Acoustic echo canceler using an accelerometer

A system includes a loudspeaker, a microphone, an echo canceling circuit, and an accelerometer coupled to the loudspeaker for providing a reference signal, a(n), to the echo canceling circuit. Preferably, the accelerometer is attached to the loudspeaker. A speaker signal, x(n), is used to drive the loudspeaker and the system also includes a switch for coupling either a(n) or x(n) to the echo canceling circuit, depending upon the volume or loudness of the sounds involved.