Adaptive RD Optimized Hybrid Sound Coding
van Schijndel NH, Bensa J, Christensen MG, Colomes C, Edler B, Heusdens RR, Jensen JH, Jensen SH, Kleijn B, Kot VS, Kövesi B, Lindblom J, Massaloux D, Niamut OA, Nordén F, Plasberg JH, Vafin R, van de Par S, Virette D, Wübbolt O (2008)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2008
Journal
Publisher: Audio Engineering Society
Edited Volumes: J. Audio Eng. Soc.
City/Town: San Francisco, CA
Book Volume: 56
Pages Range: 787-809
Edition: 10
Journal Issue: 10
Abstract
Traditionally, sound codecs have been developed with a particular application in mind, their performance being optimized for specific types of input signals, such as speech or audio (music), and application constraints, such as low bit rate, high quality, or low delay. There is, however, an increasing need for more generic sound codecs, created by the emergence of heterogeneous networks and the convergence of communication and entertainment devices. To obtain such versatility, this study employs hybrid sound coding based on operational rate-distortion (RD) optimization principles. Applying this concept, a prototype coder has been implemented with emphasis on (dynamic) adaptation to the input and to application constraints. With this prototype, listening tests have been performed for different application scenarios. The results demonstrate the versatility of the concept while keeping competitive sound quality compared to dedicated state-of-the-art codecs.
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Microsoft Corporation
United States (USA) (US)
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Netherlands (NL)
Télécom ParisTech / École nationale supérieure des télécommunications (ENST)
France (FR)
Aalborg University
Denmark (DK)
Philips Electronics Nederland BV
Netherlands (NL)
Huawei’s German Research Center (GRC)
Germany (DE)
Royal Institute of Technology / Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH)
Sweden (SE)
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Germany (DE)
Oticon A/S
Denmark (DK)
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Germany (DE)
Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research / Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk onderzoek (TNO)
Netherlands (NL)
United States (USA) (US)
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Netherlands (NL)
Télécom ParisTech / École nationale supérieure des télécommunications (ENST)
France (FR)
Aalborg University
Denmark (DK)
Philips Electronics Nederland BV
Netherlands (NL)
Huawei’s German Research Center (GRC)
Germany (DE)
Royal Institute of Technology / Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH)
Sweden (SE)
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Germany (DE)
Oticon A/S
Denmark (DK)
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Germany (DE)
Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research / Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk onderzoek (TNO)
Netherlands (NL)
How to cite
APA:
van Schijndel, N.H., Bensa, J., Christensen, M.G., Colomes, C., Edler, B., Heusdens, R.R.,... Wübbolt, O. (2008). Adaptive RD Optimized Hybrid Sound Coding. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 56(10), 787-809.
MLA:
van Schijndel, Nicolle H., et al. "Adaptive RD Optimized Hybrid Sound Coding." Journal of the Audio Engineering Society 56.10 (2008): 787-809.
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