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Method and apparatus for run-length encoding video data

US6594398B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2000
Grant dateJul 15, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N19/91
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

New and improved methods and apparatus for run-length encoding video data. These techniques are especially suited to digital video applications, in which input to a video decoder is generated in order to determine run lengths and amplitudes. The implementations are suitable for widely-used image compression standards that integrate various algorithms into a compression system, such as the standards specified in the Digital Video Standard (the “Blue Book”).

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