Schroders has patented a method for managing data in low latency systems, specifically in audio devices. The method involves dynamically adjusting memory handlers to maintain an acceptable gap time for processing media streams, reducing latency issues commonly faced in audio systems with multiple data rates. GlobalData’s report on Schroders gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

According to GlobalData’s company profile on Schroders, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Schroders's grant share as of February 2024 was 56%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Dynamic buffer management for low latency media synchronization

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Schroders Plc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11924506B2) discloses a method for data management in a media device within low latency systems. The method involves initiating the receipt of a media stream, detecting missing media data, and dynamically conditioning memory handlers to maintain an acceptable gap time for processing the media stream. The first memory handler, associated with a fixed size memory, and the second memory handler, associated with a dynamically adjustable size memory, work together to ensure seamless processing of the media stream. If missing media data is detected, the method involves feeding media data from the second memory handler to the first memory handler and adjusting the memory handler sizes based on depletion thresholds.

Furthermore, the patent also describes a system and a computer program product for data management in a media device in low latency systems. The system includes a media input-output interface, first and second memory handlers with acceptable gap times, and a processor for dynamically conditioning the memory handlers. Similarly, the computer program product, embodied in a non-transitory computer-readable medium, includes instructions for initiating media stream receipt, detecting missing media data, and dynamically conditioning the memory handlers. The system and computer program product follow a similar process as the method described earlier, involving adjusting memory handler sizes based on depletion thresholds to ensure efficient processing of the media stream within low latency systems.

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