involving multiple description coding [MDC], i.e. with separate layers being structured as independently decodable descriptions of input picture data

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Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals > using hierarchical techniques, e.g. scalability (H04N19/63 takes precedence) > involving multiple description coding [MDC], i.e. with separate layers being structured as independently decodable descriptions of input picture data