US Patent 10475456 Smart coding mode switching in audio rate adaptation

A method of smart coding mode switching includes receiving a first data including a primary copy and a partial copy. The method includes determining if switching a coding mode from channel aware mode to non-channel aware mode may be advantageous. The method further includes transmitting a request to another device for coding mode switch in response to determination result. The method includes receiving and decoding of a second data that includes a primary copy.