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Wavelet filtering based on Mellin transform dedicated to cochlear prostheses.

Amira Derbel¹, Fathi Kalel, Ahmed Ben Hamida

¹Unité de Recherche en Technologie de l'Information et Electronique Médicale TIEM, Tunisia. amiraderbel06@yahoo.com

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference

|November 16, 2007

Summary

This study introduces a novel wavelet filtering module using Mellin transform for cochlear speech processing. The new method offers faster execution and flexibility for cochlear implant systems.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Signal Processing
Auditory Neuroscience

Background:

Current cochlear prosthesis systems utilize filter banks to extract speech signal energies across frequency bands for electrode stimulation.
These systems aim to restore auditory function by processing sound signals for neural excitation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a novel wavelet filtering module based on Mellin transform for cochlear speech processing.
To enhance the efficiency and adaptability of signal processing in cochlear implant devices.

Main Methods:

A filter bank comprising 21 filters, designed using the Morlet mother wavelet, was implemented.
Filters were distributed according to the Munich critical bands, dividing the auditory spectrum into 21 bands based on the Equivalent Rectangular Bandwidth (ERB) model.
Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT) outputs were processed for energy levels, with Mellin transform employed for faster algorithm execution compared to standard CWT.

Main Results:

The proposed wavelet filtering module demonstrated faster algorithm execution due to the integration of Mellin transform.
Validation using harmonic and real speech signals (TIMIT database) confirmed the algorithm's effectiveness.
The strategy proved to be rapid, flexible, user-friendly, and incorporated safety features.

Conclusions:

The developed Mellin transform-based wavelet filtering module offers a promising advancement for cochlear speech processing.
This approach provides significant improvements in execution speed and adaptability for cochlear implant technology.
The strategy's flexibility and safety features support personalized auditory rehabilitation.