Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara have developed a novel method and apparatus to improve the overall quality of a reconstructed video signal at a given transmission rate, or to maintain the current signal quality at reduced transmission rates. The method also employs a prediction scheme to improve video quality by predicting information about future signal data from information given in the currently streaming data. These characteristics help to vastly improve device video streaming performance and video signal quality for devices with varying display resolutions.
Abstract
A novel method and apparatus to improve the overall quality of a reconstructed video signal at a given transmission rate, or to maintain the current signal quality at reduced transmission rates.

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Advantages
- Vast signal quality improvements at a given transmission rate
- Maintained signal quality at reduced bit transmission rates
Potential Applications
- Video streaming applications for devices with varying display resolutions
- Multimedia player device manufacturers
- Smart phones & tables
- Networking industry
This technology is available for licensing.
Contact Information
Name: University of California, Santa Barbara Office of Technology & Industry Alliances
Email: dobis@tia.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-2073