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Adaptable codec for selecting encoding scheme based on quality of experience

  • US 8,873,669 B1
  • Filed: 12/20/2004
  • Issued: 10/28/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for use in a communication network for selecting an encoding scheme for a communication session, the apparatus comprising:

  • an encoder adapted to encode a digital stream to be transmitted according to one of a plurality of encoding schemes to provide an encoded digital stream;

    a packet processor adapted to create packets to be transmitted from the encoded digital stream;

    at least one communication interface adapted to transmit the packets to be transmitted over the communication network and receive control information from a network server, the control information bearing on a desired quality of experience level to be used for the communication session; and

    a control system adapted to instruct the encoder to select the one of the plurality of encoding schemes based on the control information, wherein the control information is used to select the encoding scheme that corresponds to the desired quality of experience level.

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