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Nature of Suit Code: 830
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35:145 Patent Infringement

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MULTIMEDIA PATENT TRUST,

Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 09-CV-278 H (CAB)

TENTATIVE CLAIM

CONSTRUCTION ORDER FOR

UNITED STATES PATENT

NUMBER 5,227,878, PATENT

NUMBER 5,136,377, PATENT

NUMBER 5,500,678, AND 

PATENT NUMBER 4,958,226

vs.

DIRECTV, Inc., et al.,

Defendants.

On August 2, 2011, Plaintiff Multimedia Patent Trust and Defendants DirecTV, Inc. and

Vizio, Inc. submitted their opening claim construction briefs. (Doc. Nos. 414-16.) After due

consideration of the parties’ briefing, the Court issues the following tentative claim

construction order.

Claim Construction – Legal Standard

The “bedrock principle” of patent law is that the “claims of a patent define the

invention.” Phillips v. AWH Corp., 415 F.3d 1303, 1312 (Fed. Cir. 2005). In construing claim

terms, a court must determine the meaning of any disputed words from the perspective of one

of ordinary skill in the pertinent art at the time of filing. Phillips, 415 F.3d at 1313.

The baseline for the analysis in claim construction is the “ordinary and customary

meaning” of the claim term. Phillips, 415 F.3d at 1312-13. However, the “ordinary and

customary meaning” phrase itself has a specialized meaning in patent law. It is the meaning

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that the term would have to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention.

Id. at 1313. That person having ordinary skill in the art is deemed “to read the claim term not

only in the context of the particular claim in which the disputed term appears, but in the

context of the entire patent, including the specification.” Id. If the meaning of a term is not

readily apparent, the court must then look to other intrinsic evidence to define the term. See

id. at 1314.

A court must read claims “in view of the specification, of which they are a part.”

Markman v. Westview Instruments, Inc., 52 F.3d 967, 979 (Fed. Cir. 1995). A court may also

look beyond the patent and consult the prosecution history, if in evidence, during claim

construction. Phillips, 415 F.3d at 1317. The patent and its prosecution history “usually

provides the technological and temporal context to enable the court to ascertain the meaning

of the claim to one of ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention.” V-Formation, Inc.

v. Benetton Group SpA, 401 F.3d 1307, 1310 (Fed. Cir. 2005). In addition to intrinsic

evidence, a court may also consider pertinent extrinsic evidence. Phillips, 415 F.3d at 1317.

The analysis for a means-plus-function claim term is governed by 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶

6: 

An element in a claim for a combination may be expressed as a means or step for

performing a specified function without the recital of structure, material, or acts in

support thereof, and such claim shall be construed to cover the corresponding structure,

material, or acts described in the specification and equivalents thereof.

 For a means-plus-function term, the analysis consists of two distinct steps. JVW

Enters., Inc. v. Interact Accessories, Inc., 424 F.3d 1324, 1330 (Fed. Cir. 2005). First, the

Court must identify the function associated with the claim language. Id. Second, then the

Court must identify the corresponding structure in the written description that performs the

function. Id. A “structure disclosed in the specification is [a] ‘corresponding’ structure only

if the specification or prosecution history clearly links or associates that structure to the

function recited in the claim.” B. Braun Medical, Inc. v. Abbott Labs., 124 F.3d 1419, 1424

(Fed. Cir. 1997). A proper construction should account for “all structures in the specification

corresponding to the claimed function” and it would be error to limit the structure to be just

the preferred embodiment. Callicrate v. Wadsworth Mfg., Inc., 427 F.3d 1361, 1369 (Fed. Cir.

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2005). “The corresponding structure to a function set forth in a means-plus-function limitation

must actually perform the recited function, not merely enable the pertinent structure to operate

as intended.” Asyst Technologies, Inc. v. Empak, Inc., 268 F.3d 1364, 1371 (Fed. Cir. 2001).

Means-plus-function terms are terms which are “purely functional limitations that do

not provide the structure that performs the recited function” and should be construed as under

35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶ 6. Depuy Spine, Inc. v. Medtronic Sofamor Sanek, Inc., 469 F.3d 1005,

1023 (Fed. Cir. 2006). “Use of the term ‘means’ in a patent claim limitation creates a

presumption that the statutory means-plus-function provision has been invoked, but that

presumption may be rebutted if the properly construed claim limitation itself recites

sufficiently definite structure to perform the claimed function.” Kemco Sales, Inc. v. Control

Papers Co., Inc., 208 F.3d 1352, 1361 (Fed. Cir. 2000). 

The Court reviews each claim and considered each construction in light of the

applicable standards of law. The Court construes the claim terms in dispute as indicated in the

boxes in the charts below. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: August 15, 2011

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MARILYN L. HUFF, District Judge

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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2. A circuit forencoding appliedvideo signals thatcomprise successiveframes, where eachframe is divided intoblocks, comprising:

consistent with claims2, 4, 6, and 12frame: a complete set ofdigital representationsfor an image

consistent with claims2, 4, 6, and 12frame: a complete picturefrom a video sequence

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical current

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:Plaintiff agrees withthis construction.However, plaintiffdisputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.any path that cancarry electrical current

any path that cancarry electrical curr

successive frames:one frame followinganother; consecutiveframes

successive frames:one frame followinganother; consecutiveframesHowever, plaintiff

successive frames:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.one frame followinganother; consecutive

one frame followinanother; consecutivframes

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disputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

frames

consistent with claims2, 5 and 12blocks:sets of pixels (pictureelements also calledpels) that constitute aportion of a frame

consistent with claims2, 5 and 12blocks:sets of pixels (pictureelements also calledpels) that constitute aportion of a frameHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

consistent with claims2, 5 and 12blocks:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this termsets of pixels (pictureelements also calledpels) that constitute aportion of a frame

sets of pixels (pictuelements also callepels) that constitute portion of a frame

means for encoding

the blocks of someof said frames bydeveloping foreach block of suchframes (a) anapproximatedversion of saidblock derivedfrom anapproximatedversion of said

Function: encoding

the blocks of some ofsaidframes by developingfor each block of suchframes (a) anapproximated versionof said block derivedfrom an approximatedversion of said blockdeveloped for aprevious frame, and

Function: encodingthe blocks of some ofsaid frames bydeveloping for eachblock of such frames(a) an approximatedversion of said blockderived from anapproximated versionof said blockdeveloped for aprevious frame, and

