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Audio data code conversion transmission method and code conversion reception method, device, system, and program
Assignee: NEC Corp
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Filing: 2003-04-23
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Granted: 2007-02-20
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Expires: 2023-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A system and a method of suppressing outstanding degradation of decoded audio quality due to a transmission error of audio coded data are provided without feedback information from a receiver, thereby reducing the increase of the number of necessary transmission bands and the arithmetic complexity on the receiving side. A code conversion and transmission apparatus 100 for inputting audio coded data includes first to N-th code conversion and transmission units 102 and 104 to 106 for converting audio data to N pieces of coded data, and transmitting the data at predetermined or adaptively variable time intervals to M transmission lines 130 . The second to N-th audio code conversion and transmission units 104 to 106 codes a frame at a compression rate equal to or higher than the rate of input coded data. The code conversion and reception apparatus 120 selects a transmission line using a selection unit 107 , and selecting data from correctly received coded data in a frame or packet unit, thereby reconfiguring the coded data using a coded data reconfiguration unit 112.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazunori Ozawa
- 👤 Hiroaki Dei
- 👤 Atsushi Hatabu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:57
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10L; G10L19/00; G10L19/005; H; H04; H04L; H04L1/00; H04L1/004; H04L1/0045; H04L1/0056; H04L1/0061; H04L1/08; G10L19/008; G10L19/04; G10L19/16; G10L19/18; G10L19/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 68
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded data, and outputting all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means for decoding all or a part of input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of frames of obtained coded data; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded data, and outputting all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means for decoding all or a part of input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of frames of obtained coded data; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
187 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded packet data and outputting all or a part of packets of the input audio coded packet data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means for decoding the input audio coded packet data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of obtained packet data; (c) means for transmitting output the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
187 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded packet data and outputting all or a part of packets of the input audio coded packet data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means for decoding the input audio coded packet data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of obtained packet data; (c) means for transmitting output the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
188 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data, and outputting obtained coded data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for coding all or a part of frames coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting obtained coded data; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
188 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data, and outputting obtained coded data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for coding all or a part of frames coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting obtained coded data; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
189 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded packet data, coding data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data, and outputting obtained coded packet data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for coding all or a part of packet data coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting obtained coded packet data; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
189 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded packet data, coding data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data, and outputting obtained coded packet data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for coding all or a part of packet data coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting obtained coded packet data; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
195 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded packet data, and outputting all or a part of the input audio coded packet data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for replicating a packet for all or a part of packet data of audio coded packet data input to said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting the packet data obtained by replication; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audit coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
195 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded packet data, and outputting all or a part of the input audio coded packet data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for replicating a packet for all or a part of packet data of audio coded packet data input to said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting the packet data obtained by replication; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audit coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
187 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded data, decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of obtained frames; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of obtained frames of coded data; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
187 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded data, decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of obtained frames; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of obtained frames of coded data; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
194 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded packet data, decoding the input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packets obtained by coding; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for decoding input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packet data obtained by coding; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
194 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded packet data, decoding the input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packets obtained by coding; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for decoding input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packet data obtained by coding; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
184 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded data, and outputting all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of frames of coded data obtained by coding; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code con version and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
184 words
An audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) first audio code conversion and transmission means for inputting compressed audio coded data, and outputting all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data; (b) second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means for decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of frames of coded data obtained by coding; (c) means for transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) common audio data decoding means for decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code con version and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
55 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus according to any of claims 1 , 3 , 6 , and 8 , characterized in that at least one of said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means selects a part of frames based on a characteristic of audio data or a predetermined rule.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
53 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus according to any of claims 2 , 4 , 5 , and 7 , characterized in that at least one of said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means selects a packet based on a characteristic of audio data or a predetermined rule.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
64 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus according to any of claims 3 , 4 , 6 , and 7 , characterized in that said first audio code conversion and transmission means decodes the input coded data and codes data obtained by decoding by compressing the data at a compression rate equal to or higher than the rate of the input coded data.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
59 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that said second to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means decode the input coded data and code data obtained by decoding by compressing the data at a compression rate equal to or higher than the rate of the input coded data.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
70 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus according to any of claims 3 , 4 , 6 , and 7 , characterized in that said second to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means decode the input coded data and code the data obtained by decoding-by compressing the data at a compression rate equal to or higher than the rate of said first audio code conversion and transmission means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
56 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 8 , characterized in that said apparatus further comprises means for controlling to outputting each output of said second to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means and output from said first audio code conversion and transmission means with different timing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
