[Speex-dev] VAD Algorithm

[Steve Underwood]

Coffey, Michael wrote:
> Has it been a whole week since a question about VAD? :-)
>
> I am curious why the VAD algorithm described in G.729 Annex B is not
> used by Speex. Complexity, Patent, Quality, or what?
>   
Its not only patented, its so darned good they recently threw it out and 
replaced it. :-) I assume the replacement is just as patented as the 
original.

Steve