The ABLE prediction model analyzes and assesses the perceived effort required to follow a conversation, according to ETSI standard TS 103 558. ACQUA presents the results comprehensively and comparably according to a five-point Mean Opinion Score (MOS) scale: a high score of five means that low effort is required to understand the speech and vice versa. In a test setup, the HEAD acoustics background noise simulation systems 3PASS lab or 3PASS flex simulate the environmental noise. Speech and noise are binaurally recorded with an artificial head in a realistic way. This signal is used as an input for the prediction model.
“With ABLE, we provide manufacturers of ANC headphones, mobile phones, hands-free terminals, and in-car communication systems with an efficient tool for benchmarking their devices”, says Dr. Hans W. Gierlich, Managing Director Telecom at HEAD acoustics GmbH.
HEAD acoustics GmbH is one of the world's leading companies for integrated acoustic solutions as well as sound and vibration analysis. In the telecom sector, the company enjoys global recognition due to the expertise and pioneering role in the development of hardware and software for the measurement, analysis and optimization of voice and audio quality as well as customer-specific solutions and services. HEAD acoustics' range of services covers sound engineering for technical products, investigation of environmental noise, speech quality engineering as well as consulting, training and support.
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