Temporal code and speech recognition.
The hypothesis that temporal code is mainly responsible for speech recognition is discussed. Data from cochlear implant research demonstrate that single-channel speech processors, supplying only temporal code, enable understanding of spoken language. Physiological findings supporting the observation are presented. A temporal theory of tone pitch perception is discussed.
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Physiologisches Institut III, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. kral@em.uni-frankfurt.de
D003051:Cochlea / Q000502:physiology; D019929:Cochlear Implantation; D003056:Cochlear Nerve / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D010898:Pitch Perception / Q000502:physiology; D013067:Speech Perception / Q000502:physiology*