Patents by Inventor Michael A. Figa

Michael A. Figa has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • On-hold processing for telephonic systems
    Patent number: 8619965
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention employ targeted speech detection as part of end-of-hold detection in an end-of-hold notification system. The targeted speech detector is configured to be particularly sensitive to specific words or phrases so as to increase the likelihood of detecting a correct end-of-hold condition while reducing the likelihood of false end-of-hold detection. Targeted speech detection may be used along with other detection mechanisms such as DTMF detection and/or background noise detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Abraham & Son
    Inventors: Romek Figa, Michael A. Figa