Ear Microphone

Ear microphones, particularly in-ear designs for hearables and hearing protection, are being extensively researched to improve speech capture and processing in noisy environments. Current research focuses on developing accurate models of speech transmission within the ear canal, often employing speech-dependent system identification using phoneme recognition and deep neural networks to address the challenges of body-conducted sound and band-limiting effects. These advancements aim to enhance speech quality in applications like hearing aids, earbuds, and communication devices, ultimately improving user experience and enabling more robust voice-activated systems.