Abstract: 1. A pulse code modulation system, including a source of intelligence conveying code groups of pulse elements of pulse code modulated signals, apparatus for suppressing individual pulse elements of said code groups of pulse elements of said pulse code modulated signals at recurring intervals of time, means for transmitting other signals during said intervals during which said pulses are suppressed, and receiving apparatus for recovering said other signals from said pulse code modulation signals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 24, 1948
Date of Patent:
November 9, 1976
Assignee:
Bell Telephone Laboratories, Incorporated