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 January 2007 — Voice Processing for Home Automation Systems
Network systems Design Line

Home networking has evolved from linked personal computers to more complex systems that encompass advanced security and automation applications. Interactive applications operated by voice recognition, for example door security systems and the ability to control home appliances, are key features of home automation networks. This article introduces some of the voice quality performance issues and design challenges unique to home automation systems.


 
 December 2006 — Hands-Free Communications: Making the Right Design Choices
Network Systems Design Line

 

Hands-free performance has become a standard function on most desktop and residential phones as well as car kits. In this article applications engineer Dean Morgan looks at some of the technology and design challenges of hands-free communication systems, paying particular attention to how plastic enclosure design can significantly affect speakerphone performance.


 
 July 2004 — Echo in the public network: What is the worst case?
Telephony

 

Zarlink's Gord Reesor examines what is required from voice echo cancellers to ensure that next-generation networks provide quality of service comparable to today's public switched telephone network.


 
 March 2004 — Telecom standard is more than just a checkmark
Approval Magazine

Zarlink's Aaron Ramsey explains how performance targets established by telecommunications standards translates into real world systems operation, with specific focus on the ITU-T G.168 standard for Voice Echo Cancellers.


 
 June 2003 — Echo Cancellation: Why It Makes or Breaks Voice Quality in PHS/DECT
AnalogZone

High-quality voice is key to customer acceptance of wireless access networks. The ability to deliver voice quality depends, to a large extent, on selecting the right echo cancellation technology.



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