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Binaural intelligibility prediction based on the speech transmission index by van Wijngaarden, Sander J., Drullman, Rob

“…Although the speech transmission index (STI) is a well-accepted and standardized method for objective prediction of speech intelligibility in a wide range of…”
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Quantifying the intelligibility of speech in noise for non-native listeners by van Wijngaarden, Sander J, Steeneken, Herman J M, Houtgast, Tammo

“…When listening to languages learned at a later age, speech intelligibility is generally lower than when listening to one's native language. The main purpose of…”
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Quantifying the intelligibility of speech in noise for non-native talkers by van Wijngaarden, Sander J, Steeneken, Herman J M, Houtgast, Tammo

“…The intelligibility of speech pronounced by non-native talkers is generally lower than speech pronounced by native talkers, especially under adverse…”
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Using the Speech Transmission Index for predicting non-native speech intelligibility by van Wijngaarden, Sander J, Bronkhorst, Adelbert W, Houtgast, Tammo, Steeneken, Herman J M

“…While the Speech Transmission Index (STI) is widely applied for prediction of speech intelligibility in room acoustics and telecommunication engineering, it is…”
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Intelligibility of native and non-native Dutch speech by van Wijngaarden, Sander J.

“…The intelligibility of speech is known to be lower if the speaker is non-native instead of native for the given language. This study is aimed at quantifying…”
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Theoretical feasibility of suppressing offensive sports chants by means of delayed feedback of sound by VAN WIJNGAARDEN, Sander J, VAN BALKEN, Johan A

“…A novel approach for disrupting offensive chants at sporting events is proposed, based on attacking synchronization between individuals. Since timing is…”
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Effect of talker and speaking style on the speech transmission index by van Wijngaarden, Sander J, Houtgast, Tammo

“…The Speech Transmission Index (STI) is routinely applied for predicting the intelligibility of messages (sentences) in noise and reverberation. Despite clear…”
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Prediction of speech intelligibility for public address systems in traffic tunnels by van Wijngaarden, Sander J., Verhave, Jan A.

“…Traffic tunnels are generally hostile acoustic environments, both in terms of reverberation and ambient noise levels. Public address (PA) systems used to…”
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Auditory Evacuation Beacons by Van Wijngaarden, Sander J, Bronkhorst, Adelbert W, Boer, Louis C

“…[Engineering Reports] Auditory evacuation beacons can be used to guide people to safe exits, even when vision is totally obscured by smoke. Conventional…”
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Unifying approaches for modeling and predicting speech intelligibility by Bronkhorst, Adelbert W., van Wijngaarden, Sander J.

“…Speech intelligibility is practically always affected by the acoustic environment (reverberation, interfering speech, noise). When speech is processed…”
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Development of a binaural speech transmission index by van Wijngaarden, Sander J., Drullman, Rob

“…Although the speech transmission index (STI) is a well-accepted and standardized method for objective prediction of speech intelligibility in a wide range of…”
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New directions for a speech-based speech transmission index by Drullman, Rob, van Wijngaarden, Sander J.

“…The standardized method for determining the speech transmission index (STI) involves the use of a specific intensity-modulated test signal. The STI is obtained…”
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Suppression of sports chants through delayed feedback of sound by van Wijngaarden, Sander J., van Balken, Johan S.

“…A novel approach for disrupting offending chants at sporting events is proposed, based on attacking synchronization between individuals. Since timing is…”
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Effect of speaking styles on the relevance of the Speech Transmission Index in the presence of reverberation by van Wijngaarden, Sander J., Houtgast, Tammo

“…The Speech Transmission Index (STI) predicts speech intelligibility under various speech degrading conditions, including noise and reverberation. Measurements…”
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Marking emergency exits and evacuation routes with sound beacons utilizing the precedence effect by van Wijngaarden, Sander J., Bronkhorst, Adelbert W., Boer, Louis C.

“…Sound beacons can be extremely useful during emergency evacuations, especially when vision is obscured by smoke. When exits are marked with suitable sound…”
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The effect of a non-native accent in Dutch on speech intelligibility by van Wijngaarden, Sander J., Steeneken, Herman J. M., Houtgast, Tammo

“…It is well known that second-language talkers are usually less intelligible than native talkers, especially under adverse listening conditions. Background…”
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Using the Speech Transmission Index to predict the intelligibility of non-native speech by van Wijngaarden, Sander J., Steeneken, Herman J. M., Houtgast, Tammo, Bronkhorst, Adelbert W.

“…The calibration of the Speech Transmission Index (STI) is based on native speech, presented to native listeners. This means that the STI predicts speech…”
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Multimodal Interfaces: A Framework Based on Modality Appropriateness by van Erp, Jan B.F., Kooi, Frank L., Bronkhorst, Adelbert W., van Leeuwen, David L., van Esch, Myra P., van Wijngaarden, Sander J.

“…Our sensory modalities are specialized in perceiving different attributes of an object or event. This fact is the basis of the approach towards multimodal…”
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Development of a Wireless 'Communications EarPlug' for Application in Military Aviation by van Wijngaarden, Sander, Agterhuis, Evert, Steeneken, Herman J. M

“…A laboratory model of the wireless 'Communications EarPlug' (w-CEP) was development. Standard communication earplugs (using wires) are known to offer…”
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Balancing speech intelligibility versus sound exposure in selection of personal hearing protection equipment for Chinook aircrews by Van Wijngaarden, S J, Rots, G

“…Aircrews are often exposed to high ambient sound levels, especially in military aviation. Since long-term exposure to such noise may cause hearing damage,…”
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