Comodulation masking release: A study using a computational model of the auditory periphery

Timothy Kwan Joon Ming, Leong Chen Onn, Muhammad S.A. Zilany

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Abstract

Comodulation masking release (CMR) is the effect of enhanced signal detection in the presence of maskers with coherent temporal fluctuations of frequency components. To gain insight into the physiological mechanism of CMR, this study employs a computational model of the auditory nerve to simulate neural responses using a band-widening paradigm at 2 kHz. Signal detection theory was used to relate the population neural responses to an estimated psychophysical detection performance. The estimated thresholds of detection corresponded well with behavioral studies. A CMR of 11 dB was obtained from the simulation compared to 8-14 dB reported in behavioral studies. The result suggests that the influence on CMR at the level of the auditory nerve for increasing bandwidth is significant.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 International Symposium on Intelligent Signal Processing and Communication Systems, ISPACS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages84-87
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479961207
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 International Symposium on Intelligent Signal Processing and Communication Systems, ISPACS 2014 - Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Duration: 1 Dec 20144 Dec 2014

Publication series

Name2014 International Symposium on Intelligent Signal Processing and Communication Systems, ISPACS 2014

Conference

Conference2014 International Symposium on Intelligent Signal Processing and Communication Systems, ISPACS 2014
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuching, Sarawak
Period1/12/144/12/14

Keywords

  • Auditory Nerve Model
  • Band-Widening Experiment
  • Comodulation Masking Release
  • Signal Detection Theory

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