Loudness control with noise detection and loudness drop detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9685921
APP PUB NO 20140016791A1
SERIAL NO

13838697

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Loudness control systems or methods may normalize audio signals to a predetermined loudness level. If the audio signal includes moderate background noise, then the background noise may also be normalized to the target loudness level. Noise signals may be detected using content-versus-noise classification, and a loudness control system or method may be adjusted based on the detection of noise. Noise signals may be detected by signal analysis in the frequency domain or in the time domain. Loudness control systems may also produce undesirable audio effects when content shifts from a high overall loudness level to a lower overall loudness level. Such loudness drops may be detected, and the loudness control system may be adjusted to minimize the undesirable effects during the transition between loudness levels.

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DTS INC5220 LAS VIRGENES ROAD CALABASAS CA 91302

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Smith, Brandon Kirkland, US 73 868
Thompson, Jeff Bothell, US 43 1017
Warner, Aaron Seattle, US 16 323

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