Method and apparatus for modifying an encoded signal

Abstract

Voice Quality Enhancement is performed directly in a coded domain. At least one parameter of a first encoded signal is modified, which results in a corresponding at least one modified parameter. The at least one parameter of the first encoded signal is replaced with the at least one modified parameter, which results in a second encoded signal which, in a decoded state, approximates a target signal that is a function of at least the first encoded signal in at least a partially decoded state. Thus, the signal does not have to go through intermediate decoder/re-encoder(s), which can degrade overall speech quality. Computational resources required for a complete re-encoding are not needed. Overall delay of the system is minimized. The CD-VQE system can be used in any network in which signals are communicated in a coded domain, such as a Third Generation (3G) wireless network.

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