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Method and apparatus for time-multiplexed processing of multiple digital video programs

  • US 7,852,854 B2
  • Filed: 03/23/2006
  • Issued: 12/14/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/27/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for processing a plurality of different digital video program streams, wherein each stream includes packets sequenced for continuous presentation, said method comprising:

  • receiving packets, each packet being associated with a respective one of said plurality of different digital video program streams;

    assigning a priority for video processing of each different stream based on a delivery deadline for at least one packet in that stream;

    monitoring the packets of each stream;

    reassigning the video processing priorities of the plurality of different streams based on delivery deadlines of the monitored packets; and

    performing video processing operations on packets from the plurality of different streams in order of the priorities assigned to the associated streams.

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