Data processing: speech signal processing – linguistics – language – Speech signal processing – For storage or transmission
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Azad, Abul (Department: 2626)
Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language
Speech signal processing
For storage or transmission
C704S200100, C704S230000
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07873514
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for quantizing data using a perceptually relevant search of multiple quantization patterns. In one embodiment, the method comprises performing a perceptually relevant search of multiple quantization patterns in which one of a plurality of prototype patterns and its associated permutation are selected to quantize the target vector, each prototype pattern in the plurality of prototype patterns being capable of directing quantization across the vector; converting the one prototype pattern, the associated permutation and quantization information resulting from both to a plurality of bits by an encoder; and transferring the bits as part of a bit stream.
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Azad Abul
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
NTT Docomo Inc.
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