Patent ID: 6441842
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: G06T,H04N

Abstract:
A videocommunication apparatus for communicating video data over a telephony channel, comprising:a video source configured and arranged to capture images and to generate video data representing the images; a telephony channel interface circuit, including a signal transmission circuit and a signal receiver circuit, configured and arranged to transmit and receive video data over the telephone line; a memory circuit configured and arranged for storing executable code for controlling operation of the videocommunication apparatus, for storing executable code for compressing and decompressing video data consistent with at least one video-coding recommendation, and for storing executable code for processing pixels for a certain display type; a programmable processor circuit configured and arranged for executing the code for processing pixels for a certain display type and, in response, causing image data to be output for display, the programmable processor circuit having a first section, including a DSP-type processor, configured and arranged for executing the code for compressing and decompressing video, and further having a controller section, including a RISC-type processor, communicatively coupled to the first section and configured and arranged to execute the code for controlling operation of the videocommunication apparatus; and a display driver circuit responsive to the programmable processor circuit and configured and arranged to generate video data for a display.