Re: [codec] Conformance with unusual sample rates

I agree that it was a poor choice of words on my part. What I really 
wanted to know was whether I could use Opus in a particular way without 
violating the terms of the IPR declarations, and that question has been 
answered to my satisfaction.

John Ridges

On 11/18/2011 3:16 PM, Stephan Wenger wrote:
> Hi,
> Whether a conforming opus implementation is indeed "unencumbered" is not
> for us to decide.  The one thing conformance should buy you is that you
> can rely on the assurances provided in the IPR declarations against opus.
> Arguably, even ALL of those create encumbrances, for example restriction
> in your use of your own patents due to reciprocity conditions and whatnot.
> Stephan
>
> On 11.18.2011 22:29 , "John Ridges"<jridges@masque.com>  wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Since the codec conformance is a hot topic right now, I thought I would
>> ask a (probably dumb) question. Is it possible to create a conforming
>> (and thus unencumbered) Opus codec from the reference implementation
>> that can use a sample rate of, say, 44100 Hz? If so, what are the rules
>> that would guarantee conformance? Thanks,
>>
>> John Ridges
>>
>>
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