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Multistandard video decoder and decompression system for processing encoded bit streams including a reconfigurable processing stage and methods relating thereto

US7149811B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2001
Grant dateDec 12, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2024

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

Abstract

A pipeline video decoder and decompression system handles a plurality of separately encoded bit streams arranged as a single serial bit stream of digital bits and having separately encoded pairs of control codes and corresponding data carried in the serial bit stream, A reconfigurable decode and parser processing means positioned in certain of the stages is responsive to a recognized control token and reconfigures a particular stage to handle an identified data token.

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