Efficient convex optimization for real-time robust beamforming with microphone arrays

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PATENT NO 8824711
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13276664

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Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for improving speech intelligibility for speech-in-noise in audio processing and hearing assistance devices. The present subject matter includes a method for improving speech intelligibility for speech-in-noise for audio processing and hearing assistance devices. The method includes receiving an audio signal using a microphone array and processing the received signal to improve speech intelligibility in noise. A barrier-type beamforming process is used to improve signal-to-noise ratio at the output of the microphone array. The beamforming process includes convex optimization using a logarithmic barrier function, according to various embodiments.

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  • STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.

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Durant, Eric A Milwaukee, US 6 74
Luo, Zhi-Quan Maple Grove, US 10 208
Merks, Ivo Eden Prairie, US 32 358
Woods, William S Berkeley, US 25 371
Xiao, Jinjun Chanhassen, US 9 21
Zhang, Tao Eden Prairie, US 944 8490

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