ISCA Archive Interspeech 2024
ISCA Archive Interspeech 2024

Comparative Analysis of Personalized Voice Activity Detection Systems: Assessing Real-World Effectiveness

Sai Srujana Buddi, Satyam Kumar, Utkarsh Sarawgi, Vineet Garg, Shivesh Ranjan, Ognjen Rudovic, Ahmed Hussen Abdelaziz, Saurabh Adya

Voice activity detection (VAD) is a critical component in various applications such as speech recognition, speech enhancement, and hands-free communication systems. With the increasing demand for personalized and context-aware technologies, the need for effective personalized VAD systems has become paramount. In this paper, we present a comparative analysis of Personalized Voice Activity Detection (PVAD) systems to assess their real-world effectiveness. We introduce a comprehensive approach to assess PVAD systems, incorporating various performance metrics such as frame-level and utterance-level error rates, detection latency and accuracy, alongside user-level analysis. Through extensive experimentation and evaluation, we provide a thorough understanding of the strengths and limitations of various PVAD variants. This paper advances the understanding of PVAD technology by offering insights into its efficacy and viability in practical applications using a comprehensive set of metrics.