Adaptive dynamic range optimization sound processor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7978868
APP PUB NO 20080123883A1
SERIAL NO

12025890

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In one embodiment, an apparatus for processing sound includes a means (401) for analyzing a sound signal into a number of frequency bands and a means (403) for applying variable gain to each frequency band independently. Gain in applied under control of a number of gain comparator means (409) each of which generates a number of statistical distribution estimates in respect of each signal and compares those estimates to predetermined hearing response parameters stored in memory (411). The numerous gain compensated frequency bands are then combined (415) in order to generate a single sound signal. The apparatus may be implemented in dedicated hardware embodiment or by software running on a microprocessor.

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HEARWORKS PTY LIMITED384-388 ALBERT STREET EAST MELBOURNE VICTORIA 3002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blamey, Peter South Yarra, AU 2 14
James, Christopher John Toulouse, FR 4 88
Martin, Lois Hawthorne, AU 4 83
Mcdermott, Hugh J Mt. Macedon, AU 4 202
Wildi, Konrad Kretenweg, CH 6 110

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