Recommendation H.261
(03/93)
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CONTENTS
Recommendation H.261
(03/93)
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Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................
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Brief specification ..........................................................................................................................................
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2.1
Video input and output......................................................................................................................
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2.2
Digital output and input ....................................................................................................................
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2.3
Sampling frequency ..........................................................................................................................
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2.4
Source coding algorithm ...................................................................................................................
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2.5
Bit rate ..............................................................................................................................................
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2.6
Symmetry of transmission.................................................................................................................
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2.7
Error handling ...................................................................................................................................
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2.8
Multipoint operation .........................................................................................................................
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Source coder...................................................................................................................................................
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3.1
Source format....................................................................................................................................
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3.2
Video source coding algorithm .........................................................................................................
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3.3
Coding control ..................................................................................................................................
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3.4
Forced updating ................................................................................................................................
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Video multiplex coder ....................................................................................................................................
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4.1
Data structure ....................................................................................................................................
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4.2
Video multiplex arrangement............................................................................................................
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4.3
Multipoint considerations .................................................................................................................
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Transmission coder.........................................................................................................................................
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5.1
Bit rate ..............................................................................................................................................
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5.2
Video data buffering .........................................................................................................................
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5.3
Video coding delay ...........................................................................................................................
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5.4
Forward error correction for coded video signal...............................................................................
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Annex A – Inverse transform accuracy specification...............................................................................................
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Annex B – Hypothetical reference decoder .............................................................................................................
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Annex C – Codec delay measurement method.........................................................................................................
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Annex D – Still image transmission.........................................................................................................................
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