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| 8174616 | Method and apparatus for transitioning from a first display format to a second display format A letterbox detector includes a detection module configured to determine aspect ratio changes in an input signal. A transition module is configured to transition between a plurality of display modes associated with the aspect ratio changes. A first display mode to a... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8161510 | Apparatus and method for data caching to reduce channel change delay An apparatus performs a data caching operation responsive to a channel change event which reduces channel change times. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a cache memory operative to cache an incoming data stream responsive to a channel cha... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8160140 | Method and apparatus for transmitting multiple video streams over a video channel There are provided methods and apparatus for transmitting multiple video streams over a video channel. A video encoder is provided for encoding a plurality of streams corresponding to a plurality of programs. The video encoder includes an encoder (300) for en... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8159606 | Method and apparatus for reversible, polynomial based image scaling A method and apparatus are provided for reversible, polynomial based image scaling. The apparatus includes a video scaler for performing image scaling from a first base resolution image to a higher resolution image, and from the higher resolution image to a second b... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8155208 | Adaptive weighting of reference pictures in video decoding A video decoder, encoder, and corresponding methods for processing video signal data for an image block and a particular reference picture index to predict the image block are disclosed that utilize adaptive weighting of reference pictures to enhance video compressi... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8155192 | Scalable encoding and decoding of interlaced digital video data Fully scalable encoder and decoder for interlaced video. A method for encoding an interlaced sequence of digital video data decomposes the interlaced video sequence into first and second fields, performs digital filtering to get lower frequency and higher frequency ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8155191 | Method and apparatus for fast mode decision of B-frames in a video encoder There are provided video encoders and corresponding methods for performing fast mode decision of B-frames. A video encoder for encoding video data for a B slice that is divisible into macroblocks includes an encoder (OO) for performing mode selection when encoding a... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8149924 | Adaptive weighting of reference pictures in video decoding A video decoder, encoder, and corresponding methods for processing video signal data for an image block and a particular reference picture index to predict the image block are disclosed that utilize adaptive weighting of reference pictures to enhance video compressi... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8144787 | Adaptive weighting of reference pictures in video decoding A video decoder, encoder, and corresponding methods for processing video signal data for an image block and a particular reference picture index to predict the image block are disclosed that utilize adaptive weighting of reference pictures to enhance video compressi... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8144786 | Adaptive weighting of reference pictures in video decoding A video decoder, encoder, and corresponding methods for processing video signal data for an image block and a particular reference picture index to predict the image block are disclosed that utilize adaptive weighting of reference pictures to enhance video compressi... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8144785 | Adaptive weighting of reference pictures in video decoding A video decoder, encoder, and corresponding methods for processing video signal data for an image block and a particular reference picture index to predict the image block are disclosed that utilize adaptive weighting of reference pictures to enhance video compressi... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8135234 | Method and apparatus for edge-based spatio-temporal filtering There are provided methods and apparatus for edge-based spatio-temporal filtering. An apparatus for filtering a sequence of pictures includes a spatial filter, a motion compensator, a deblocking filter, and a temporal filter. The spatial filter is for spatially filt... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8130831 | Two-layer encoding for hybrid high-definition DVD A hybrid high-definition encoder and method are disclosed, for processing signal data as a plurality of block transform coefficients for each of base layer data and enhancement layer data, where the encoder includes a two-layer decomposition unit for decomposing an ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8116376 | Complexity scalable video decoding A video decoder, a video decoding method, a video encoder and a video encoding method are disclosed. A video decoder for decoding a video bitstream for an image block includes a motion vector resolution reducer and a motion compensator. The motion vector resolution ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8098820 | Conditional access system for broadcast digital television A method for managing access to scrambled broadcast or transmitted events received from a variety of service providers (including broadcast television networks, cable television networks, digital satellite systems). Each service provider employs the same public key ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8094711 | Adaptive reference picture generation A video encoder and corresponding method are provided for encoding an input picture or image block using a prediction from a reference-only picture, where the encoder includes a picture buffer for storing a previously coded picture, and a reference processing unit i... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8085846 | Method and apparatus for decoding hybrid intra-inter coded blocks A hybrid intra-inter bi-predictive (or multi-predictive) coding mode allows both intraframe (intra) and interframe (inter) predictions to be combined together for hybrid-encoding a current macroblock or a subblock. Bi-prediction may be used also in I-pictures, combi... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8085845 | Method and apparatus for encoding hybrid intra-inter coded blocks A hybrid intra-inter bi-predictive (or multi-predictive) coding mode allows both intraframe (intra) and interframe (inter) predictions to be combined together for hybrid-encoding a current macroblock or a subblock. Bi-prediction may be used also in I-pictures, combi... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8073048 | Method and apparatus for minimizing number of reference pictures used for inter-coding A method for minimizing and optimizing a list of active reference pictures to be used for (forward or backward) inter coding of a current picture, or of a pixel region (e.g., video object) within the current picture. Setting the number of active reference pictures i... | 12/06/2011 |
