Non-Linear Analysis by Phase Space Reconstruction According to the Type of Voice Signal


Objective: To describe Phase Space Reconstruction (PSR) in voice signals according to the type of voice signals. Method: The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the institution under protocol number: 2,332,833. The study analyzed 106 voice signals from patients of both sexes, aged 18 to 50 years: 53 type I voices, 45 type II voices, and 8 type III voices. The non-linear analysis was performed using the Phase Space Reconstruction (PSR) method through a two-dimensional graph obtained by the Voice Analysis Program. The analysis was conducted using the 4-point crescent scale, called curves-irregularity and spacing (C-IS). Statistical analysis was performed with the Mann-Whitney test, with a significance level of 5%. Results: In the PSR analysis, voice signals of type I and II showed graphs with both open and closed trajectories, with a predominance of 4 curves, while type III voice signals predominantly showed 3 curves. Irregularity grade 1 (mild) was predominant for type I voice signals, grades 1 and 2 (mild and moderate) for type II, and grades 1 to 3 (normal to severe) for type III. Spacing grade 1 (small) was predominant in type I and II signals, while grade 3 (large) was predominant in type III. There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the types of voice signals and the C-IS scale in irregularity and spacing (types I and II), and in curves, irregularity, and spacing (types I and III; types II and III). Conclusion: Voice types I and II presented PSR graphs with open and closed trajectories, with a predominance of 4 curves, while type III showed a predominance of 3 curves, ranging from mild to severe irregularity and small to large spacing depending on the type of voice signal. All signals showed significant differences when compared using the PSR graph.

Lídia
Mariana
Debora
Arlindo
Teles
Gonçalves
Galdino
Montagnolli