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Robust MPEG-2 multiplexing system and method using an adjustable time stamp

US7298741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2003
Grant dateNov 20, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/23608
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are provided for robust Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG-2) multiplexing information using an adjustable time stamp. The method comprises: accepting a plurality of digital programs; encoding each program into frames; generating a decoding time stamp (DTS) and a corresponding presentation time stamp (PTS), measured with respect to a program clock reference (PCR) for each frame; generating a packetized elementary stream (PES) packet, with a PES header including the PCR, DTS, and PTS, for each frame; time division multiplexing (TDM) the PES packets into a MPEG-2 transport stream; at the time of insertion into the MPEG-2 transport stream, comparing the DTS and PTS values to the PCR value in each header; modifying the DTS value in the PES header in response to the comparison; and, transmitting the MPEG-2 transport stream.

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