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Field frame macroblock encoding decision

US5878166A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 1995
Grant dateMar 2, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T9/007
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A rate control algorithm for an MPEG-2 compliant encoder is described. The rate control algorithm has embodiments useful for constant bit rate and variable bit rate encoding. In particular, the invention relates to a field frame macroblock encoding decision.

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