Compressed domain conference bridge

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2007-01-16

2007-01-16

Abebe, Daniel (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Audio signal bandwidth compression or expansion

C370S260000, C370S270000

Reexamination Certificate

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11007922

ABSTRACT:
The system and method of the present invention comprises a compressed domain conference bridge. The method includes maintaining full intelligibility for all users even when there are multiple simultaneous talkers. The bridge also allows a user to hear a plurality of talkers over a single channel.

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