Low Cost Real Time Robust Identification of Impulsive Signals

This paper describes an automated implementable
system for impulsive signals detection and recognition. The system
uses a Digital Signal Processing device for the detection and
identification process. Here the system analyses the signals in real
time in order to produce a particular response if needed. The system
analyses the signals in real time in order to produce a specific output
if needed. Detection is achieved through normalizing the inputs and
comparing the read signals to a dynamic threshold and thus avoiding
detections linked to loud or fluctuating environing noise.
Identification is done through neuronal network algorithms. As a
setup our system can receive signals to “learn” certain patterns.
Through “learning” the system can recognize signals faster, inducing
flexibility to new patterns similar to those known. Sound is captured
through a simple jack input, and could be changed for an enhanced
recording surface such as a wide-area recorder. Furthermore a
communication module can be added to the apparatus to send alerts
to another interface if needed.

• R. Biondi
• G. Dys
• G. Ferone
• T. Renard
• M. Zysman

• Sound Detection
• Impulsive Signal
• Background Noise
• Neural Network.

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