Multi-band programmable compression system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4882762
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07160023

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A programmable low voltage multi-band compression system suitable for use with hearing aids is described. Received audio signals are processed by a band split filter which separates the received audio signal into a plurality of frequency bands. A plurality of compressors coupled to the band split filter compresses each of the respective frequency bands. The output of the compressor are then summed to generate a composite audio signal. The compression ratio of each of the compressors is set, in response to a set of control signals, to a preselected independent value. The average gain of each of the compressors is set to a preselected level independently of the other compressors. In addition, the compression ratio of each compressor may vary with input signal level. Another set of control signals is employed for setting the gain of the compressor to provide a volume control function.

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RESOUND CORPORATION A CA CORP1801 PAGE MILL ROAD PALO ALTO CA 94304

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Waldhauer, Fred D La Honda, CA 4 168

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