Low Delay Encoding/Decoding By Restricting Bit Distribution In A Picture

Abstract

This paper proposes a low buffer delay encoding/decoding method by restricting bit distribution in a picture. If bit distribution of coded data in a picture is restricted as proposed in this paper, it is possible for encoder to start sending the bitstream before finishing encoding a picture, and also possible for decoder to start decoding the bitstream before finishing receivinga picture. The proposed method can reduce an encoding/decoding buffer delay to less than a picture interval.