Multi-standard Vocoder Translation (MuVT) Software for JTRS Secure VoIP Application

Mayflower Communications proposes the Multi-standard Vocoder Translation (MuVT, pronounce move it) Framework and Software Suite to meet the Navy objectives, namely, develop “minimum loss” vocoder translations among a pre-determined set of vocoders and qualify the translation software for speech quality, processor requirements and JTRS SCA compliance. The proposed MuVT Framework is a mathematical foundation and an associated Software Suite that accomplishes the process of translation between multiple codecs. The MuVT Framework/Software includes a set-up for speech quality assessment (in a laboratory setting) using the ITU P.862 PESQ and an implementation/development strategy to demonstrate the MuVT technology on JTRS compliant hardware platforms, and eventual incorporation into the JTRS Enterprise Business model to insure software interoperability among all potential JTRS vendors. The proposed MuVT technology leverages Mayflower’s expertise in secure VoIP communications and builds on previous Mayflower R&D programs. The MuVT technology, when proven feasible in the Phase I study for the Navy application, has enormous potential for military and commercial applications. Mayflower will develop a cost effective MuVT prototype software suite in Phase I and II, and ensure its commercialization in Phase III and beyond.