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Adaptive compression of video reference frames

US8204106B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2007
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N19/46
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for providing intermediate compression or decompression for use with a video decoder and a memory. In one aspect, there is provided a method including receiving information to enable compression of a macroblock. At an intermediate section coupled to a video decoder and a memory, a macroblock may be compressed. The compression of the macroblock may be based on the received information. The compressed macroblock may be provided to memory. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.

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