Have you been asked ...
...about hd voice?
HD voice (high denition voice)
HD voice improves sound quality considerably and can transfer much of the audible spectrum to the receiver compared with traditional telephony. It can be used within xed telephony, IP and mobile telephony. In mobile telephony, HD voice quality is achieved with AMR Wid M Wideband technology. id i d
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How does it work?
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frequency of 8kHz.
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5. It is decoded.
6. The signal is converted to analog.
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HD voice calls
With WDCMA or AoIP with TrFO
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3. It is recoded to a bit ow of 12.2 kbps.
5. The signal is converted to analog.
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What does the user get out of this?
HD voice with AMR Wideband transfers much of the audible sound frequencies, which makes the voice sound more natural and clearer. The higher frequency increases word recognition and voice awareness.
100Hz 7 000Hz
Problems with traditional telephony
Problems of distinguishing sounds such as s and f. Problems of distinguishing between m and n and p and t. Diculties with hearing vowels.
Higher frequencies needed Higher frequencies needed Lower frequencies needed
Classic telephony
300Hz 3 400Hz
HD Voice
Audible frequency 20 to 20.000Hz.
Higher and lower Telephone conversations sound harsh and unnatural. frequencies needed
HD voice needs to be implemented at both ends as well as in the system between them. This means that all operators must oer the same functionality to achieve HD quality in all calls.
What do you need?
Mobile telephony Circuit-switched network
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Many already have built-in support.
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IP telephony
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IP telephony with HD voice can be used through a smartphone. INTERNET The entire chain of the ow must be done at high speed.
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Mobile telephony Already on the market.
Source: Ericsson, Hans Hermansson
WCDMA or GSM Radio access network.
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