Speech Processing
Speech processing is a field of computer science and engineering that involves the analysis, synthesis, and manipulation of human speech signals. It encompasses technologies for converting speech to text (speech recognition), text to speech (speech synthesis), and enhancing or modifying speech signals. This field combines techniques from digital signal processing, machine learning, linguistics, and acoustics to enable human-computer interaction through voice.
Developers should learn speech processing to build applications that require voice-based interfaces, such as virtual assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa), transcription services, and accessibility tools for people with disabilities. It is essential in industries like telecommunications, healthcare, and automotive for enabling hands-free operations and improving user experience through natural language interactions.