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block developedfor a previousframe, and (b) acode whichrepresents thedeviation of saidblock from saidapproximatedversion of saidblock

(b) a code whichrepresents thedeviation of saidblock from saidapproximated versionof said blockStructure: shift circuit15, subtractor 20,DCT 30, quantizer 40,inverse DCT 41, andadder 42 (as shown inFigure 1 anddescribed in col. 1:56-58, col. 3:64-col.4:32)

(b) a code whichrepresents thedeviation of saidblock from saidapproximated versionof said block Structure: subtractor20, DCT 30, quantizer40, coder 50, inverseDCT 41, adder 42,frame memory 12,motion estimator 11,shift circuit 15 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 3,line 64 - col. 4, line32) including frameFi+1 input tosubtractor 20 andmotion estimator 11,the prediction block ofpels signal input tosubtractor 20, thebuffer feedback signalinput to quantizer 40,the coded prediction

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error output by coder50, and including allinputs, outputs, andinterconnectionsbetween theseelements

consistent with claims2 and 12deviations:differences

consistent with claims2 and 12deviations:differencesHowever, plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

consistent with claims2 and 12deviations:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.differences

differences 

second means for

approximatingthe blocks of thoseof said framesthat are to beinterpolated bycombiningapproximatedversions of saidblocks in selectedones of the frames

Function:approximating theblocks of those of saidframes that are to beinterpolated bycombiningapproximated versionsof said blocks inselected ones of theframes that areencoded in said means

Function:approximating theblocks of those of saidframes that are to beinterpolated bycombiningapproximated versionsof said blocks inselected ones of theframes that areencoded in said means

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that are encodedin said means forencoding

for encodingStructure: shift circuit13, shift circuit 14,and averager 17 (asshown in Figure 1 anddescribed at col. 4:35-49 and col. 5:35-47

for encodingStructure: framememory 12, shiftcircuits 13 and 14, andaverager 17 (as shownin Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 3,lines 65-67 and col. 4,lines 35-50) includingthe coded version offrame Fi-1 output byframe memory 12, themotion vector signaland coded versions offrames Fi-1 and Fi+1input to shift circuits13 and 14, and thefinal prediction offrame Fi output byaverager 17, andincluding all inputs,outputs, andinterconnectionsbetween theseelements

third means Function: developing Function: developing 

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responsive to saidsecond means andto said frames tobe interpolatedfor developingcode thatcorresponds tothose pels inblocksapproximated bysaid second meansthat differ fromcorrespondingpels in saidframes to beinterpolated bygreater than apreselectedthreshold

code that correspondsto those pels in blocksapproximated by thesecond means thatdiffer fromcorresponding pels inframes to beinterpolated by greaterthan a preselectedthreshold Structure: subtractor43, DCT 18, quantizer19, and coder 44 (asshown in Figure 1 anddescribed at col. 1:56-58, col 3:19-25, andcol. 4:51-62)

code that correspondsto those pels in blocksapproximated by saidsecond means thatdiffer fromcorresponding pels insaid frames to beinterpolated by greaterthan a preselectedthresholdStructure: framememory 16, subtractor43, DCT 18, quantizer19, and coder 44 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 4,lines 51-62) includingthe actual frame Fiinput to and output byframe memory 16, theactual frame Fi andthe predicted frame Fiinput to subtractor 43,the buffer feedbacksignal input toquantizer 19, the

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coded interpolationerror signal output bycoder 44, andincluding all inputs,outputs, andinterconnectionsbetween theseelements 

approximated:predicted

approximated:predicted

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preselectedthreshold:a value chosen inadvance

preselectedthreshold:a value chosen inadvance

preselectedthreshold:a value chosen inadvance

3. The circuit of claim2 wherein said codedeveloped for a pel bysaid third meansrepresents thedifference betweenthe value of said peland the value of saidpel approximated bysaid second means

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical current

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical currentHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.any path that cancarry electrical current

any path that cancarry electrical curr

approximated: approximated: approximated: 

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predicted predicted predicted 

4. The circuit of claim2 wherein the framesselected forcombining in saidsecond means includea frame encoded insaid first means thatprecedes the frameapproximated in saidsecond means and aframe encoded in saidfirst means thatsucceeds the frameapproximated in saidmeans.

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical current

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:Plaintiff agrees withthis construction.However, plaintiffdisputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.any path that cancarry electrical current

any path that cancarry electrical curr

approximated:predicted

approximated:predicted

approximated:predicted

consistent with claims2, 4, 6, and 12frame: a complete set ofdigital representationsfor an image

consistent with claims2, 4, 6, and 12frame: a complete picturefrom a video sequence

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5. The circuit of claim4 wherein saidcombining includesdevelopinganticipated versionsof said blocks

anticipated versions:The referencedlanguage is notindefinite.The Court shouldconstrue the term as“estimated versions.”

anticipated versions:(indefinite)

anticipated:estimated

The proper term forconstruction, asconstrued inDefendants’preliminaryconstructions, is:“anticipated versions”

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical current

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical currentHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it is

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.any path that cancarry electrical current

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consistent with claims2, 5 and 12blocks:sets of pixels (pictureelements also calledpels) that constitute aportion of a frame

consistent with claims2, 5 and 12blocks:sets of pixels (pictureelements also calledpels) that constitute aportion of a frameHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

consistent with claims2, 5 and 12blocks:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.sets of pixels (pictureelements also calledpels) that constitute aportion of a frame

sets of pixels (pictuelements also callepels) that constitute portion of a frame

6. The circuit of claim2 wherein a setproportion of framesof said applied videosignals areinterpolated.

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical current

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical currentHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.any path that cancarry electrical current

any path that cancarry electrical curr

consistent with claims2, 4, 6, and 12

consistent with claims2, 4, 6, and 12

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frame: a complete set ofdigital representationsfor an image

frame: a complete picturefrom a video sequence

7. The circuit of claim6 wherein saidproportion isapproximately onehalf.

This term should begiven its plainmeaning to one ofskill in the art, andtherefore does notrequire construction.If the Courtdetermines that thisterm requiresconstruction, theCourt should construethe term as “nearlyone-half.”

almost exactly onehalf 

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical current

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry

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8. The circuit of claim2 fruther [sic]comprising buffermeans for interposedbetween the codesdeveloped by saidmeans for encodingand said third meansand an output portof said circuit.

