Three-way call detection system
AssigneeScience Dynamics Corporation
InventorsWilliam Salibrici, Kishan Shenoi, Thomas R. Spadaro, Michael S. Jaeger
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Abstract
Disclosed is a three-way call detection system that uses digital signal processing to identify a third party connection. The disclosed invention operates by establishing a baseline ambient, or background, noise level, and detecting when the signal noise level drops below the ambient noise level. When the current signal noise level drops below the ambient noise level, the system assumes that a three-way conference call has been attempted by the called party.
Claims7
A method for detecting the initiation, by a called party, of a three-way call, comprising the steps of:
- (a) determining a baseline ambient noise level on a telephone line connecting a calling phone to a central office;
- (b) monitoring a current ambient noise level on said telephone line, and generating a signal (ON.sub.-- HOLD) indicative of a three-way call when said current ambient noise level falls below a second level which is below said baseline ambient noise level by a predetermined amount, and continuously remains below said second level for a predetermined amount of time.
A system for detecting the initiation, by a called party, of a three-way call, comprising:
- (a) means for determining a baseline ambient noise level on a telephone line connecting a calling phone to a central office;
- (b) means for monitoring a current ambient noise level on said telephone line, and generating a signal (ON.sub.-- HOLD) indicative of a three-way call when said current ambient noise level falls below a second level which is below said baseline ambient noise level by a predetermined amount, and continuously remains below said second level for a predetermined amount of time.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.