18506663. AUDIO MIXING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)

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AUDIO MIXING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Takao Katayama of Matsumoto-shi (JP)

Fumihito Baisho of Kai-shi (JP)

Tsutomu Nonaka of Hino-shi (JP)

AUDIO MIXING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18506663 titled 'AUDIO MIXING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an audio mixing device that can mix multiple pieces of audio data to be played simultaneously, while also arbitrating the input of additional audio data to the mixing circuit.

  • The mixing circuit is designed to mix a range of audio data inputs in the same period and output a mixing signal.
  • The arbitration circuit manages the input of additional audio data beyond a certain point to the mixing circuit.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Professional audio mixing studios
  • Live sound mixing for concerts
  • Audio production for film and television

Problems Solved

This technology solves issues related to:

  • Simultaneous mixing of multiple audio sources
  • Managing input overload in audio mixing devices

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved audio mixing capabilities
  • Efficient management of multiple audio inputs
  • Enhanced sound quality in mixed audio output

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology include:

  • Audio equipment manufacturing
  • Software development for audio mixing
  • Entertainment industry for audio production

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be traditional audio mixing consoles that require manual input management for multiple audio sources.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing audio mixing devices?

Answer: This article does not provide a direct comparison to existing audio mixing devices in terms of performance, features, or cost.

What is the potential impact of this technology on the audio industry?

Answer: The article does not delve into the potential industry-wide implications of this technology on audio production, distribution, or consumption.


Original Abstract Submitted

An audio mixing device includes: a mixing circuit configured to mix a plurality of pieces of audio data to be played included in first to p-th audio data among first to n-th audio data when the plurality of pieces of audio data are input in a same period, and output a mixing signal, n being an integer of three or more and p being an integer equal to or larger than two and less than n; and an arbitration circuit configured to arbitrate input of (p+1)-th to n-th audio data among the first to n-th audio data to the mixing circuit.