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Telecommunications-terminal mute detection

US7848511B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

Avaya Inc. · US

Inventors

Kevin Dresher · Tinton Falls, US
Emil F. Stefanacci · Freehold, US
Thomas Petsche · Neshanic Station, US
Bina Patel

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 30, 2008
Grant date	Dec 7, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 6, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04M2250/62
WIPO fieldTelecommunications
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The subject matter provides a method that enable detecting if a party engaged into a tele-conference call is attempting to engage into conversation while a microphone is in a mute mode. The method provides receiving of a signal. The signal is then analyzed to determining if a party is attempting to engage into conversation. If it is determined that the party is attempting to engage in the conversation then an alarm is transmitted indicating the mode of operation of the microphone. The transmitted alarm may be an audio alert or a visual alert.

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