buffer means:This term does notrequire constructionunder 35 U.S.C. §112(6).If the Courtdetermines that thisterm is governed by35 U.S.C. § 112(6),the Court shouldconstrue the term asfollows: Function: To holddata (e.g., codedvalues orcoded interpolationerror) awaitingtransmission.Structure: buffer 60(as shown in Figure 1and described in col.4:16-18, 59-60)

buffer means:Function: bufferingStructure: buffer 60(as shown in Fig. 1and as described atcol. 4, lines 16-18 andcol. 4, lines 59-62)including thequantized outputcoefficients and codedinterpolation errorinput to and outputfrom this element, andthe feedback signalsoutput by this element

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the codes developedby said means forencoding and saidthird means and anoutput port of saidcircuit:The referencedlanguage is notindefinite.This term should begiven its plainmeaning to one ofskill in the art, andtherefore does notrequire construction.

the codes developedby said means forencoding and saidthird means and anoutput port of saidcircuit:(indefinite)

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical current

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical currentHowever, plaintiff

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carry electrical current

11. The circuit ofclaim 7 whereingranularity of thecodes generated bysaid first means andsaid third means iscontrolled by theoccupancy level ofsaid buffer.

granularity:coarseness

granularity:coarseness

granularity:coarseness

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical current

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical currentHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it iscollaterally estopped

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12. A circuitresponsive to codedvideo signals wherethe video signalscomprise successiveframes and eachframe includes a

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical current

consistent with claims2-8, 11 and 12circuit:any path that cancarry electrical current

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plurality of blocks andwhere the coded videosignals comprisecodes that describedeviations fromapproximated blocksand codes thatdescribe deviationsfrom interpolatedblocks, comprising; 

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any path that cancarry electrical current

coded:change from one formof representation toanother

coded:change from one formof representation toanotherHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

coded:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.change from one formof representation toanother

change from one foof representationto another

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approximatedblocks:predicted blocksHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it is

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consistent with claims2, 5 and 12blocks:sets of pixels (pictureelements also calledpels) that constitute aportion of a frame

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consistent with claims2, 5 and 12blocks:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.sets of pixels (pictureelements also calledpels) that constitute aportion of a frame

sets of pixels (pictuelements also callepels) that constitute portion of a frame

consistent with claims2, 4, 6, and 12frame: a complete set ofdigital representationsfor an image

consistent with claims2, 4, 6, and 12frame: a complete picturefrom a video sequence

consistent with claims2 and 12deviations:

consistent with claims2 and 12deviations:

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estopped fromrelitigating this term.differences

means fordeveloping block

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said codes thatdescribe deviationsfrom approximatedblocks; and

Plaintiff disputes thatit is collaterallyestopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for thisterm.Function: developing

block approximationsfrom said codes thatdescribe deviationsfrom approximatedblocksStructure: decoder 22,

inverse DCT 24,adder 27, and shiftcircuit 26 (as shownin Fig. 2 and asdescribed at col. 1:56-58, col. 4:3-10, 26-32,col. 4:63-col. 5:7)

MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.Function: developingblock approximationsfrom said codes thatdescribe deviationsfrom approximatedblocksStructure: decoder 22,DCT-1 24, adder 27,and shift circuit 26,including all inputsand outputs of theseelements related to theclaimed function (SeeFig. 2; Col. 4, lines 3-10, 26-32, Col. 4, line63 to Col. 5, line 7).

Function:The function isdeveloping blockapproximations [thcombinations ofpredicted blocks wdifferencesbetween the actualblocks and thepredicted blocks]from said codes thadescribe deviationsfrom approximatedblocks.CorrespondingStructure:Decoder 22, DCT-124, Adder 27, andShift Circuit 26,including all inputsand outputs of thes

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elements related to claimedfunction (See Fig. 2Col. 4, lines 3-10, 232, Col. 4, line 63 toCol. 5, line 7).

consistent with claims2 and 12deviations:differences

consistent with claims2 and 12deviations:differencesHowever, plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

consistent with claims2 and 12deviations:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.differences

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blockapproximations:the combinations ofpredicted blocks withdifferences betweenthe actual blocks andthe predicted blocks

blockapproximations:the combinations ofpredicted blocks withdifferences betweenthe actual blocks andthe predicted blocksHowever, plaintiff

blockapproximations:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.the combinations ofpredicted blocks withdifferences betweenthe actual blocks andthe predicted blocks

the combinations opredicted blocks wdifferencesbetween the actualblocks and thepredicted blocks

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approximatedblocks:predicted blocks

approximatedblocks:predicted blocksHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

approximatedblocks:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this term.predicted blocks

predicted blocks 

means responsive to

said blockapproximationsand to said codesthat describedeviations frominterpolatedblocks to developsaid interpolatedblocks

Plaintiff disputes thatit is collaterallyestopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for thisterm.Function: develop

said interpolatedblocksStructure: decoder 25,

inverse DCT 34,adder 35, shift circuits31 and 39, andaverager 32 (as shownin Fig. 2 and as

MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this termFunction: to developsaid interpolatedblocks responsive tosaid blockapproximations and tosaid codes thatdescribe deviationsfrom interpolatedblocks.Structure: decoder 25,DCT-1 34, adder 35,and shift circuits 31

Function:The function is todevelop saidinterpolatedblocks responsive tsaid blockapproximations [thcombinations ofpredicted blocks wdifferencesbetween the actualblocks and thepredicted blocks] ato said codes thatdescribe deviationsfrom interpolatedblocks.

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described at col. 1:56-58, col. 4:63-65, col.5:7-23, 5:35-47)

and 39, and averager32, including allinputs and outputs ofthese elements relatedto the claimedfunction (See Fig. 2;Col. 4, lines 63-65 ;Col. 5, lines 7-23[description of thestructure and inputsthat correspond tothese elements is atCol. 4, lines 38-50])

Structure:Decoder 25, DCT-134, Adder 35, andShift Circuits 31 an39, and Averager 3including all inputsand outputs of theselements related to claimed function(See Fig. 2; Col. 4,lines 63-65; Col. 5,lines 7-23 [descriptof the structure andinputs that correspoto these elements is Col. 4, lines 38-50]

blockapproximations:the combinations ofpredicted blocks withdifferences betweenthe actual blocks andthe predicted blocks

blockapproximations:the combinations ofpredicted blocks withdifferences betweenthe actual blocks andthe predicted blocksHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it is

blockapproximations:MPT is collaterallyestopped fromrelitigating this termthe combinations ofpredicted blocks withdifferences betweenthe actual blocks and

the combinations opredicted blocks wdifferencesbetween the actualblocks and thepredicted blocks

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consistent with claims2 and 12deviations:differencesHowever, plaintiffdisputes that it iscollaterally estopped.

