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Elimination of transients in processing segments of audio information
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1974-01-23
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1994-01-23
Abstract
Abstract In a system wherein a continuous signal is divided into a plurality of discrete segments each consisting of a plurality of signal samples, a predetermined number of the last signal samples of one segment are repeated as the first signal samples of the next segment. The predetermined number is selected to correspond to a time duration greater than at least a major portion of the transients introduced as a result of dividing the continuous signal into segments. The continuous signal can thus be reconstructed from the segments without discontinuities and without the unwanted transients.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold B Shutterly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:05
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B20/00; G11B20/10; G11B20/10527; G11B20/00007; H; H04; H04J; H04J3/00; H04J3/18; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/002; H04N9/00; H04N9/79; H04N9/80; H04N9/802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
In a method of segmenting a continuous signal to permit the subsequent reconstruction of the continuous signal without introducing transients developed during processing of the segmented signals, the steps of: dividing a continuous signal into discrete segments, each of said segments being comprised of the plurality of signal samples, and repeating one or more of the last signal samples of a signal segment as the first signal samples of the next signal segment, the number of signal samples repeated corresponding to a time duration greater than the time duration of transients introduced during the processing of the segmented signals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a method of segmenting a continuous signal to permit the subsequent reconstruction of the continuous signal without introducing transients developed during processing of the segmented signals, the steps of: dividing a continuous signal into discrete segments, each of said segments being comprised of the plurality of signal samples, and repeating one or more of the last signal samples of a signal segment as the first signal samples of the next signal segment, the number of signal samples repeated corresponding to a time duration greater than the time duration of transients introduced during the processing of the segmented signals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 further including the step of time compressing said signal segments for storage or transmission.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 further including the step of reconstructing said continuous signal by reproducing said segments in a serial, continuous manner without repeating the portion of each segment corresponding to said transients.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein said continuous signal consists of audio information.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method as claimed in claim 4 further including the step of converting the bandwidth of the segments of audio information from audio bandwidth to video bandwidth for transmission and storage on video apparatus.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |