Can half-duplex sound be enabled on the Obi100?

[dgathree]

I was wanting to use half-duplex sound (sound only goes one way, like a walkie-talkie) with my OBi setup. Is there anyway to enable this on the OBi100? Are there any OBi devices which allow this? Is this possible feature in the future.

[QBZappy]

dgathree,

Like making a public announcement eg: Paging ? If so the OBi can be used to page. Or are you wanting to hold a conversation walkie talkie style?

[dgathree]

I'd like to hold a conversation walkie talkie style.

[QBZappy]

dgathree,

Just curious, W H Y ?

[dgathree]

This is going to a person who is using a microphone next to their computer for input and computer speakers for output. When you make a call, whenever the other person talks, their voice sound is loud enough to be picked up by the microphone. This makes their voice echo. If I could make the OBi not receive sound when it is outputting sound this problem would go away. Hopefully

[QBZappy]

I don't think it is possible to do that with the OBi AFAIK.

However, everyone can get their hands on some ear buds, you know, those things we listen to mp3/radio with. Have that person listen using that instead of the built in speakers. That should be an easy fix. If you want to splurge get them a cheap earbud/microhpne over the head head set. Have a look:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=headphone+head+set

[dgathree]

Thanks for the info! Because of reasons that would take to long to explain, this person HAS to use speakers and desk microphone. He cannot be "attached" to anything. I understand this is a very odd circumstance and that is probably why something like half-duplex is not implemented!

[QBZappy]

dgathree,

Well you are obviously using the OBiAPP. I think that the softphone the other person is using must support echo cancellation. Perhaps experiment with different softphones. You might find one that works better than others.

[dgathree]

You know, I didn't really look for echo cancellation, but that's a good idea. Thanks!