Andrew B. Abel Livres

This book presents a summary of the cognitively inspired basis behind multimodal speech enhancement, covering the relationship between audio and visual modalities in speech, as well as recent research into audiovisual speech correlation. A number of audiovisual speech filtering approaches that make use of this relationship are also discussed. A novel multimodal speech enhancement system, making use of both visual and audio information to filter speech, is presented, and this book explores the extension of this system with the use of fuzzy logic to demonstrate an initial implementation of an autonomous, adaptive, and context aware multimodal system. This work also discusses the challenges presented with regard to testing such a system, the limitations with many current audiovisual speech corpora, and discusses a suitable approach towards development of a corpus designed to test this novel, cognitively inspired, speech filtering system.

Abel, Bernanke, and Croushore present macroeconomic theory in a way that prepares readers to analyze real macroeconomic data used by policy makers and researchers. With a balanced treatment of both classical and Keynesian economics, the comprehensive coverage makes it easy for instructors to align chapters to fit their own syllabi.

Exploring the whimsical world of preferences and unique tastes, this children's picture book invites young readers to discover the joy of individuality. Through engaging illustrations and charming storytelling, it encourages children to celebrate their own likes and dislikes while fostering an appreciation for diversity in choices.

The narrative explores the deep bond between a child and their father, highlighting how ordinary moments transform into lasting memories. Through shared experiences and simple activities, the story emphasizes the significance of these interactions in shaping their relationship and creating cherished memories.