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Optimized scanning of transform coefficients in video coding

US5500678A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 1994
Grant dateMar 19, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N19/46
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved scanning apparatus and method which allows for increased coding efficiency over conventional zigzag scans is disclosed. The invention advantageously allows for total compatibility with the MPEG-1 standard, and accomodates video sequences which may be composed of both the progressive and interlaced format frames.

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