System and method for simultaneously encoding data in multiple formats and at different bit rates
US6529146B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/658
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for simultaneously and synchronously encoding a data signal in multiple formats and at multiple bit rates. According to one aspect of the invention, plural encoding stations are controlled by one central controller, which controls the encoding format carried out by each encoding station, and also controls the commencement of the encoding process to ensure that each encoding station simultaneously commences the encoding process, thereby synchronizing the encoded streams.
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