71 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 8 , characterized in that said apparatus further comprises means for selecting a compression rate for coding for at least one of said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means depending on available bands for said first to M-th transmission lines, and transmitting the selected compression rate to said first to M-th transmission lines.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
56 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 8 , characterized in that said second to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means transmit data at predetermined or adaptively variable time intervals using transmission means a same as or different from said first audio code conversion and transmission means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
98 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 8 , characterized in that: said apparatus further comprises first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) audio code converting and transmitting unit each comprising said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means; and output of said first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) audio code converting and transmitting unit is transmitted respectively to said first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
151 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 8 , characterized in that: said apparatus further comprises first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) audio code converting and transmitting unit each comprising said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means; said apparatus further comprises means for multiplying and transmitting output of the first to N-th coded data of the respective first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means of said first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) audio code converting and transmitting unit at different timing; and multiplexed output of said first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) audio code converting and transmitting unit is transmitted to said first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
208 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded data, and outputting all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means decoding all or a part of input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of frames of obtained coded data; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, wherein each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
208 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded data, and outputting all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means decoding all or a part of input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of frames of obtained coded data; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, wherein each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
206 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded packet data and outputting all or a part of packets of the input audio coded data; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means decoding the input audio coded packet data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of obtained packet data; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
206 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded packet data and outputting all or a part of packets of the input audio coded data; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means decoding the input audio coded packet data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of obtained packet data; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
212 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data, and outputting obtained coded data; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means coding data obtained by decoding all or a part of frames coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting obtained coded data; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, wherein each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
212 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data, and outputting obtained coded data; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means coding data obtained by decoding all or a part of frames coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting obtained coded data; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, wherein each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
214 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded packet data, coding data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data, and outputting obtained coded packet data; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means coding all or a part of packet data coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, coding packet data obtained by decoding and outputting obtained coded packet data; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means deciding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
214 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded packet data, coding data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data, and outputting obtained coded packet data; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means coding all or a part of packet data coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, coding packet data obtained by decoding and outputting obtained coded packet data; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means deciding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
219 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded packet data, and outputting all or a part of all or a part of the input audio coded packet data; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means replicating a packet for all or a part of packet data of audio coded packet data input to said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting the packet data obtained by replication; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
219 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded packet data, and outputting all or a part of all or a part of the input audio coded packet data; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means replicating a packet for all or a part of packet data of audio coded packet data input to said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting the packet data obtained by replication; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
207 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded data, decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of obtained frames; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of obtained frames of coded data; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, wherein each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
207 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded data, decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of obtained frames; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of obtained frames of coded data; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, wherein each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
213 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded packet data, decoding the input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packets obtained by coding; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means decoding input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packet data obtained by coding; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
213 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded packet data, decoding the input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packets obtained by coding; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means decoding input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packet data obtained by coding; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
197 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded data, and outputting all or a part of frames; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of frames of coded data obtained by coding; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, wherein each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
197 words
A code conversion and transmission method for audio coded data for use with audio code conversion and transmission apparatus, comprising: (a) a step of first audio code conversion and transmission means inputting compressed audio coded data, and outputting all or a part of frames; (b) a step of second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of frames of coded data obtained by coding; (c) a step of means transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) a step of common audio data decoding means decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, wherein each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
55 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission method according to any of claims 19 , 21 , 24 , and 26 , characterized in that at least one of said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means selects a part of frames based on a characteristic of audio data or a predetermined rule.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
53 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission method according to any of claims 20 , 22 , 23 , and 25 , characterized in that at least one of said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means selects a packet based on a characteristic of audio data or a predetermined rule.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
63 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission method according to any of claim 21 to 25 , characterized in that in the step (a), said first audio code conversion and transmission means decodes the input coded data and codes data obtained by decoding by compressing the data at a compression rate equal to or higher than the rate of the input coded data.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
62 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission method according to claim 19 or 20 , characterized in that in step (b), said second to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means decode the input coded data and code data obtained by decoding by compressing the data at a compression rate equal to or higher than the rate of the input coded data.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
