Abstract: An apparatus for improving signal quality in a communications link includes apparatus for regenerating only the speech-like characteristics of signals received over the communications link so that an estimate of the original speech signal can be retransmitted. The apparatus may include a vocal tract model coupled to a synthesizer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 11, 1997
Date of Patent:
March 28, 2000
Assignee:
British Teledommunications public limited company