Audio Signal Decoding with Grouped Entropy Coding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current signal compression and recovery techniques face limitations in maximizing transmission efficiency, especially in complex communication environments, and there is a need for enhanced processing schemes to improve data coding and entropy coding efficiency.

Innovation Solution

The method involves a system with data grouping, encoding, and entropy encoding using Pulse Code Modulation (PCM), Pilot-Based Coding (PBC), and Differential Coding (DIFF) schemes, along with variable length encoding and multiplexing, to optimize data transmission efficiency by selecting the most efficient coding schemes based on data characteristics and grouping methods.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional signal compression techniques are used, then data transmission is achieved, but transmission efficiency is insufficient in complex communication environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidadaptation to communication environments
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments audio signals into multiple frequency bands and processes each band independently using different coding schemes. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to varying communication conditions for different frequency components, improving overall transmission efficiency while maintaining adaptability to complex communication environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic selection of coding schemes (PCM, PBC, DIFF) based on current communication conditions and data characteristics. The system dynamically adjusts the coding approach for different frequency bands and time frames, enabling optimal transmission efficiency under varying communication environments rather than using a static coding method.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Quantity of substance

If data is compressed with high compression rates, then transmission bandwidth is reduced, but audio or video quality may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata volumeVSAvoidaudio quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different coding schemes to different frequency bands based on their specific characteristics. Important frequency bands with high perceptual significance use more robust coding methods to preserve audio quality, while less critical bands use higher compression. This local differentiation of quality levels achieves high overall compression while maintaining perceived audio fidelity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes coding parameters dynamically based on the importance and characteristics of different frequency bands. By adjusting compression parameters locally for each band rather than applying uniform compression, the system achieves high compression rates overall while preserving audio quality in critical frequency regions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If multiple coding schemes are used to improve efficiency, then transmission efficiency increases, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata coding efficiencyVSAvoidcoding system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the audio signal into multiple frequency bands and applies different coding schemes to each segment. This segmentation strategy improves coding efficiency by matching coding methods to specific frequency characteristics, while the modular segmented structure actually simplifies the overall system architecture compared to attempting to process all frequencies with a single complex scheme.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses dynamic selection among multiple coding schemes (PCM, PBC, DIFF) based on current data characteristics and communication conditions. This dynamic approach improves coding efficiency by choosing the most appropriate method for each situation, while the selection mechanism itself provides a manageable complexity level through rule-based decision making rather than requiring all schemes to operate simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP1949062B1Method and apparatus for decoding an audio signal
Publication Date: 2014.05.14 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

An apparatus for processing a signal and method thereof are disclosed. Data coding and entropy coding are performed with interconnection, and grouping is used to enhance coding efficiency. The present invention includes the steps of obtaining index information and entropy- decoding the index information and identifying a content corresponding to the entropy-decoded index information and selecting entropy table.