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Multi-format video decoder with vector processing instructions and methods for use therewith

US9369713B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2014
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2034

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

Abstract

A video decoder includes an entropy decoding device that generates entropy decoded (EDC) data from an encoded video signal. A multi-format video decoding device includes a plurality of vector processor units that generate a decoded video signal from the EDC data. The plurality of vector processing units are programmed via VPU instructions formatted to include a vector instruction portion, a scalar instruction portion, and a branching instruction portion.

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