Multilayer transcoding with format portability for multicasting of single-layered video

Abstract

This paper proposes a novel multilayer video transcoding approach for multicasting pre-encoded video to heterogeneous end-systems via diverse grouping of networks. Multilayer transcoding is first addressed by means of multiquality or SNR scalability of the MPEG-2 standard. Frequency domain transcoding and drift-compensated transcoding are derived from the closed-loop and multiloop SNR scalabilities, respectively. The proposed transcoding architectures are verified in terms of eliminating picture drift whilst preserving compatibility with the MPEG-2 SNR decoder. Multilayer transcoding is then addressed by means of multiresolution or spatial scalability of the MPEG-2 standard that supports different video formats. The transcoder retains the full resolution of the incoming video stream in its enhancement layer while generating a low spatio-temporal resolution base-layer compatible with the H.263 video format. Hence providing both multilayer transcoding and video format portability. The resultant video layers are shown to be free from drift with PSNR results comparable to those of the respective scalable encoders.Index Terms-Compressed domain processing, scalable video coding, video networking, video transcoding.

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