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Decoder and method at the decoder for synchronizing the rendering of contents received through different networks

US10063938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2012
Grant dateAug 28, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8547
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of decoding an audio/video content transmitted over a broadband network. The method being based on the quick decoding of the first frames of a group of pictures without rendering them if the group of pictures arrives too late to be rendered synchronously with another audio/video content received through a broadcast network. The method allowing the synchronized rendering of contents respectively received over broadcast and broadband networks as soon as possible for the viewer.

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