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Multi-symbol/coefficient decode operation for Huffman codes

US6956511B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2004
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M7/425
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for use in Huffman decoding are described. In exemplary systems, a JPEG Huffman decoder is capable of simultaneously decoding multiple coefficients and/or symbols in a single table lookup. Methods for designing, building, and using such a table are included. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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