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1. An encoderincluding a coder fordeveloping encoderoutput signals fromframe differencesignals, 

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete set ofdigital representationsfor an image

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete picturefrom a video sequence

consistent with claims1, 8 and 29coder:hardware, which mayinclude one or morecircuits or processorsprogrammed withappropriate software,that changes a videosignal from one formof representation toanother

consistent with claims1, 8 and 29coder:hardware, which mayinclude a generalpurpose processorprogrammed withappropriate software,that changes a videosignal from one formof representation toanother

hardware, which mayinclude a generalpurpose processorprogrammed withappropriate softwarethat changes a videosignal from one formof representation toanother

prediction meansresponsive to saidencoder outputsignals forpredicting a next

Function:predicting a nextframe’s signalsStructure: inverse

This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:

Function: predicting next frame’s signalsStructure:As shown in Figure 2

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frame's signals, and quantizer 39; inverse

DCT 40;adder 41; and motioncompensator 43 (asshown inFigure 2 and asdescribed at col. 6:9-31, 40-46)

predicting a nextframe’s signals inresponse to theencoder output signalsStructure:motion vectorgenerator 13 (asshown in Fig. 1 andits internal circuitryshown in Figs. 3-4,and described at cols.4:35-47, 5:15-27, and7:33-10:49), includingthe applied nextframes I(t) and I(t-1)input to this elementand motion vectorsMV(t-1) output bythis element;motion vectorselector/encoder 14(as shown in Fig. 1and its internalcircuitry shown inFig. 6, and describedat cols. 4:43-51, 5:23-39, and 10:50-12:18 ),

and as described inthose portions of5:60-7:20 describingthese elements: adders 41 and 54;subtracter 44;multiplier 45; motioncompensator 43;inverse quantizer 39inverse DCT 40; andincluding all inputs,outputs, andinterconnections ofthese elementsnecessary to theclaimed function.

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including the motionvector MV(t-1) inputto this element andmotion vectors MV(t2) output by thiselement;adder 41 (as shown inFig. 2 and describedat col. 6:19-22),including all inputsand outputs;adder 54 (as shown inFig. 2 and describedat col. 6:19-24 ),including all inputsand outputs;subtractor 44 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols.5:65-6:3, 6:31-37, and6:41-44), including allinputs and outputs;multiplier 45 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols.

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5:65-6:3 and 6:35-39),including leak factorL(t-4) and displacedframe signal DF withthe mean removedinput to this elementand the bestestimation of imageI(t-4) output by thiselement;motion compensator43 (as shown in Fig. 2and described at cols.5:32-37, 6:28-33,6:40-41, and 12:20-32), including themotion vectors MV(t4) and previous frameinput to this elementand the estimate of theimage signal I(t-4)output by thiselement;inverse quantizer 39(as shown in Fig. 2and its internalcircuitry in Fig. 11

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and described at cols.6:9-18 and 18:36-68),including scale factorsSji and quantizedsuperblock vectorsignals input to thiselement and inverselyquantized frequencycoefficients output bythis element; andinverse DCT 40 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols. 6:9-14), including theinversely quantizedfrequency coefficientsinput to this elementand approximatedframe differencesignals output by thiselement

means fordeveloping saidframe differencesignals from appliednext frame signals ofan image frame andfrom output signals

Function:developing the framedifference signalsmentioned earlier inthe claim fromapplied next framesignals of an image

Function: developing the framedifference signalsmentioned earlier inthe claim fromapplied next framesignals of an image

This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6). Function:

developing the framedifference signals

Function: developingthe frame differencesignals mentionedearlier in the claimfrom applied nextframe signals of animage frame and from

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of said predictionmeans, theimprovementcomprising:

frame and from outputsignals of saidprediction means

frame and fromoutput signals of saidprediction meansStructure:

subtracter 36 (asshown in Figure 2 anddescribed at col. 5:63-6:4, 6:40-46)

mentioned earlier inthe claim fromapplied next framesignals of an imageframe and from outputsignals of saidprediction means.Structure:

subtractor 35 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols.5:63-6:3), includingthe image signal I(t-4)input to this elementand the frame-meansignal M(t-4) input tothis element and themean excluded imagesignal I(t-4) output bythis element; andsubtractor 36 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols.5:63-6:3), includingthe mean excludedimage signal I(t-4)input to this element

output signals of saidprediction means.Structure:As shown in Figure 2and described at 5:636:3:subtracters 35 and 36and all inputs,outputs, andinterconnections ofthese elementsnecessary to theclaimed function

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and best estimation ofimage I(t-4) input tothis element and theframe differencesignals output by thiselement

said coder includingcontrollablequantizer meansthat quantizes saiddifference signals inaccordance with aquantization schemathat varies with thedictates of a controlsignal; and

Function:quantizing thedifference signalsmentioned earlier inthe claim inaccordance with aquantization schemathat varies with thedictates of a controlsignal

Function:

quantizing thedifference signalsmentioned earlier inthe claim inaccordance with aquantization schemathat varies with thedictates of a controlsignalStructure:

(1) Quantizer vectorselector 38 (as shownin Figure2, and described atcol. 5:60-6:12 (theother elementscited in this passageare not part of thecorrespondingstructure for thiselement) and/or col.

