Abstract: A multi-channel encoder/decoder scheme additionally preferably generates a waveform-type residual signal. This residual signal is transmitted together with one or more multi-channel parameters to a decoder. In contrast to a purely parametric multi-channel decoder, the enhanced decoder generates a multi-channel output signal having an improved output quality because of the additional residual signal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 14, 2005
Date of Patent:
August 11, 2009
Assignee:
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschunng E.V.