Audio transcribing device tells voices apart from speech

China Plus Published: 2018-04-24 16:48:05
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A computer programmer has invented a digital device that is said to be able to distinguish different voices from a conversation and automatically transcribe words into a script, reports the Jiangsu-based Yangtze Evening News. 

It's said to be the first voice transcribing device in China which can recognize different people engaged in a real-time conversation. 

Deng Chong with his audio transcribing device [Photo: sohu.com]

Deng Chong with his audio transcribing device [Photo: sohu.com]

Deng Chong from Alibaba's cloud computing service Aliyun spent 6 months creating the program, which consists of a microphone which feeds audio into a specialized chip. Using Aliyun's computing method, the device is said to be able to achieve 90% accuracy in voice recognition. 

Deng says he was inspired after a fight with his girlfriend, saying he wished he had the ability to review who said what during their argument.

Aliyun says its now setting up a new team to work on the mass production of the device. 

Aliyun says its initial target for sales will be media outlets to help with interview transcriptions.

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