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Hybrid permanent/reversible dynamic range control system

US8355909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2012
Grant dateJan 15, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03G9/005
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for controlling dynamic range of an audio signal comprises an automatic gain control element that receives an input signal having a varying level and outputs a control signal that varies based on the varying level of the input signal and a modified input signal having a dynamic range different than a dynamic range of the input signal. The system also comprises an inverter that inverts the control signal or a block-based control signal corresponding to the control signal in block format. The system also comprises a variable gain element that receives the modified input signal and at least some of the inverted control signal or block-based control signal. The variable gain element also outputs a remainder signal corresponding to the modified input signal as unmodified based on the at least some of the inverted control signal or block-based control signal.

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