Abstract: A method for encoding and transmitting a video signal which includes creating a low bit rate video transport stream from the video signal. Excluded bits derived from the video signal which were not included in the base transport stream are included in one or more separate enhancement transport streams. The base transport stream and each enhancement transport stream is then separately transmitted over at least one communications network.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 18, 2000
Date of Patent:
August 31, 2004
Assignee:
Ghildra Holdings, Inc.
Inventors:
Matthew J. Whealton, Kwok L. Li, Jonathan M. Katz