Encoder and decoder with improved quantizer using reserved quantizer level for small amplitude signals

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PATENT NO 5402124
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07981286

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The invention relates in general to the quantization of digital signal information. More particularly, the invention relates to the reduction of perceptible effects of quantizing noise by reserving a special quantizing level for low-level signals in encoding and decoding applications.

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DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION1275 MARKET STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davis, Mark F Pacifica, CA 61 1671
Todd, Craig C Mill Valley, CA 18 1429

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