Pulse or digital communications – Pulse code modulation – Noise or distortion reduction
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-26
2009-08-04
Tse, Young T. (Department: 2611)
Pulse or digital communications
Pulse code modulation
Noise or distortion reduction
C375S238000, C341S143000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07570693
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to digital-to-analog conversion. In particular, it has application to conversion of pulse code modulated signals, such as used in CDs and DVDs, to a pulse width modulated or analog signal.
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Damphousse Simon
Forman Dustin D.
Mallinson A. Martin
ESS Technology, Inc.
Haynes Beffel & Wolfeld LLP
Suzue Kenta
Tse Young T.
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