Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Sound effects
Reexamination Certificate
2003-08-25
2008-09-09
Chin, Vivian (Department: 2615)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Sound effects
C381S119000, C700S094000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07424117
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for enhancing song-to-song transitions in a multi-channel audio environment, preferably a surround environment. In the inventive method, by independently manipulating the volumes of the various channels of each program during transitions, an illusion of motion is imparted to the program which is ending to create an impression that the song is exiting while motion is imparted to the program which is starting to create an impression that the song is entering. Optionally delay may be used to further enhance the effect. In a preferred system, each audio channel includes inputs for both the ending and starting programs, independent volume controls for each program. In one preferred embodiment, the system further includes a means for imparting delay to each program and volume control for the delayed audio to provide greater depth to the illusion of motion.
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Herberger Tilman
Tost Titu
Chin Vivian
Fellers, Snider, Blankenship, Bailey & Tippins, P.C.
Kurr Jason
Magix AG
Watt Terry L.
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