This limitation mustbe construed under35 U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:

quantizing thedifference signalsmentioned earlier inthe claim inaccordance with aquantization schemathat varies with thedictates of a controlsignal Structure:DCT 37 (as shown inFig. 2, and asdescribed at cols. 6:3-6, 14:27-36, and14:66-67), includingthe frame differencesignals input to this

Function: quantizingthe difference signalmentioned earlier inthe claim inaccordance with aquantization schemathat varieswith the dictates of acontrol signalStructure:Quantizer vectorselector 38 (“QVS”)The QVS is shown incontext in Figure 2,and its general role idescribed at 5:60-6:12. (The otherelements cited in thispassage are not part thecorrespondingstructure for this

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14:67-col.15:13);(2) Quantizationencoder 81 andsubtracter 84 (asshown in Figure 9 andas described at col.15:61-16:5,and col. 16:12-22); or(3) Figure 10 (asdescribed at col.16:39-18:16) (Thevariable lengthencoders 46 and 47discussed in thispassage are not partof the correspondingstructure forthis element.).

element andfrequency domaincoefficients output bythis element; andquantizer vectorselector 38 (“QVS”)(as shown in Fig. 2,and its general role isdescribed at cols.5:60-6:12 and itsinternal circuitry asshown in Figs. 9 and10, and described atcols. 15:57-18:16),including thefrequency coefficientsignals input to thiselement and thequantized superblockvector signals outputby this element

element.) The interncircuitryof the QVS is shownin Figures 9 and 10,and described at15:57-17:34. Theelements shown inFigures 9 and 10 arepart of the overallcorrespondingstructure for thiselement. Certaincomponents in theQVS are describedfurther at 17:34-18:16. (The variablelength encoders 46and 47 discussed inthis passage are notpart of the correspondingstructure for thiselement.)

quantizationschema:

quantizationschema: 

a way of quantizing 

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a way of quantizing a structured

framework forquantizing

said coder includingmeans, responsive tosaid applied nextframe signals, todevelop said controlsignal, which controlsignal variesthroughout saidapplied next framewith changes in atleast one selectedcharacteristic of saidapplied next framesignals.

said coder includingmeans, responsive todevelop said controlsignal, which controlsignal variesthroughout saidapplied next framewith changes in atleast one selectedcharacteristic of saidapplied next framesignals.:Function: developing thecontrol signal, whichvaries throughout theapplied next framewith changes in atleast one selectedcharacteristic of theapplied next framesignals

means, responsive tosaid applied nextframe signals, todevelop said controlsignal, which controlsignal variesthroughout saidapplied next framewith changes in atleast one selectedcharacteristic of saidapplied next framesignals:This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:

developing the controlsignal mentionedearlier in the claim,which variesthroughout the appliednext frame withchanges in at least one

Function: developingthe control signal,which variesthroughoutthe applied next framwith changes in atleast one selectedcharacteristic of theapplied next framesignalsStructure: perceptualcoder 49 (as shown iFigure 2) includingat least one of thefollowing sets ofinternal circuitry:(1) generator 93 (asshown in Figure 12),where generator 93includes at leasttexture processors 96and 98, combiner 99and mapping look uptable 100 (as shown 

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Structure: perceptual coder 49(as shown in Figure2) including at leastone of the followingsets of internalcircuitry:(1) generator 93 (asshown in Figure 12),where generator 93includes at leasttexture processors 96and 98, combiner 99,and mapping look uptable 100 (as shownin Figure 13, anddescribed at 20:32-21:12, 21:42-43,21:53-22:5), andwhere textureprocessors 96 and 98each include at leastlook-up table 114 andone of theaccumulators 106,107 or 108 (as shownin Figure 14 anddescribed at 21:43-

selected characteristicof the applied nextframe signals inresponse to saidapplied next framesignals Structure:perceptual coder 49(as shown in Fig. 2)including at least oneof the following setsof internal circuitry:(1) perceptualprocessor 93 (asshown in Fig. 12),where perceptualprocessor 93 includesat least textureprocessors 96 and 98,combiner 99, andmapping look up table100 and basethreshold look-uptable 111 (as shown inFig. 13, and describedat cols. 20:32-21:12,21:41-42, 21:53-22:5

Figure 13, anddescribed at 20:32-21:12, 21:42-43,21:53-22:5), andwhere textureprocessors 96 and 98each include at leastlook-up table114 and one of theaccumulators 106,107, or 1 08 (asshown in Figure 14and described at21:43-49);(2) generator 93 (asshown in Figure 12),where generator 93includes at least:adder 101, brightnescorrection truncationcircuit 97, andbrightness correctionlook-up table 110 (asshownin Figure 13, anddescribed at 21:27-322:6-10); or

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49);(2) generator 93 (asshown in Figure 12),where generator 93includes at least:adder 101, brightnesscorrection truncationcircuitry 97, andbrightness correctionlook-up table 110 (asshown in Figure 13and described at21:27-34, 22:6-10); or(3) rate processor 91(as shown in Figure12 and described at22:36-23:40).

and 22:12-22), andwhere textureprocessors 96 and 98each include at leastlook-up table 114 andone of theaccumulators 106,107, or 108 (as shownin Fig. 14 anddescribed at cols.21:43-49), includingtheir interconnects,the transformed imageinformation with themean removed İT(t-4)and temporal framedifference of thetransformed imageinformation with themean removed İT(t-4)input into this elementand the perceptualthresholds PTij(t-4)output by thiselement; or(2) perceptualprocessor 93 (asshown in Fig. 12),

(3) rate processor 91(as shown in Figure12 and described at22:36-23:40)

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where perceptualprocessor 93 includesat least: adder 101,brightness correctiontruncation circuit 97,and brightnesscorrection look-uptable 110 and basethreshold look-uptable 111 (as shown inFig. 13, and describedat cols. 21:24-34,22:6-22) includingtheir interconnects,the transformed imageinformation with themean removed İT(t-4)

and mean signal M(t4) input into thiselement and theperceptual thresholdsPTij(t-4) output bythis element

consistent with claims1, 4 and 9selectedcharacteristic :

consistent with claims1, 4 and 9selectedcharacteristic:

Any of the followingcharacteristics of theapplied next framesignals, alone or incombination: (1) ameasure of texture,

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any characteristic ofthe applied next framesignals,including, but notlimited to, a measureof texture, a measureof brightness, ameasure of bufferfullness, temporaldifferences, frequencysensitivity, ordistortion

any of the followingcharacteristics of theapplied next framesignals, alone or incombination: (1) ameasure of texture, or(2) a measure ofbrightness

(2) a measure ofbrightness, or (3) ameasure of bufferfullness.

“means, responsive tosaid applied nextframe signals, todevelop said controlsignal, which controlsignal variesthroughout saidapplied next framewith changes in atleast one selectedcharacteristic of saidapplied next framesignals”. . .4. “The encoder of

This limitation doesnot requireconstruction under 35U.S.C. § 112 (6). The“means ... responsiveto said applied nextframe” limitation isalready recited inclaim 1. Claim 4 onlyadds the “whereinsaid selectedcharacteristic is ameasure of texture inapplied next framesignals” limitation.