76 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission method according to any of claims 21 , 23 , 24 , 25 , and 26 , characterized in that in step (b), said second to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means decode the input coded data and code the data obtained by decoding by compressing the data at a compression rate equal to or higher than the rate of said first audio code conversion and transmission means.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
49 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission method according to any of claims 19 to 26 , characterized in that each output of said second to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means and output from said first audio code conversion and transmission means are output with different timing.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
66 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission method according to any of claims 19 to 26 , characterized in that a compression rate for coding is selected for at least one of said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means depending on available bands for said first to M-th transmission lines, and transmitting the selected compression rate to said first to M-th transmission lines.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
55 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission method according to any of claims 19 to 26 characterized in that said second to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means transmit data at predetermined or adaptively variable time intervals using transmission means a same as or different from said first audio code conversion and transmission means.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
76 words
The audio data code conversion and transmission method according to any of claims 19 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 24 , 25 , and 26 , characterized in that data obtained by decoding data by common audio data decoding means is provided for a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means, in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, for coding data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
215 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means, all or a part of input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of frames of obtained coded data; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
215 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means, all or a part of input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of frames of obtained coded data; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
214 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded packet data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means and outputting all or a part of packets of the input audio coded data; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means, the input audio coded packet data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of obtained packet data; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
214 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded packet data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means and outputting all or a part of packets of the input audio coded data; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 2) audio code conversion and transmission means, the input audio coded packet data, coding data obtained by decoding data, and outputting all or a part of obtained packet data; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to or larger than 1) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
222 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, coding data obtained by decoding all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data, and outputting obtained coded data; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, coding data obtained by said decoding all or a part of frames coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting obtained coded data; and (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion, and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
222 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, coding data obtained by decoding all or a part of frames of the input audio coded data, and outputting obtained coded data; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, coding data obtained by said decoding all or a part of frames coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting obtained coded data; and (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion, and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
223 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded packet data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, coding data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data, and outputting obtained coded packet data; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, all or a part of packet data coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, coding packet data obtained by said decoding, and outputting obtained coded packet data; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
223 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded packet data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, coding data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data, and outputting obtained coded packet data; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, all or a part of packet data coded by said first audio code conversion and transmission means, coding packet data obtained by said decoding, and outputting obtained coded packet data; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
222 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded packet data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting all or a part of the input audio coded packet data; (b) replicating, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, a packet for all or a part of packet data of audio coded packet data input to said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting the packet data obtained by replication; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
222 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded packet data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting all or a part of the input audio coded packet data; (b) replicating, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, a packet for all or a part of packet data of audio coded packet data input to said first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting the packet data obtained by replication; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
214 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of obtained frames; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of frames of obtained coded data; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
214 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, decoding the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of obtained frames; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of frames of obtained coded data; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
221 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded packet data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, decoding the input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packets obtained by coding; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packet data obtained by coding; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
221 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded packet data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, decoding the input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packets obtained by coding; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, input coded packet data, coding packet data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of packet data obtained by coding; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded packet data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded packet data by coding packet data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
204 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting all or a part of frames; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of frames of coded data obtained by coding; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
204 words
A program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions used to direct a computer configuring an audio data code conversion and transmission apparatus to perform a code conversion and transmission method on audio coded data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inputting compressed audio coded data from a first audio code conversion and transmission means, and outputting all or a part of frames; (b) decoding, using a second to N-th (N is a predetermined integer equal to 2 or larger) audio code conversion and transmission means, the input audio coded data, coding data obtained by decoding, and outputting all or a part of frames of coded data obtained by coding; (c) transmitting output of the first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means to first to M-th (M is a predetermined integer equal to 1 or larger) transmission lines; and (d) decoding and outputting the input audio coded data to a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, each of the plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means codes data obtained by decoding the input audio coded data by coding data output from said audio data decoding means.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
87 words
The program according to any of claims 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 41 , and 42 , used to direct a computer to perform: a process of audio data decoding means, commonly provided for a plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means for coding data obtained by decoding audio coded data in said first to N-th audio code conversion and transmission means, for decoding input audio coded data, and providing obtained coded data for said plurality of audio code conversion and transmission means.
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