CNN.com - Bored on the phone? Beware the Jerk-O-Meter - Aug 12, 2005

CNN.com - Bored on the phone? Beware the Jerk-O-Meter - Aug 12, 2005: "CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (AP) -- Ever wonder if that spouse, friend or co-worker on the other end of the phone is really paying attention? The 'Jerk-O-Meter' may hold the answer.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing software for cell phones that would analyze speech patterns and voice tones to rate people -- on a scale of 0 to 100 percent -- on how engaged they are in a conversation."