This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:

developing the controlsignal, which variesthroughout the appliednext frame at leastwith changes to ameasure of texture inthe applied next framesignalsStructure: perceptualcoder 49 (as shown inFig. 2) including at

Function: developingthe control signal,which variesthroughoutthe applied next framat least with changesto a measure oftexture in the appliednext frame signalsStructure: perceptualcoder 49 (as shown iFigure 2) including aleast a generator 93(as shown in Figure12), where generator93 includes at least

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claim 1 wherein saidselectedcharacteristic is ameasure of texturein said applied nextframe signals”

least perceptualprocessor 93 (asshown in Fig. 12),where perceptualprocessor 93 includesat least textureprocessors 96 and 98,combiner 99, andmapping look up table100 and basethreshold look-uptable 111 (as shown inFig. 13, and describedat cols. 20:32-21:12,21:41-42, 21:53-22:5,and 22:12-22), andwhere textureprocessors 96 and 98each include at leastlook-up table 114 andone of theaccumulators 106,107, or 108 (as shownin Fig. 14 anddescribed at 21:43-49), including theirinterconnects, thetransformed imageinformation with the

the following internacircuitry: texture processors 96and 98, combiner 99and mapping look uptable 100 (as shown Figure 13, anddescribed at 20:32-21:12, 21:42-43,21:53-22:5:), wheretexture processors 96and 98 eachinclude at least lookup table 114 and oneof the accumulators106, 107, or 108 (asshown in Figure 14and described at21:43-49)

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mean removed İT(t-4)

and temporal framedifference of thetransformed imageinformation with themean removed İT(t-4)input into this elementand the perceptualthresholds PTij(t-4)output by this element

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete set ofdigital representationsfor an image

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete picturefrom a video sequence

consistent with claims1, 4 and 9selectedcharacteristic :any characteristic ofthe applied next framesignals,including, but not

consistent with claims1, 4 and 9selectedcharacteristic:any of the followingcharacteristics of theapplied next framesignals, alone or in

Any of the followingcharacteristics of theapplied next framesignals, alone or incombination: (1) ameasure of texture,(2) a measure ofbrightness, or (3) ameasure of bufferfullness.

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limited to, a measureof texture, a measureof brightness, ameasure of bufferfullness, temporaldifferences, frequencysensitivity, ordistortion

combination: (1) ameasure of texture, or(2) a measure ofbrightness

“means, responsive tosaid applied nextframe signals, todevelop said controlsignal, which controlsignal variesthroughout saidapplied next framewith changes in atleast one selectedcharacteristic of saidapplied next framesignals”. . .6. The encoder ofclaim 4 wherein saidmeasure of texture isa combination of atexture measure of

This limitation doesnot requireconstruction under 35U.S.C. § 112 (6). The“means ... responsiveto said applied nextframe” limitation isalready recited inclaim 1. Claim 6 onlyadds the “whereinsaid measure oftexture is acombination of atexture measure ofsaid applied nextframe signals and ofpreviously appliednext frame signals”limitation.

This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:

developing the controlsignal, which variesthroughout the appliednext frame at leastwith changes to ameasure of texture inthe applied next framesignalsStructure:perceptual coder 49(as shown in Fig. 2)including at leastperceptual processor93 (as shown in Fig.12), where perceptual

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said applied nextframe signals and ofpreviously appliednext frame signals.

processor 93 includesat least textureprocessors 96 and 98,combiner 99, andmapping look uptables 100 and basethreshold look-uptable 111 (as shown inFig. 13, and describedat cols. 20:32-21:12,21:41-42-43, 21:53-22:5, and 22:12-22),and where textureprocessors 96 and 98each include at leastlook-up table 114 andone of theaccumulators 106,107, or 108 (as shownin Fig. 14 anddescribed at 21:43-49), including theirinterconnects, thetransformed imageinformation with themean removed İT(t-4)

and temporal framedifference of thetransformed image

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information with themean removed İT(t-4)

input into this elementand the perceptualthresholds PTij(t-4)output by this element

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete set ofdigital representationsfor an image

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete picturefrom a video sequence

8. The encoder ofclaim 1 furthercomprising an outputbuffer for receivingsaid encoder outputsignals, and saidcoder comprising 

consistent with claims1, 8 and 29coder:hardware, which mayinclude one or morecircuits or processorsprogrammed withappropriate software,that changes a videosignal from one formof representation toanother

consistent with claims1, 8 and 29coder:hardware, which mayinclude a generalpurpose processorprogrammed withappropriate software,that changes a videosignal from one formof representation toanother

hardware, which mayinclude a generalpurpose processorprogrammed withappropriate softwarethat changes a videosignal from one formof representation toanother

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means for receivingsignals from saidoutput buffer thatindicate the level ofbuffer fullness ofsaid output buffer.

Function:receiving signals fromsaid output bufferStructure:

perceptual coder 49,and itsinterconnection toBFF block 56 (asshown in Figure 2)

This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:

receiving signals fromsaid output buffer thatindicate the level ofbuffer fullness of saidoutput bufferStructure:perceptual coder 49(including internalcircuitry rateprocessor 91 (asshown in Fig. 12 anddescribed at cols.22:36- 23:45)including bufferfullness input to thiselement and distortionlevel D output by thiselement; andmultiplier 92 (asshown in Fig. 12 anddescribed at cols.19:56-63 and 23:41-

Function: receiving signals frosaid output buffer thindicatethe level of bufferfullness of said outpubufferStructure: perceptualcoder 49, and itsinterconnection toBFF block 56, asshown in Figure 2

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43) includingdistortion level D andperceptual thresholdsPTij(t-4) input to thiselement and targetdistortion levelsoutput by this element

9. The encoder ofclaim 8 whereinselectedcharacteristic is 

a

measure of bufferfullness of saidoutput buffer. 

The referencedlanguage is notindefinite. This term should begiven its plainmeaning to one ofskill in the art, andtherefore does notrequire construction.

This language cannotbe construed becauseit is invalid due toindefiniteness andfailure to satisfy 35U.S.C. §§ 112(4) and(6).

consistent with claims1, 4 and 9selectedcharacteristic:any characteristic ofthe applied next framesignals,including, but notlimited to, a measureof texture, a measure

consistent with claims1, 4 and 9selectedcharacteristic:any of the followingcharacteristics of theapplied next framesignals, alone or incombination: (1) ameasure of texture, or

Any of the followingcharacteristics of theapplied next framesignals, alone or incombination: (1) ameasure of texture,(2) a measure ofbrightness, or (3) ameasure of bufferfullness.

