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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2002
James D. Greenfield, Binghamton, NY (US);
Barbara A. Hall, Endwell, NY (US);
Agnes Y. Ngai, Endwell, NY (US);
Edward F. Westermann, Endicott, NY (US);
James D. Greenfield, Binghamton, NY (US);
Barbara A. Hall, Endwell, NY (US);
Agnes Y. Ngai, Endwell, NY (US);
Edward F. Westermann, Endicott, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Plural encoders operating in parallel to achieve a desired data rate have their respective outputs combined by an autonomously operating arrangement for transfer of data to a direct memory access arrangement from respective encoders in order in response to a signal asserted upon completion of encoding and output of encoded data corresponding to a predetermined portion of input data. Buffering of encoder output can be either internal or external to the encoders. Zero bytes which may be inherently generated at the beginning and end of an encoder output stream may be suppressed to improve encoded signal quality and efficiency.