System and method for using endpoints to provide sound monitoring

摘要

A method is provided in one example embodiment that includes monitoring a sound pressure level with an endpoint (e.g., an Internet Protocol (IP) phone), which is configured for communications involving end users; analyzing the sound pressure level to detect a sound anomaly; and communicating the sound anomaly to a sound classification module. The endpoint can be configured to operate in a low-power mode during the monitoring of the sound pressure level. In certain instances, the sound classification module is hosted by the endpoint. In other implementations, the sound classification module is hosted in a cloud network.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
monitoring a sound pressure level with an endpoint, wherein the endpoint is an Internet Protocol telephone; analyzing the sound pressure level to detect a sound anomaly; referencing the sound anomaly against a plurality of sounds to identify one of the plurality of sounds based on a likelihood score; and communicating the sound anomaly to a remote sound classification module if the one of the plurality of sounds is not identified.