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=APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENCODING OR DECODING DIRECTIONAL AUDIO CODING PARAMETERS USING QUANTIZATION AND ENTROPY CODING=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Guillaume Fuchs of Bubenreuth (DE)|Guillaume Fuchs of Bubenreuth (DE)]][[Category:Guillaume Fuchs of Bubenreuth (DE)]]

[[:Category:Jürgen Herre of Erlangen (DE)|Jürgen Herre of Erlangen (DE)]][[Category:Jürgen Herre of Erlangen (DE)]]

[[:Category:Fabian K�ch of Erlangen (DE)|Fabian K�ch of Erlangen (DE)]][[Category:Fabian K�ch of Erlangen (DE)]]

[[:Category:Stefan D�hla of Erlangen (DE)|Stefan D�hla of Erlangen (DE)]][[Category:Stefan D�hla of Erlangen (DE)]]

[[:Category:Markus Multrus of Nürnberg (DE)|Markus Multrus of Nürnberg (DE)]][[Category:Markus Multrus of Nürnberg (DE)]]

[[:Category:Oliver Thiergart of Erlangen (DE)|Oliver Thiergart of Erlangen (DE)]][[Category:Oliver Thiergart of Erlangen (DE)]]

[[:Category:Oliver W�bbolt of Hannover (DE)|Oliver W�bbolt of Hannover (DE)]][[Category:Oliver W�bbolt of Hannover (DE)]]

[[:Category:Florin Ghido of Nürnberg (DE)|Florin Ghido of Nürnberg (DE)]][[Category:Florin Ghido of Nürnberg (DE)]]

[[:Category:Stefan Bayer of Nürnberg (DE)|Stefan Bayer of Nürnberg (DE)]][[Category:Stefan Bayer of Nürnberg (DE)]]

[[:Category:Wolfgang Jaegers of Forchheim (DE)|Wolfgang Jaegers of Forchheim (DE)]][[Category:Wolfgang Jaegers of Forchheim (DE)]]

==APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENCODING OR DECODING DIRECTIONAL AUDIO CODING PARAMETERS USING QUANTIZATION AND ENTROPY CODING - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240274139 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENCODING OR DECODING DIRECTIONAL AUDIO CODING PARAMETERS USING QUANTIZATION AND ENTROPY CODING

The patent application describes an apparatus for encoding directional audio coding parameters, including diffuseness parameters and direction parameters, using a parameter calculator to calculate these parameters at different resolutions and a quantizer and encoder processor to generate a quantized and encoded representation of them.

* The apparatus encodes diffuseness parameters and direction parameters for directional audio coding.
* It uses a parameter calculator to calculate diffuseness parameters at one resolution and direction parameters at another resolution.
* The quantizer and encoder processor then generate a quantized and encoded representation of these parameters.

Potential Applications:
- This technology can be used in audio recording and playback systems to enhance the spatial audio experience.
- It can also be applied in virtual reality and augmented reality applications for more immersive soundscapes.

Problems Solved:
- The technology addresses the need for more accurate encoding of directional audio parameters for a better audio experience.
- It solves the challenge of efficiently representing diffuseness and direction parameters in audio coding.

Benefits:
- Improved spatial audio quality in various applications.
- Enhanced immersion and realism in audio playback.
- Efficient encoding and representation of directional audio parameters.

Commercial Applications:
Title: Advanced Directional Audio Encoding Technology for Enhanced Spatial Sound
This technology can be utilized in:
- Audio recording and production studios.
- Virtual reality and augmented reality content creation.
- Gaming industry for realistic audio effects.

Questions about Directional Audio Coding:
1. How does this technology improve the spatial audio experience?
   - This technology enhances the spatial audio experience by accurately encoding diffuseness and direction parameters for more realistic soundscapes.
2. What are the potential applications of this advanced audio encoding technology?
   - The technology can be applied in various industries such as entertainment, gaming, and virtual reality for immersive audio experiences.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an apparatus for encoding directional audio coding parameters comprising diffuseness parameters and direction parameters having a parameter calculator () for calculating the diffuseness parameters with a first time or frequency resolution and for calculating the direction parameters with a second time or frequency resolution; and a quantizer and encoder processor () for generating a quantized and encoded representation of the diffuseness parameters and the direction parameters.



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