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IPC Subgroup
H04N 19/7

characterised by syntax aspects related to video coding, e.g. related to compression standards

Introduced: January 2014

Full Title

Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals > characterised by syntax aspects related to video coding, e.g. related to compression standards

Classification Context

Section:
ELECTRICITY
Class:
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
Subclass:
PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION

Additional Content

Syntax The definition of the binary codes and values that make up a conforming elementary video bit stream. Semantics The definition of the meaning of the syntax and of the process flow for decoding the syntax elements to produce the digital video output. Profile / Level Operational level of a standard compliant decoder, which uses a predefined subset of the features defining the complete decoder according to the standard. The definition of the predefined subset falls also within the prescriptions of the standard.

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class H04, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. QUALCOMM US 97,396
  2. HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY CN 96,502
  3. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 86,981
  4. TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL) SE 55,869
  5. HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY 55,349
  6. LG ELECTRONICS KR 53,649
  7. CANON 33,341
  8. SONY CORPORATION JP 32,761
  9. ZTE CORPORATION CN 32,274
  10. GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION 28,327