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Enhancing music recognition using deep learning-powered source separation technology for cochlear implant users.

Yuh-Jer Chang1, Ji-Yan Han1, Wei-Chung Chu1

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.

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This study enhances music listening for cochlear implant (CI) users by applying self-adjusting source separation technology. The new method significantly improves sound quality and feature identification, benefiting CI users in complex environments like live concerts.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Signal Processing
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Cochlear implants (CI) are crucial for hearing restoration but offer suboptimal music listening experiences due to limited electrodes and poor music feature identification.
  • Existing CI technology struggles to accurately process complex musical audio signals, diminishing the quality of music appreciation for users.
  • Enhancing music perception in CI users is a significant challenge, impacting overall quality of life and auditory engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel source separation technology with self-adjustment capabilities to improve music listening for cochlear implant (CI) users.
  • To objectively and subjectively assess the performance of the proposed method against established baseline models in enhancing music signal clarity.
  • To determine the potential of personalized signal separation techniques in overcoming limitations of current CI technology for music perception.

Main Methods:

  • Applied source separation technology with a self-adjustment function to process music signals for CI users.
  • Conducted objective analysis measuring source-to-distortion, source-to-interference, and source-to-artifact ratios.
  • Performed subjective analysis using multi-stimulus tests with hidden reference and anchor tests to evaluate user perception.

Main Results:

  • Objective analysis showed significantly improved source-to-distortion (4.88 dB), source-to-interference (5.92 dB), and source-to-artifact (15.28 dB) ratios compared to the Demucs baseline.
  • Subjective analysis revealed the proposed method scored approximately 28.1 and 26.4 points higher than the traditional VIR6 (vocal to instrument ratio, 6 dB) baseline.
  • The personal self-fitting signal separation method outperformed default baselines (VIR 6 dB and 0 dB), indicating superior music identification capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed source separation technology with self-adjustment effectively enhances music listening for cochlear implant (CI) users.
  • The method demonstrates significant improvements in objective and subjective measures, surpassing current baseline technologies.
  • This system presents a promising approach to improving music perception and appreciation for individuals with cochlear implants, particularly in challenging auditory settings.