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of brightness, ameasure of bufferfullness, temporaldifferences, frequencysensitivity, ordistortion

(2) a measure ofbrightness

17. The encoder ofclaim 1 wherein saidnext frame signalscomprise a sequenceof signal sections,each of which isrelated to a transformof at least one blockof said framedifference signals, andeach of whichincluding a collectionof N transformelement signals, andsaid control signalcomprising N controlsignal cells, where Nin a constant, andeach control signalcell controls thequantization schemafor a different one ofsaid N transform

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete set ofdigital representationsfor an image

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete picturefrom a video sequence

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element signals

transform elementsignals:frequency domaincoefficients

transform elementsignals:frequency domaincoefficients 

transform elementsignals:frequency domaincoefficients 

26. An encodercomprising:prediction meansresponsive to outputsignals of saidencoder, fordeveloping frameprediction signals

Function:developing frameprediction signalsStructure:

inverse quantizer 39;inverse DCT 40;adder 41; and motioncompensator 43 (asshown in Figure 2 andas described at col.6:9-31, 40-46)

This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:

developing frameprediction signals inresponse to outputsignals of the encoder Structure:motion vectorgenerator 13 (asshown in Fig. 1 andits internal circuitryshown in Figs. 3-4,and described at cols.4:35-47, 5:15-27, andcol. 7:33-10:49 ),including the appliednext frames I(t) andI(t-1) input to this

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element and motionvectors MV(t-1)output by thiselement;motion vectorselector/encoder 14(as shown in Fig. 1and its internalcircuitry shown inFig. 6, and describedat cols. 4:43-51, 5:23-39, and 10:50-12:18 ),including the motionvector MV(t-1) inputto this element andmotion vectors MV(t2) output by thiselement;adder 41 (as shown inFig. 2 and describedat col. 6:19-22),including all inputsand outputs;adder 54 (as shown inFig. 2 and described

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at col. 6:19-24 ),including all inputsand outputs;subtractor 44 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols.5:65-6:3, 6:3531-37,and 6:41-44),including all inputsand outputs;multiplier 45 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols.5:65-6:3 and 6:35-39),including leak factorL(t-4) and displacedframe signal DF withthe mean removedinput to this elementand the bestestimation of imageI(t-4) outputs by thiselement;motion compensator43 (as shown in Fig. 2and described at cols.

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5:32-37, 6:28-33,6:40-41, and 12:20-32), including themotion vectors MV(t4) and previous frameinput to this elementand all inputs and theestimate of the imagesignal I(t-4) output bythis element outputs;inverse quantizer 39(as shown in Fig. 2and its internalcircuitry in Fig. 11and described at cols.described at cols. 6:9-18 and 18:36-68),including scale factorsSji and quantizedsuperblock vectorsignals input to thiselement and inverselyquantized frequencycoefficients output bythis element; andinverse DCT 40 (asshown in Fig. 2 and

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described at cols. 6:9-14), including theinversely quantizedfrequency coefficientsinput to this elementand approximatedframe differencesignals output by thiselement

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete set ofdigital representationsfor an image

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete picturefrom a video sequence

means fordeveloping framedifference signals inresponse to saidframe predictionmeans and appliedframe signals

Function: 

developing framedifference signalsStructure: subtracter 36 (asshown in Figure 2 anddescribed at col 5:63-6:4, 40-46)

This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:

developing framedifference signals inresponse to the frameprediction means andapplied frame signals

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Structure:subtractor 35 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols.5:63-6:3), includingthe input to thiselement image signalI(t-4) input to thiselement and the frame mean signal M(t-4)input to this elementand the meanexcluded image signalI(t-4) output by thiselement; andsubtractor 36 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols.5:63-6:3), includingthe mean excludedimage signal I(t-4)input to this elementand best estimation ofimage I(t-4) input tothis element and theframe differencesignals output by thiselement

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coder means,responsive to saidframe differencesignals and to acontrol signal, forencoding framedifference signalsunder direction ofsaid control signal,where said codermeans codesdifferent portions ofsaid framedifference signalswith different codingschemas, wheredifferent codingschemas yielddifferent numbers ofbits when coding anygiven signal, saidcoder means therebygenerates a numberof bits whenencoding saidapplied framesignals; and

Function:encoding the framedifference signalsunder direction of thecontrol signalmentioned earlier inthe claim

Function:

encoding framedifference signalsunder direction ofsaid control signalStructure:

(a) (1) Quantizervector selector 38 (asshown in Figure 2 anddescribed at col. 6:6-9(the other elementscited in this passageare not part of thecorrespondingstructure for thiselement), col. 6:63-64, col. 7:12-15 andcol. 14:67-col. 15:18),or (2) Quantizationencoder 81 andsubtracter 84 (asshown in Figure 9 andas described at col.15:61-16:3, col.16:12-22 and col16:23-32), or (3)Figure 10 (as

This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:

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described at col.16:39-18:16) (Thevariable lengthencoders 46 and 47discussed in thispassage are not partof the correspondingstructure for thiselement.); and(b) at least one ofvariable lengthencoders 46 and 47(as shown in FIG. 2and described at col.17:41-46, 18:20-33).

described at cols.5:60-6:12 and itsinternal circuitry asshown in Figs. 9 and10, and described atcols. 15:57-18:16),including thefrequency coefficientsignals input to thiselement and thequantized superblockvector signals outputby this element; andvariable lengthencoder 46 and 47 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols.17:46-18:33),including thequantized superblockvector signals input tothis element andcodebook vectors andquantized superblockvectors output by thiselement

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control means fordeveloping saidcontrol signal inresponse to saidencoder outputsignals, to controlthe number of bitsgenerated by saidcoder means whileencoding saidapplied framesignals

Function:developing saidcontrol signal Structure: 

perceptual coder 49(as shown in Figure2), including rateprocessor 91 (asshown in Figure 12and described at22:36-23:40)

This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:

developing saidcontrol signal inresponse to saidencoder output signalsto control the numberof bits generated bysaid coder meanswhile encoding theapplied frame signalsStructure:buffer fullness andformatter 56 (asshown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at cols.23:47-24:52)including inputscodebook vectors andquantized superblockvectors as inputs andbuffer fullness output

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by this element; andperceptual coder 49(as shown in Fig. 2including internalcircuitry rateprocessor 91 (asshown in Fig. 12 anddescribed at cols.22:36-23:45)including bufferfullness input to thiselement and distortionlevel D output by thiselement

“control means fordeveloping saidcontrol signal inresponse to saidencoder outputsignals, to control thenumber of bitsgenerated by saidcoder means whileencoding said appliedframe signals”. . .

