18101889. ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONVERTING NUMBER OF AUDIO CHANNELS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE OPERATING METHOD simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONVERTING NUMBER OF AUDIO CHANNELS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE OPERATING METHOD
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONVERTING NUMBER OF AUDIO CHANNELS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE OPERATING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18101889 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONVERTING NUMBER OF AUDIO CHANNELS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE OPERATING METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device that includes an Application Processor (AP) with a CPU and an audio processing unit. The audio processing unit receives an audio stream of M channels from the CPU and converts it into an N-channel audio stream, which is different from the original M-channel stream. The N-channel audio stream is then outputted through an output device.
- The electronic device has an audio processing unit that can convert an audio stream from one channel configuration to another.
- The audio processing unit can receive an audio stream of M channels and convert it into an N-channel audio stream.
- The N-channel audio stream is outputted through an output device.
- The device can detect a connection with an external electronic device through an audio output interface.
- Based on information received from the CPU, the device can determine whether to stop converting the M-channel audio stream into the N-channel audio stream.
- If the determination is to stop the conversion, the device can transmit the M-channel audio stream to the external electronic device via the audio output interface.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This technology can be used in audio devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops to provide flexibility in channel configurations.
- It can be used in audio production and editing software to convert audio streams between different channel configurations.
- It can be used in audio conferencing systems to adapt the audio stream to different speaker setups.
Problems solved by this technology:
- This technology solves the problem of limited compatibility between audio devices with different channel configurations.
- It allows for seamless transmission of audio streams between devices with different channel configurations.
- It provides flexibility in adapting audio streams to different speaker setups.
Benefits of this technology:
- It enhances the compatibility and interoperability of audio devices.
- It simplifies the process of transmitting audio streams between devices with different channel configurations.
- It provides users with the flexibility to adapt audio streams to their specific needs and preferences.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes: an Application Processor (AP) including a CPU; and an audio processing unit configured to: receive an audio stream of M channels from the CPU, convert the M-channel audio stream into an N-channel audio stream, the N-channel being different from the M-channel, output the N-channel audio stream through an output device. The audio processing unit is further configured to: detect a connection with the external electronic device through an audio output interface; determine whether to stop the converting the M-channel audio stream into the N-channel audio stream, based on information received from the CPU; and transmit, via the audio output interface, the M-channel audio stream to the external electronic device in response to the determination of stopping the converting the M-channel audio stream into the N-channel audio stream.
