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One-bit run-length encoding and playback system

  • US 5,941,936 A
  • Filed: 10/30/1997
  • Issued: 08/24/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An audio recording system, comprising:

  • a one-bit converter for generating a plurality of channels of digital audio data from one or more external sources;

    means for interleaving the plurality of channels into a run-length data stream, wherein the run-length data stream comprises a series of binary values indicating run-length lengths for each of the channels of digital audio data; and

    an input interface for accepting timing and control data associated with the audio data;

    means for inserting control and synchronization markers derived from the timing and control data into the run-length data stream, so that the digital audio data may be correctly located upon playback.

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