Claims
- 1. In a data processing system, a method for converting and encoding an analog waveform to a digital format, comprising the steps of:
- interrupting all system operations to create a period of electrical silence;
- performing digital sampling of said analog waveform during said period of electrical silence; and
- resuming system operations after said digital sampling has been completed.
- 2. In a data processing system, a silent system, comprising:
- data logic and conversion means;
- data sampling means; and
- means for shutting down operation of said data logic and conversion means during operation of said data sampling means.
Parent Case Info
This is a division of application Ser. No. 08/110,335, filed Aug. 20, 1993, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,479,168, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 07/937,631, filed Oct. 6, 1992, (abandoned), which is a continuation of Ser. No. 07/702,073 filed May 29, 1991, (abandoned).
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Divisions (1)
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