Frequency Modulation

/ˈfrikwənsi ˌmɑdʒəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A method of encoding information by varying the frequency of a carrier wave, relevant in legal contexts concerning telecommunications regulation and patent law.
    The patent dispute hinged on the novel aspects of the frequency modulation technique used in the device.

Forms

  • frequency modulation

Commentary

Primarily technical but relevant legally in regulatory and intellectual property contexts, especially patents.

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