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Narrow band tone detection in echo canceling system

US7792280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2005
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q1/4575
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to tone detection in echo canceling systems, and more particularly to a method of monitoring oscillations of adaptive filter coefficients for narrow band tone detection in echo cancellation systems. The invention is directed at improving communication in a telephone communication network having one or more hybrid connections. A method for detecting continuous tones in an echo canceling system having an adaptive filter is provided. Continuous tones have a deleterious effect on the performance of adaptive filters. In the present invention, the adaptive filter coefficients are monitored. Oscillation of those coefficients indicates continuous tone presence.

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