Extracting and Applying Measurements of Tongue Images - 2008

Explore the intricacies of tongue imaging techniques and their applications in speech production research through this comprehensive lecture. Delve into various instrumental methods including ultrasound, cine-MRI, tagged-MRI, and DTI used to capture tongue movements. Gain insights into the unique structure and function of the tongue as the primary articulator in speech production. Discover ongoing research in tongue motor control and its practical applications, including the development of silent speech interfaces, finite element modeling of tongue motion, studies on aging effects, and post-cancer tongue movement analysis. Learn from Dr. Maureen Stone, a renowned expert in vocal tract visualization and tongue biomechanics, as she shares her extensive knowledge and research findings in this field.