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Forensic speaker identification (SI) systems have not met expectations due to underestimating complexity and confusing it with speaker verification (SV). This review explores SI history, challenges, and proposes a platform for effective aural perceptual speaker identification (AP SI).

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Speech Processing
  • Biometrics

Background:

  • The field of forensic speaker identification (SI) was expected to rapidly advance with computer-based systems.
  • Significant challenges, including underestimation of complexity and conflation with speaker verification (SV), have hindered progress.
  • The historical development of SI needs is reviewed alongside early responses to the identification problem.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the reasons behind the slow development of computer-based forensic speaker identification.
  • To review historical research and propose a structured platform for SI procedures aligned with forensic standards.
  • To offer suggestions for improving aural perceptual speaker identification (AP SI) effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical research and development in forensic speaker identification.
  • Analysis of existing standards and their impact on SI development.
  • Examination of the interplay between SI, speaker verification, and emerging machine-based systems.

Main Results:

  • Identified underestimation of complexity and confusion with speaker verification as key barriers to SI advancement.
  • Reviewed uncoordinated but extensive research efforts preceding formal standards.
  • Organized research into a platform supporting SI procedures within the forensic model.

Conclusions:

  • Current SI development is limited by historical challenges and the need for standardized procedures.
  • A structured approach is proposed to integrate research and support forensic SI practices.
  • Recommendations are provided to enhance the effectiveness of aural perceptual speaker identification (AP SI).