Digital signal processor for audio extensions and correction of nonlinear distortions in loudspeakers

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14637228

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Digital filters for processing an input audio signal for extending the audio capabilities and reducing distortion of a loudspeaker. Such extension may include a general sound pressure level (SPL) extension or a more targeted low frequency (LF) extension. This may be accomplished by modifying an original frequency response of the loudspeaker to achieve a particular extension, and applying a digital linear filter based on the modified frequency response to the audio signal. A nonlinear digital filter may also be applied to the audio signal reduce nonlinear distortions of the loudspeaker. The nonlinear digital filter may be based on an inverse of an electro-mechanical model of the loudspeaker. In this manner, a loudspeaker may be driven close to its maximum theoretical power capability without increasing distortion in the loudspeaker output.

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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH615 ARAPEEN DRIVE SUITE 310 SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108

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Hutchings, Jeffrey Sandy, US 5 183
Iyer, Ajay Murray, US 21 676
Kreifeldt, Richard Allen South Jordan, US 20 1203
Mathews, V John Salt Lake City, US 11 235
Payal, Shreyas Srikanth Salt Lake City, US 5 173

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