One-pass variable bit rate moving pictures encoding
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Nov 25, 2003
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A method and apparatus for encoding digital video utilizing a single pass variable bit rate encoding procedure. An encoding quality is set and the bit rate for encoding blocks or frames in the sequence of moving pictures is determined to achieve the selected quality according to the complexity of the video sequence. The bit rate is constrained by predetermined upper and lower bit rate limits.
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SGS-THOMSON MICROELECTRONICS | ASIA PACIFIC (PTE) LTD 28 ANG MO KIO INDUSTRIAL PARK 2 569508 SINGAPORE |
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Hui, Yau Wei Lucas | Singapore, SG | 3 | 177 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 177 |
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