[mythtv] Commerial detection possibility?

[Joe Ripley]

On 8/17/06, John Johnson <johnatl at mac.com> wrote:
>
> RE: Commercial detection
>
> One possibility I haven't see mentioned is the fact that some/most
> commercials attenuate the midrange frequencies to get your attention. E.g.
> When someone is pissed, their vocal cords become tighter, and reduce the
> midrange frequencies. So when you hear, "Homeowners, need cash?" You have
> to look.
>
> Regards,
>    JJ



That's true... commercials also seem to have a higher volume than the actual
program as well.  This is just me judging on my own hearing.  I've never
actually done any analysis...    yet.

- Joe
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