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Echo detection and monitoring

US6937723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 2002
Grant dateAug 30, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B3/23
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Echo detection and monitoring systems and methods are provided. According to the invention, the outgoing and incoming voice bearer channels of a voice communication are monitored. The outgoing and incoming signals are time aligned, and measures are then taken to determine whether echo is present in the signal. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the outgoing signal is fed through an adaptive filter.

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