Systems and methods for encoding, transmitting and decoding
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1. A multimedia encoding engine comprising:
- an encoder configured to;
identify intellectual property rights (IPR) for utilizing each of a first and second encoding algorithm for encoding unencoded multimedia data;
select the first encoding algorithm instead of the second encoding algorithm for encoding the unencoded multimedia data based at least in part on the identified intellectual property rights;
encode the unencoded multimedia data using the selected algorithm;
identify second intellectual property rights (IPR) for utilizing each of a first or second output algorithm for the encoded multimedia data;
select the first output algorithm instead of the second output algorithm for outputting the encoded multimedia data based on the identified second intellectual property rights; and
output the encoded multimedia data utilizing the selected output algorithm.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for encoding, transmitting, and decoding are disclosed. The systems and methods include multimedia encoding, transmitting, and decoding instantiation systems which are capable of being modified on the basis of associated IPR costs. Further, the systems and methods include the capabilities of recording or transmitting the IPR and/or IPR costs associated with the instantiated encoders, transmitters, or decoders.
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1. A multimedia encoding engine comprising:
an encoder configured to; identify intellectual property rights (IPR) for utilizing each of a first and second encoding algorithm for encoding unencoded multimedia data; select the first encoding algorithm instead of the second encoding algorithm for encoding the unencoded multimedia data based at least in part on the identified intellectual property rights; encode the unencoded multimedia data using the selected algorithm; identify second intellectual property rights (IPR) for utilizing each of a first or second output algorithm for the encoded multimedia data; select the first output algorithm instead of the second output algorithm for outputting the encoded multimedia data based on the identified second intellectual property rights; and output the encoded multimedia data utilizing the selected output algorithm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13)
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7. A multimedia decoding engine comprising:
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a decoder configured to; receive a data bitstream; identify intellectual property rights (IPR) for utilizing each of a first and second decoding algorithm to, decode encoded multimedia data based on the received data bitstream; select the first algorithm instead of the second algorithm for decoding the encoded multimedia data based on the identified intellectual property rights; decode the encoded multimedia data using the selected decoding algorithm; identify second intellectual property rights (IPR) for utilizing each of a first and second output algorithm for outputting the decoded multimedia data; select the first output algorithm instead of the second output algorithm based on the identified second intellectual property rights; and utilize the selected output algorithm to output the decoded multimedia data in response to the selection. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 14)
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