J Smanski has had a distinguished career at Motorola Corporation, where he has contributed to various projects related to speech technology. His work has been instrumental in developing systems that improve communication clarity in noisy environments.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Philip has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Ira A Gerson and David E Borth. These collaborations have further enriched his contributions to the field of speech recognition and noise suppression.
Conclusion
Philip J Smanski's innovations in speech recognition and noise suppression systems have made a lasting impact on the technology used today. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing communication quality in challenging environments.