L&H.asr200/A
by Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products

Software Overview

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) is the process by which machines translate spoken input to text 
strings. The L&H.asr200 is a high-quality engine for isolated word with keyword spotting, small 
vocabulary, word-based and speaker-independent recognition. It is well suited for command and 
control in high-noise environments such as those of automotive and industrial applications.

Features and Benefits

•	Discrete speech recognition
•	Host API, DSP API
•	Speaker independence
•	Rapid prototyping tool
•	Noise robust for high-noise environments

Processor and System Specifications

•	Devices supported: TMS320C25, TMS320C3x, TMS320C5x
•	Algorithm category: Speech recognition
•	Requirements:
Program memory (in words): `C25, `C5x: 7 kbytes; `C3x: 12 kwords
Data memory (in words): `C25, `C5x: 8 kbyte; `C3x: 16 kbyte (RAM) + 5 kbytes + 4.5 kbytes per word 
(ROM or RAM)
Processor loading:
`C25, `C5x: 10 MIPS; 
`C3x: 8 MIPS
•	Sampling rate: 8 kHz
•	Languages supported: English

Availability

•	Now

Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products is the international leader in the development of speech 
technology for commercial products in four markets: Telecommunications, Computers & Multimedia, 
Automotive Electronics, and Business Electronics. The company offers more speech processing 
products, for more worldwide markets, than any other company. Its integrated products are built on 
its core speech recognition, text-to-speech, and speech-coding technologies. Available in multiple 
languages and multiple platforms.

Company Background and Contact Information

Contact:	Scott Garlick
		Sint-Krispijnstraat 7
		8900 Ieper, Belgium
		32-2-456-0500
		Fax: 32-2-460-0172
Contact:		Burr Tupper
		800 West Cummings Park 
		Suite 3100
		Woburn, MA 01801
		USA
		(617) 932-4118
		Fax: (617) 932-9209

Contact:		G. K. Chen
		RM 9, 4F, No. 6, Lane 609
		Section 5
		Chung Hsing Rd, SanChung
		Taipei Hsien, Taiwan R.O.C.
		886-2-999-2415
		Fax: 886-2-999-2416

		WWW homepage address: 
		www@lhs.com