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News Release 06-036
Hear, Hear!
Scientists develop better method for converting sounds to electronic signals
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have derived a better coding scheme to convert sound into digital signals. The method, which is based on the codes used in the brain's auditory system, could improve the quality of sound generated by cochlear implants and other electronic devices.
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