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Detection of tones while minimizing incorrect identification of other sounds as tones

US5765125A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1997
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q1/46
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A first validation circuit utilizes residual energy unaccounted for by a linear predictive coding model for a specified order of model as a criteria on which to make a validity determination of whether a valid tone or digit has been received. A second validation circuit operating in conjunction with the first validation circuit utilizes discrete Fourier transforms at the center and adjacent frequencies to energy peaks associated with tones. A ratio of the peak energy to the adjacent energies is utilized in combination with corresponding thresholds to make a validity determination. The combination of the first and second validation circuit provides a high level of confidence that a particular tone or digit has been detected.

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