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Title: Innovations of Robert J McAulay
Introduction
Robert J McAulay is a notable inventor based in Lexington, MA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of audio and speech signal processing. With a total of 6 patents to his name, McAulay's work has had a profound impact on communication technologies.
Latest Patents
One of McAulay's latest patents is titled "Scalable and embedded codec for speech and audio signals." This invention discloses a system and method for processing audio and speech signals, providing compatibility across various communication devices that operate at different sampling frequencies and bit rates. The system's analyzer divides the input signal into different portions, ensuring that at least one portion carries sufficient information for intelligible reconstruction of the input signal. Additionally, the analyzer encodes separate information about other portions of the signal in an embedded manner, facilitating a smooth transition from low bit-rate to high bit-rate applications. This innovation allows communication devices to extract corresponding information from the output bit stream, regardless of their operating parameters. The invention also includes non-linear techniques to enhance overall system performance and a novel method for improving the quantization of signal parameters.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, McAulay has worked with prestigious organizations such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Lucent Technologies Inc. His experience in these institutions has allowed him to collaborate with leading experts in the field.
Collaborations
Some of McAulay's notable coworkers include Thomas F Quatieri, Jr and Joseph Gerard Aguilar. Their collaborative efforts have contributed to advancements in audio processing technologies.
Conclusion
Robert J McAulay's innovations in audio and speech signal processing have significantly advanced communication technologies. His contributions continue to influence the development of efficient and effective audio processing systems.
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