CO-OPTIMIZATION OF HARDWARE-BASED ENCODING AND SOFTWARE-BASED ENCODING

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Jeremy Christopher Dorfman of Burlington MA (US)

CO-OPTIMIZATION OF HARDWARE-BASED ENCODING AND SOFTWARE-BASED ENCODING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240214582 titled 'CO-OPTIMIZATION OF HARDWARE-BASED ENCODING AND SOFTWARE-BASED ENCODING

The abstract of the patent application describes a method for encoding a media item with multiple frames using different types of encoders based on frame metrics.

Frames of the media item are analyzed to determine frame types based on metrics.
The media item is then encoded using hardware, software, or hybrid encoders based on the frame types associated with each frame.
The frames are encoded according to the determined encoder type to optimize the encoding process.

Potential Applications: - Video streaming platforms - Video editing software - Virtual reality applications

Problems Solved: - Efficient encoding of media items with varying frame types - Optimization of encoding process for better quality output

Benefits: - Improved video quality - Faster encoding process - Enhanced user experience on media platforms

Commercial Applications: - Media production companies - Streaming services - Video editing software developers

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the method determine the frame type associated with each frame? 2. What are the advantages of using a hybrid encoder for encoding the media item?

Original Abstract Submitted

a media item to be provided to users of a platform is identified. the media item includes multiple frames. metrics for the frames of the media item are obtained. a frame type associated with each of the frames is determined based on the metrics. the media item is determined, based on the frame type associated with each frames, to be encoded using two or more of a hardware encoder, a software encoder, or a hybrid encoder. the frames of the media item are encoded using the two or more of the hardware encoder, the software encoder, or the hybrid encoder in accordance with the determination.