Harmonic‘s patent involves dynamically allocating compute capacity for processing video streams based on video complexity information. The system adjusts compute capacity for encoding based on the complexity of digital video streams, aiming to maximize optimal video quality. The patent focuses on improving video encoding efficiency and quality. GlobalData’s report on Harmonic gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Harmonic, Cloud gaming was a key innovation area identified from patents. Harmonic's grant share as of February 2024 was 63%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Dynamic allocation of compute capacity for video stream encoding
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11910042B2) discloses a method and apparatus for dynamically allocating compute capacity for encoding video streams. The invention involves determining video complexity information for multiple digital video streams being encoded simultaneously and adjusting the compute capacity allocated for encoding based on this information. The adjustment is made at periodic intervals, corresponding to frames of digital video, by assessing the impact on the quality of the video stream. The system dynamically adjusts the compute capacity to maximize optimal video quality by analyzing the complexity of the video content and making adjustments accordingly.
Furthermore, the patent describes a method for dynamically increasing compute capacity for encoding a particular digital video stream based on the complexity of the video content. This involves assessing the impact of decreasing compute capacity for other video streams and increasing capacity proportionally for the target stream. The invention aims to optimize video quality by adjusting compute capacity dynamically, ensuring efficient encoding of multiple video streams simultaneously. The system also prioritizes video quality by assessing the importance of each video stream within the encoding process. Overall, the patent introduces a novel approach to dynamically allocating compute capacity for video encoding, enhancing the quality and efficiency of the encoding process for multiple digital video streams.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Harmonic, buy the report here.
Premium Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
