Eli5: How do automated services on phones know what buttons you’re pressing? 824 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question100.55K April 17, 2023 0 Comments I was just refilling a prescription on the automated line and the thought just dawned on me. How do they know what buttons I’m pressing? Sorry if this is really dumb. I understand next to nothing about technology. Thanks In: 66 18 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted April 17, 2023 0 Comments Each button sends a different, unique tone to the other tone. Both phones know which tone each number sends. You are viewing 1 out of 18 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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