Iranian Journal of Biomedical Engineering (IJBME)
نشریه علمی مهندسی پزشکی زیستی

A Novel Model for Investigation of the Jaw Movement During Speech

Document Type : Full Research Paper

Authors

Ayoub Daliri 1
Farzad Towhidkhah 2
Shahriar Gharibzadeh 2
Yaser Shekofteh 3

1 M.Sc Graduate, Biomedical Engineering School, Amirkabir University of Technology

2 Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering School, Amirkabir University of Technology

3 PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering School, Amirkabir University of Technology

10.22041/ijbme.2008.13437
Abstract
Speech production is one of the most complicated physiological systems including different subsystems. These subsystems must work together in a synchronous manner. One of the important sub-systems is the jaw. Although different models have suggested for jaw, no suitable model has been proposed yet to consider the interactions between muscles, bones and nervous system. In this paper, using Spring-Damper-Mass and a nonlinear concept, we introduced a novel model for jaw movement during speech production. Experimental data were used to estimate the model parameters. Computer simulation results showed that the model could generate the jaw movement patterns similar to those observed in physiological behavior. Generality and simplicity of the model are two model features useful for more investigation of the jaw movement in different tasks. 

Keywords

Modeling
Neuro-muscular model
Speech production
Jaw
System identification
Subjects
Iranian Journal of Biomedical Engineering (IJBME)
Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
Spring 2008
Pages 123-129

  • Receive Date 26 June 2015

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