Method and apparatus for using frame rate up conversion techniques in scalable video coding
CA 2572605 C · Owner: Qualcomm Incorporated · Inventors: Raveendran, Vijayalakshmi R.; Walker, Gordon Kent
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A method for encoding a video stream includes partitioning the video stream into a main layer having a plurality of main layer frames and an interpolated , layer having a plurality of interpolated layer frames; interpolating a frame rate up conversion (FRUC) frame; and encoding the plurality of main layer frames in the interpolated layer with the assistance of the main FRUC frame. A video encoder implementing the method is also described.
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- Filed July 1, 2005 and granted April 2, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 1, 2025.
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