For externally clocked digital audio input, determining a valid clock and muting audio during synchronization

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7710294
APP PUB NO 20080143566A1
SERIAL NO

11551010

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Methods and apparatus for determining the existence of an external clock over a digital input port on a computer. In one embodiment, the external clock is validated, and a lock is performed when the clock is valid. Whenever a loss of the lock is detected, and, if a re-lock is likely, the apparatus is muted so that audio artifacts that would otherwise be heard are minimized. The methods and apparatus also provide automatic re-locking to the external clock when a sampling rate change is detected.

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  • APPLE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Guetta, Anthony Palo Alto, US 28 1467
Montagne, Raymond Cupertino, US 2 2
Mora, Matthew Xavier Fremont, US 8 29

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