The COST-277 European Action : An overview
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paper_title: The COST-277 Speech Database

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Databases are fundamental for research investigations. This paper presents the speech database generated in the framework of COST-277 “Non-linear speech processing” European project, as a result of European collaboration. This database lets to address two main problems: the relevance of bandwidth extension, and the usefulness of a watermarking with perceptual shaping at different Watermark to Signal ratios. It will be public available after the end of the COST-277 action, in January 2006.
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Title: The COST-277 European Action: An Overview

Section 1: Introduction
Description 1: Introduce the COST-277 action and provide a general context and motivation for its establishment.

Section 2: Rationale for a Speech Processing COST Action
Description 2: Explain the rationale for a global approach in speech processing, highlighting the shortcomings of focusing on isolated areas.

Section 3: Management Committee Meetings
Description 3: Outline the management and coordination activities, including the administrative and scientific discussions held during various meetings.

Section 4: Results and Future Lines
Description 4: Summarize the significant outcomes of COST-277, including achievements in collaboration and research, and provide an outlook on future directions.

Section 5: Collaboration with Other COST Actions
Description 5: Detail the interactions and collaborative efforts between COST-277 and other COST actions, focusing on specific joint projects and interests.

Section 6: Collaboration Between Different Countries
Description 6: Highlight the inter-country collaborations facilitated by COST-277, using a matrix or diagram to illustrate these collaborations.

Section 7: Scientific Results
Description 7: Provide an enumeration and brief explanation of the scientific achievements and research activities produced under COST-277.

Section 8: Future Lines
Description 8: Discuss the plans for the future of the COST-277 community post-project completion, including the final event and continuation of research efforts.