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Virtual audio generation and capture in a computer

US5956680A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1997
Grant dateSep 21, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2250/625
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and method of virtualized audio generation and capture in a computer system is disclosed employing the native central processing unit and a system management mechanism, to generate and capture music and other sound effects, responsive to events occurring in an application program executed by the native central processing unit or to input buffer percentage full signals.

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