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Variable length code multiplexer and variable length code demultiplexer

  • US 20030043859A1
  • Filed: 08/19/2002
  • Published: 03/06/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A variable length code multiplexer that multiplexes a plurality of input codes including a variable length code into a multiplexed code and outputs the multiplexed code, said multiplexer comprising:

  • a forward direction multiplexing means for multiplexing the plurality of input codes one by one so that they are running in a forward direction from a head of the multiplexed code to a tail of the multiplexed code;

    a backward direction multiplexing means for multiplexing the plurality of input codes one by one so that they are running in a backward direction from the tail of the multiplexed code to the head of the multiplexed code; and

    a selection means for selecting either said forward direction multiplexing means or said backward direction multiplexing means for each of the plurality of input codes.

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