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IIT Guwahati researchers have taken a great step forward in the field of speech recognition. Created a method of generating speech directly from larynx vibration signals. Its name is 'LOQU'. It means 'to speak' in Latin. It is noteworthy that the sensors in it sense the movements of the vocal cords from outside the throat and create speech based on them. It is expected to be very useful in environments such as hospitals for people who have difficulty speaking and those who stutter. We talk lightly but there is a big story behind it. The process of speech begins with air flowing from the lungs through the trachea and moving the larynx. The vibrations of the vocal cords in the larynx play a vital role in this. These are controlled by the glottis, which controls the flow of air between the lungs and the mouth. All these work in harmony. The larynx adjusts the spaces between the vocal cords as needed to produce sounds. These travel through the vocal tract and come out in the form of words, changing intensity and pitch. Sometimes even though the larynx vibrates, speech may not be produced due to lack of coordination of the tongue and throat muscles. LOQU can be very useful for those who face difficulty in speaking due to similar reasons. It is hoped that the clarity of speech produced by this will be an alternative to conventional technologies such as microphones. It is noteworthy that the cost of this experimentally designed device is less than Rs.2 thousand. Mass production can be made cheaper. #IITGuwahati #SpeechRecognition #Innovation #LOQU

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