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Audio coding selection based on device operating condition

  • US 8,615,398 B2
  • Filed: 01/29/2009
  • Issued: 12/24/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a sensor configured to determine an ambient noise level at a device; and

    a selector implemented at least partially in hardware and configured to select a first audio coding process for the device if the ambient noise level is above a threshold noise level, the first audio coding process consuming less power than a second audio coding process during audio processing at the device, the selector selecting the second audio coding process if the ambient noise level is below the threshold noise level.

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