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

US7505825B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2005
Grant dateMar 17, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2026

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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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