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Audio gain control using specific-loudness-based auditory event detection

US8428270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2012
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2430/03
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one disclosed aspect, dynamic gain modifications are applied to an audio signal at least partly in response to auditory events. In another aspect, an input channel is divided into auditory events by detecting changes in a measurable characteristic of the input signal with respect to time.

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