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Method and apparatus for automated transcoder selection

US6965947B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2000
Grant dateNov 15, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/329
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for automated transcoder selection in a data processing system for transcoding content using a set of transcoders. A request is received for the content from a client, wherein the request includes a set of characteristics. A transcoder is selected from the set of transcoders having a best match to the set of characteristics. The content is transcoded using the transcoder to form transcoded content.

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