Apparatus, system and method for buffering audio data to allow low power states in a processing system during audio playback
US7778838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2020/10759
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An audio data stream from a processing system may be buffered to allow low power states in the processing system during audio playback. An audio buffer may be provided external to the processing system and between the processing system and an audio codec. The audio buffer may also shift to an alternate audio data interface mode when the processing system is in the low power state. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.
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