Abstract: There are provided methods and apparatus for the use of slice groups in encoding and decoding multi-view video coding (MVC) information. An apparatus and method are described which encodes at least two views corresponding to multi-view video content using multiple slice groups. Furthermore, an apparatus and method are described for decoding at least two views corresponding to multi-view video content using multiple slice groups.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for temporal scalable video coding. By including a temporal_switching_point_flag and/or a temporal_nesting_flag into a normative part of the scalable bitstream, reference picture management in decoder can be simplified, and media-aware network elements and decoder can easily identify those pictures from which onward a higher temporal layer can be added.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for creating, coding, decoding, and using, rotation information related to one or more coded pictures in non-normative parts of a coded video bitstream.

Abstract: There are provided methods and apparatus for the use of slice groups in encoding and decoding multi-view video coding (MVC) information. An apparatus and method are described which encodes at least two views corresponding to multi-view video content using multiple slice groups. Furthermore, an apparatus and method are described for decoding at least two views corresponding to multi-view video content using multiple slice groups.

Abstract: There are provided methods and apparatus for the use of slice groups in encoding and decoding multi-view video coding (MVC) information. An apparatus (100) and method (500) are described which encodes at least two views corresponding to multi-view video content using multiple slice groups (510, 515, 520). Furthermore, an apparatus (200) and method (600) are described for decoding at least two views corresponding to multi-view video content using multiple slice groups (620).

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for creating, coding, decoding, and using, rotation information related to one or more coded pictures in non-normative parts of a coded video bitstream.

Abstract: Techniques to determine a level id in a layered bitstream are disclosed, such that the same level id can be used for all layers of a scalable bitstream. Also disclosed are techniques to signal level ids for sub bitstreams that can be indicative of lower computational requirements than the level id used for the layered bitstream.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for creating, coding, decoding, and using, rotation information related to one or more coded pictures in non-normative parts of a coded video bitstream.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and articles are described herein related to video coding with post-processing indication.

Abstract: An unused value of the general_profile_space syntax element can be used to indicate that a layer with a non-zero value of nuh_layer_id in a multi-layer bitstream is otherwise conforming to a profile.

Abstract: There are provided methods and apparatus for the use of slice groups in encoding and decoding multi-view video coding (MVC) information. An apparatus (100) and method (500) are described which encodes at least two views corresponding to multi-view video content using multiple slice groups (510, 515, 520). Furthermore, an apparatus (200) and method (600) are described for decoding at least two views corresponding to multi-view video content using multiple slice groups (620).

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter describes a new pattern description that can be part of an SEI message or a parameter set, and can be used to describe a temporal picture coding structure and associated bitrates and frame rates. The knowledge of the coding structure can benefit transraters, bitstream extractors, and digital video recorders. Decoders can utilize the coding structure information for example, to decode pictures in parallel, using multiple threads/cores.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for encoding and decoding layered video where the non-temporal enhancement layers and their respective temporal enhancement layers, comply with a scalable video coding standard or technology, and the base layer and its respective temporal enhancement layers does not comply with the same scalable video coding standard or technology. A Video Parameter Set that comprises information about the relationship of layers includes a syntax element indicative of the derivation mechanism for a temporal layer associated with a NAL unit coded in a first coding technology, for example HEVC. For one value of the syntax element, the derivation mechanism is to set the temporal layer of the base layer NAL unit to the value coded in the header of the encapsulating NAL unit, which can be an HEVC NAL unit. For another value, the derivation mechanism is to imply the value of temporal base layer for the first NAL unit.

Abstract: There are provided methods and apparatus for block-based error concealment. An apparatus includes an error concealment module (177) for concealing a current block in a lost picture in a group of pictures by using a last available inter-coded picture in a previous group of pictures, when the lost picture is a first inter-coded picture in the group of pictures. The group of pictures has a pattern characterized as an intra-coded picture followed by a sequence of inter-coded pictures.

Abstract: Techniques for video decoding include cross-layer prediction from a base layer to an SNR or spatial enhancement layer of spatial intra prediction mode information. In one example embodiment, the Most Probable Mode (MPM) for intra prediction of an enhancement layer block is predicted from the spatially corresponding base layer block.

Abstract: An unused value of the general_profile_space syntax element can be used to indicate that a layer with a non-zero value of nuh_layer_id in a multi-layer bitstream is otherwise conforming to a profile.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter describes a new pattern description that can be part of an SEI message or a parameter set, and can be used to describe a temporal picture coding structure and associated bitrates and frame rates. The knowledge of the coding structure can benefit transraters, bitstream extractors, and digital video recorders. Decoders can utilize the coding structure information for example, to decode pictures in parallel, using multiple threads/cores.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter describes a new pattern description that can be part of an SEI message or a parameter set, and can be used to describe a temporal picture coding structure and associated bitrates and frame rates. The knowledge of the coding structure can benefit transraters, bitstream extractors, and digital video recorders. Decoders can utilize the coding structure information for example, to decode pictures in parallel, using multiple threads/cores.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides techniques for coding overlays in a scalable bitstream environment. H.265's Video Parameter Set (VPS) may be augmented to include syntax elements indicative of a type of an auxiliary picture, which can, for example, be an overlay picture, an overlay layout, an alpha picture (which controls semi-transparency of pictures), and so on. A Supplementary Enhancement Information (SEI-) message may be used to describe the overlay layout and associate the aux type layers.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides techniques for coding overlays in a scalable bitstream environment. H.265's Video Parameter Set (VPS) may be augmented to include syntax elements indicative of a type of an auxiliary picture, which can, for example, be an overlay picture, an overlay layout, an alpha picture (which controls semi-transparency of pictures), and so on. A Supplementary Enhancement Information (SEI-) message may be used to describe the overlay layout and associate the aux type layers.