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Automatic configuration of metadata for use in mixing audio programs from two encoded bitstreams

US9171549B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2012
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03G5/18
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An audio coding system uses mixing metadata to control the attenuation of a main audio program that is subsequently mixed with an associated audio program. The value of the attenuation is calculated by analyzing the estimated loudness of the main and associated audio programs.

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