Audio Signal Encoding Method for Bit Utilization Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing audio signal encoding methods in communication technologies do not effectively utilize bits available for each audio channel, leading to bit waste or an inability to provide audio services that match the encoding rate for remote users.

Innovation Solution

An audio signal encoding method that encodes audio signals based on the number of audio channels and the encoding rate, utilizing down-mixed processing and codestream multiplexing to optimize bit utilization and ensure matching audio services for remote users.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If uniform encoding process is applied without considering different encoding rates, then the encoding process is simple, but the number of bits available for each audio channel exceeds or is less than the number of bits necessary for encoding, resulting in bit waste or inability to provide matching audio services

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveencoding process simplicityVSAvoidbit waste
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the encoding rate adaptive rather than fixed. The system dynamically adjusts the encoding rate based on the actual audio channel characteristics and available bits, allowing the encoding process to optimize bit utilization in real-time while maintaining simplicity through automated rate adaptation mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the encoding rate parameter dynamically based on the number of audio channels and available bits. By adjusting this key parameter according to different encoding scenarios (e.g., high-rate vs. low-rate encoding), the system optimizes bit allocation to match the actual encoding requirements, preventing both bit waste and service mismatch.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If uniform encoding process is applied without considering different encoding rates, then the encoding process is simple, but the audio service does not match the encoding rate for remote users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveencoding process simplicityVSAvoidaudio service matching
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts the encoding rate to match the capabilities and requirements of remote users. By continuously monitoring and adjusting the encoding rate based on user conditions and available bits, the system maintains simplicity in the encoding process while achieving high adaptability to different user scenarios and network conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor the encoding process and adjust the encoding rate based on actual performance and user requirements. This feedback loop ensures that the audio service consistently matches the encoding rate, improving adaptability while keeping the overall process simple through automated adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Device complexity

If the number of bits available for each audio channel is not optimized, then the encoding process is straightforward, but bits are wasted or insufficient for proper encoding

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveencoding process complexityVSAvoidbit utilization efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes bit utilization by dynamically changing the encoding rate parameter based on the number of audio channels and available bits. This parameter adjustment ensures that the encoding process uses the exact number of bits needed, improving bit utilization efficiency while maintaining reasonable process complexity through automated optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies partial action by encoding only the necessary number of bits required for each audio channel based on the available bits and encoding rate. This prevents both bit waste (excessive action) and encoding failures (insufficient action) by precisely matching the encoding rate to the available resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentEP4550318A1Audio signal encoding method and apparatus, and electronic device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.05.07 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure are an audio signal encoding method and apparatus, and an electronic device and a storage medium. The method comprises: acquiring a scenario-based audio signal; determining the number of channels and an encoding rate of the audio signal; and performing encoding processing on the audio signal according to the number of channels and the encoding rate, so as to generate an encoded code stream. Therefore, by means of performing encoding processing on an audio signal according to the number of channels and an encoding rate, the number of bits that can be used can be fully utilized during an encoding process, the waste of the number of bits is avoided, and an audio service matching the encoding rate is provided for a remote user.