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Converting M channels of digital audio data into N channels of digital audio data

US7072726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2002
Grant dateJul 4, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2020/10546
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Audio data having M channels includes a header with metadata specifying a conversion function for converting the M channels of digital audio data into N channels of data. The metadata is a string of coefficients, which may be specified by the content author, to define to conversion of the M channels of digital audio data into N channels.

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