DUAL-MODE ENCODER, SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME, AND METHOD FOR GENERATING INFRA-RED SIGNALS
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1. A dual-mode encoder, comprising:
- a logic device, wherein the logic device comprises;
a first input terminal for receiving a signal associated with an audio source;
a second input terminal for receiving a mode instruction signal; and
an output terminal for outputting an encoded signal,and wherein the logic device is configured to;
operate in a first mode by encoding the received associated signal according to a first protocol; and
operate in a second mode by encoding the received associated signal according to a second protocol.
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Abstract
A dual-mode encoder. The encoder includes a logic device. The logic device includes a first input terminal for receiving a signal associated with an audio source, a second input terminal for receiving a mode instruction signal, and an output terminal for outputting an encoded signal. The logic device is configured to operate in a first mode by encoding the received associated signal according to a first protocol, and to operate in a second mode by encoding the received associated signal according to a second protocol.
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1. A dual-mode encoder, comprising:
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a logic device, wherein the logic device comprises; a first input terminal for receiving a signal associated with an audio source; a second input terminal for receiving a mode instruction signal; and an output terminal for outputting an encoded signal, and wherein the logic device is configured to; operate in a first mode by encoding the received associated signal according to a first protocol; and operate in a second mode by encoding the received associated signal according to a second protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system, comprising:
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a dual-mode encoder; and an infra-red emitter connected to the dual mode encoder. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for generating an infra-red signal, the method comprising:
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operating an encoder in a first mode of operation; operating the encoder in a second mode of operation if a mode instruction signal is received at the encoder; and generating an infra-red signal with an IR emitter based on an encoded signal received from the encoder, wherein the generated infra-red signal is decodable by; an analog headphone if the encoded signal was encoded while the encoder was operating in the first mode; and a digital headphone if the encoded signal was encoded while the encoder was operating in the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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