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Method and apparatus for multi-core video decoder

US9363523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2013
Grant dateJun 7, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N19/44
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for a multi-core video decoder for decoding a single bitstream are disclosed. The multi-core video decoder comprises a first video decoder configured to receive the bitstream, parse header information to determine buffer management for a plurality decoding jobs based on the header information, and assign decoding jobs based upon the buffer management. A second video decoder configured to receive the bitstream and decode the bitstream based on an assigned decoding job from the first video decoder.

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