| RE42994 | Method for replacing parts of a digitally coded picture, and device for carrying out the method A method for replacing parts of a digitally coded picture (11) is proposed. The digitally coded picture (11) may correspond to a sub-picture which is displayed on the screen of a television set (10). In the method, each line of the picture (1... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8065591 | Method of transmitting digital data packets and device implementing the method and receiver The invention relates to a method of transmitting digital data packets protected by error correction packets and more precisely the manner of inserting these correction packets into the data packet stream so as to increase the correction effectiveness of the error c... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8060902 | System for receiving broadcast digital data comprising a master digital terminal, and at least one slave digital terminal The system for receiving broadcast digital data (in particular pay television services) comprises a master digital terminal (1), and at least one slave digital terminal (2) connected to the master terminal by a link (3) and able to receive prote... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8054887 | Method and apparatus for encoding a picture sequence using predicted and non-predicted pictures which each include multiple macroblocks In MPEG, most video frames are encoded in inter mode. Every now and than a video frame is encoded in intra mode in order to limit error propagation and to enable access points for starting decoding of the video sequence. According to the invention, however, it is su... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8037222 | Method for the data exchange between network devices Two or more electronic devices are connected via a bus system building a cluster or chain of devices. A device can be selected using a control device, wherein an user interface for the selected device is generated based on description data which are stored in the se... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8028096 | Method for using the hand-held device in a multimedia home network The present invention relates to a hand-held device comprising connection means for supporting an internet data transmission link between the hand-held device and the internet; browser means for fetching internet data from the internet; input means for receiving a u... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8024752 | Method and apparatus for permitting unconfirmed viewing time with addressable pay TV A method for managing access to a signal representative of an event of a service provider by permitting a subscriber of the service provider to view an event for which the subscriber is not authorized for a specified time period; and transmitting at least one author... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8015474 | Adaptive forward error correction There are described apparatus and methods for adaptive forward error correction (FEC), one use being for video streaming over a wireless network. The apparatus includes an FEC encoder and an adaptive FEC device. The FEC encoder is for encoding k packets of source da... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8014447 | Process and arrangement for encoding video pictures Today's video codecs require the intelligent choice between many coding options. This choice can efficiently be done using Lagrangian coder control. But Lagrangian coder control only provides results given a particular Lagrange parameter, which correspond to some un... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8010863 | Method and apparatus for synchronizing multiple multimedia streams There are provided a method and apparatus for synchronizing a plurality of media streams that use Forward Error Correction. The apparatus includes a memory device (110), a FEC encoder (120), and a control device (140). The memory device (110 | 08/30/2011 |
| 8010805 | Secure porting of information from one device to another A generic access card is paired with a data destination device by insertion into its card slot, and the public portion of a public/private key is stored in the card. The card authenticates the destination device. The paired card is transported to a data source devic... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8009730 | Method for controlling the encoder output bit rate in a block-based video encoder and corresponding video encoder apparatus Constant-bitrate rate control is very useful for real-time video transmission. However, it is difficult to realize a good CBR rate control in an MPEG4-AVC video codec. According to the invention, an adapted ρ-domain rate control processing for real-time rate contro... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8009590 | Method for linking several communication busses using wireless links Method for linking a first and a second communication bus through a wireless link, comprising a first portal connected to the first bus and a second portal connected to the second bus, said first and second portal communicating over a wireless connection. The method... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8005337 | Method and apparatus for performing synchronised audio and video presentation A synchronisation of the presentation or reproduction of video data with audio data is described, which data each are processed on two non-synchronised computers. An MPEG-type stream is separated into video data and audio data, wherein the video data is processed ut... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8005021 | Method and device for address allocation for transmitting packets over a transparent bridge The invention concerns a method for transmitting packets in a network comprising at least a first sub-network and a second sub-network connected through a transparent communication link, said link comprising at least a first interface device connected to the first s... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7995896 | System and user interface for a television receiver in a television program distribution system A television receiver includes a source of digital data comprising a plurality of data streams each representing one of a standard definition television signal and a high definition television signal and encoded in such a manner that it may be decoded at full resolu... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7991048 | Device and method for double-pass encoding of a video data stream The invention relates to a device for double pass encoding of a video data stream comprising: a first type encoding means performing the first encoding pass, a second type encoding means performing the second encod... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7961785 | Method for encoding interlaced digital video data Interlaced video can be encoded in two layers, base layer and enhancement layer. A method for optimizing the encoding of motion vectors for enhancement layer is proposed. It comprises defining various different ways to encode the motion vectors, estimate the coding ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7940801 | Method and apparatus for synchronizing digital video using a beacon packet A WLAN compliant device which comprises a VCX), a MAC, a decoder which outputs video wherein said device compares time stamps to obtain a difference. ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7937671 | Method for modifying a list of items selected by a user, notably a play list of an audio and/or video apparatus, and audio and/or video apparatus allowing play lists A method for modifying a play list in an audio and/or video apparatus is proposed. This methods notably comprises the steps of: displaying available tracks in a first area, displaying the current play list in a second are, determining a track to be considered depend... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7929792 | Method for run-length encoding of a bitmap data stream Subtitling aims at the presentation of text information and graphical data, encoded as pixel bitmaps. The size of subtitle bitmaps may exceed video frame dimensions, so that only portions are displayed at a time. The bitmaps are a separate layer lying above the vide... | 04/19/2011 |
