Expanding window random linear codes for data partitioned H.264 video transmission over DVB-H network

S. Nazir, V. Stankovic, D. Vukobratovic

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Abstract

Rateless codes can be advantageously used to provide Application Layer Forward Error Correction (AL-FEC) with a distinct advantage that an infinite number of packets can be generated on the fly from the source packets. For heterogeneous users and/or variable channel conditions, significant adaptation features and improvement in the video quality can be achieved by partitioning the video data into different priority classes. Such partitioned data can be unequally protected using appropriate FEC scheme based on its contribution to video reconstruction. Expanding Window Random Linear Codes (EW RLC) are a simple unequal error protection fountain coding scheme which can adapt to the prioritized data transmission. In this paper, EW RLC are proposed for broadcasting the H.264/Advanced video coding partitioned with the data partitioning feature. The results show viability of the EW RLC for multimedia broadcast applications to suit different data rates and channel conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 18th IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP)
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherIEEE
Pages2205-2208
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781457713040
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2011
EventICIP 2011: 2011 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing - Brussels, Belgium
Duration: 11 Sept 201114 Sept 2011

Conference

ConferenceICIP 2011: 2011 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityBrussels
Period11/09/1114/09/11

Keywords

  • random linear codes
  • data partitioning
  • expanding window fountain codes
  • DVB
  • decoding
  • streaming media
  • multimedia communication
  • IP networks
  • forward error correction
  • encoding
  • digital video broadcasting
  • random linear codes
  • data partitioned
  • H.264 video transmission
  • DVB-H network

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