发明名称 |
Method and apparatus for detecting a start code in a bitstream |
摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to the detection of a predetermined sequence in a digital bit-stream, and more particularly a method and apparatus for the fast and efficient detection of a start code sequence. As with many packet based bit-streams, packets are identified through the use of a start code. The start code is a unique sequence which occurs only to indicate the start of a packet, and can never occur in the data portion of a bit-stream. Identifying the start of packets is crucial in the processing of packetised bit-streams. In the field of digital broadcasting, a common format of digital video compression is that of the Moving Picture Expert Group (MPEG). MPEG uses a packetised bit-stream and packets are preceded by a start code to enable individual packets to be identified. In any real-time processing of MPEG bit-streams, it is vital to be able to identify the MPEG start codes as quickly and efficiently as possible. Performing this in hardware is a relatively straightforward operation. Detecting start codes using software is also straightforward in a non real-time situation. However, where an end-to-end real-time software solution is required to process MPEG data it may not be possible or desirable to use a hardware-based solution. The present invention overcomes the problems of the prior art and provides a method and apparatus for the fast and efficient detection of the MPEG start code sequence. <IMAGE></p> |
申请公布号 |
EP0948214(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
1999.10.06 |
申请号 |
EP19990200584 |
申请日期 |
1999.03.02 |
申请人 |
TANDBERG TELEVISION ASA |
发明人 |
MURRAY, KEVIN ALISTAIR;DAVIES, COLIN;STUBBINGS, CLIVE ANTHONY;HUGGETT, ANTHONY RICHARD;WARBURTON, RICHARD JOHN;FUNNEL, JOHN STUART |
分类号 |
G06F7/02;G06T9/00;H04L7/04;H04N7/26;H04N7/50;(IPC1-7):H04N7/62 |
主分类号 |
G06F7/02 |
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