TRANSCODER WITH DYNAMIC AUDIO CHANNEL CHANGING
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1. A method of transcoding an input stream at a transcoder, the method comprising:
- in response to a change in audio configuration of the input stream from a first number of audio channels to a second number of channels, automatically reconfiguring the transcoder to transcode the input stream according to the second number of channels.
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Abstract
A transcoder is arranged to transcode a stream having a dynamically changing audio configuration, such as a changing number of audio channels. The transcoder can receive an input stream whereby changes in the content associated with the input stream causes corresponding changes to the configuration of audio data encoded in the input stream. The transcoder is arranged to detect the change in audio configuration and, in response, to dynamically reconfigure its decoder and encoder modules to continue to transcode the audio data after the audio configuration change.
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1. A method of transcoding an input stream at a transcoder, the method comprising:
in response to a change in audio configuration of the input stream from a first number of audio channels to a second number of channels, automatically reconfiguring the transcoder to transcode the input stream according to the second number of channels. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method, comprising:
in response to determining a change in the number of audio channels included in a received input stream, synchronizing reconfiguration of a decoder module and an encoder module to transcode the input stream. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
- 16. A device, comprising a transcoder to receive an input stream, the transcoder arranged to automatically reconfigure a decoder and an encoder in response to a change in audio configuration of the input stream from a first number of audio channels to a second number of channels so that the decoder and encoder automatically transcode the input stream according to the second number of channels.
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