Neural fuzzy network and genetic algorithm approach for Cantonese speech command recognition

This paper presents the recognition of Cantonese speech commands using a proposed neural fuzzy network with rule switches. By introducing a switch to each rule, the optimal number of rules can be learned. An improved genetic algorithm (GA) is proposed to train the parameters of the membership functions and the optimal rule set for the proposed neural fuzzy network. An application example of Cantonese command recognition in electronic books will be given to illustrate the merits of the proposed approach.