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Bit rate reduction in audio encoders by exploiting auditory temporal masking

EP 1777698 B1 · Applicant: Her Majesty in Right of Canada as Represented by the Minister of Industry

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  • Filed August 27, 2003 and granted September 3, 2008. A European patent lasts at most 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 27, 2023.
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FiledAugust 27, 2003
PublishedApril 25, 2007
GrantedSeptember 3, 2008
Term endedAugust 27, 2023
Application numberEP 07002179
Classification (CPC)G10L19/02

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