This limitation doesnot requireconstruction under 35U.S.C. § 112 (6). The“control means fordeveloping saidcontrol signal...”limitation is alreadyrecited in claim 26. Claim 29 only addsthe “where saidcontrol means isfurther responsive tosaid applied frame

This limitation mustbe construed under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function:developing saidcontrol signal inresponse to saidencoder output signalsto control the numberof bits generated bysaid coder meanswhile encoding theapplied frame signals;

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29. “where saidcontrol means isfurther responsive tosaid applied framesignals and modifiesits developed controlsignal based on saidapplied framesignals to controlcoding error signalscreated in said coderin the course ofcoding of said framedifference signals

”

signals ...” limitation. and in response to

said applied framesignals modifying thedeveloped controlsignal based on saidapplied frame signalsto control coding errorsignals created in saidcoder in the course ofcoding of said framedifference signalsStructure:perceptual coder 49(as shown in Fig. 2)including:perceptual processor93 (as shown in Fig.12 and its internalcircuitry in Figs. 13and 14 and describedat cols. 19:1- 23:46),including thetransformed imageinformation with themean removed İT(t-4)

and mean signal M(t4) input into this

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element and theperceptual thresholdsPTij(t-4) output bythis element;rate processor 91further includingsignal standarddeviation values 

σ as

an input; andmultiplier 92 (asshown in Fig. 12 anddescribed at cols.19:56-63 and 23:41-43), includingdistortion level D andperceptual thresholdsPTij(t-4) input to thiselement and targetdistortion levelsoutput by this element

consistent with claims1, 4, 6, 17, 26, 27, 28and 29frame:a complete set of

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digital representationsfor an image

from a video sequence 

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1. A method ofencoding a video signal,comprising the steps of:generating a set offrequency coefficientsignals, the setrepresenting the videosignal, andcorresponding to anNxM matrix, whereineach of the frequencycoefficient signalscorresponds to apredeterminedhorizontal coordinateand a predeterminedvertical coordinate inthe matrix;

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and 2elements wide

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consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,

7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

scanning a first subsetof the frequencycoefficient signalswithin the set in apredetermined firstsubset scanning order,as represented by thefollowing list ofcoordinate pairs, eachpair representing ahorizontal and verticalcoordinate in the matrix,

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

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to create an ordered setof frequency coefficientsignals: (0, 0), (0, 1), (0, 2), (0,3), (1, 0), (1, 1), (2, 0),(2, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (0,4), (0, 5), (0, 6), (0, 7)(1, 7); and,

scanning a first subsetof the frequencycoefficient signals:organizing a first subsetof frequencycoefficients into asequence prior toencoding

scanning a first subsetof the frequencycoefficient:organizing a first subsetof frequencycoefficients into asequence prior toencoding

scanning a first subsetof the frequencycoefficient:organizing a first subsetof frequencycoefficients into asequence prior toencoding

generating an encodedvideo signal, theencoded video signalincluding the orderedset of frequencycoefficient signals.

consistent with claims 1,7, 13, 19generating an encodedvideo signal:

consistent with claims 1,7, 13, 19generating an encodedvideo signal:

generating a videosignal using variableword length encoding

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generating a videosignal using variableword length encoding orother entropy encoding

generating a videosignal using variablelength encoding

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

2. The method of claim1 wherein the scanningstep is performed inresponse to a frameformat associated withthe video signal.

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame:a complete picture froma video sequence

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19

interlaced format orprogressive format

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frame format:interlaced format orprogressive format

frame format:interlaced formattedpicture or progressiveformatted picture

3. The method of claim2 in which the frameformat is an interlacedframe format.

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame:a complete picture froma video sequence

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame format:interlaced format orprogressive format

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame format:interlaced formattedpicture or progressiveformatted picture

interlaced format orprogressive format

4. The method of claim1 further including astep of scanning asecond subset of thefrequency coefficientsignals within the set in

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

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a predetermined secondsubset scanning ordersuch that the ordered setincludes frequencycoefficient signals in thesecond subset, whereinthe second subsetscanning order isrepresented by thefollowing list ofcoordinate pairs:(1, 6), (1, 5), (1, 4), (2,3), (2, 2), (3, 0), (3, 1), (4, 0), (4,1), (3, 2), (3, 3), (2, 4),(2, 5), (2, 6), (2, 7).

the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containing

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containing

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containing

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

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frequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

frequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

frequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

5. The method of claim4 further including astep of scanning a thirdsubset of the frequencycoefficient signalswithin  the set in apredetermined thirdsubset scanning ordersuch that the ordered setincludes the scannedfrequency coefficientsignals in the thirdsubset, wherein the thirdsubset scanning order isrepresented by thefollowing list ofcoordinate pairs:(3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6), (3,

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficients areorganized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficients areorganized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

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7), (4, 2), (4, 3), (5, 0),(5, 1), (6, 0), (6, 1), (5,2), (5, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5),(4, 6) (4, 7).

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

6. The method of claimfurther including a stepof scanning a fourthsubset of the frequencycoefficient signalswithin the set in a

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

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predetermined fourthsubset scanning ordersuch that the ordered setincludes the scannedfrequency coefficientsignals in the fourthsubset, wherein thefourth subset scanningorder is represented bythe following list ofcoordinate pairs:(5,4), (5, 5), (5, 6), (5,7), (6, 2), (6, 3), (7, 0),(7, 1), (7, 2), (7, 3), (6,4), (6, 5), (6, 6), (6, 7),(7, 4), (7, 5), (7, 6), (7,7).

the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19

signals containingfrequency coefficients created b

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frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

7. A method forencoding a video signal,comprising the steps of:generating a set offrequency coefficientsignals, the setrepresenting the videosignal, wherein the setcorresponds to an NxMmatrix and each of thefrequency coefficientsignals corresponds to apredeterminedhorizontal coordinateand a predeterminedvertical coordinate in

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

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the matrix;

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and 2 atleast elements wide

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and 2elements wide

alternatively selectingbetween a firstscanningorder and a secondscanning order inresponse to a frameformat associated withthe video signal;

consistent with claims 7and 19alternatively selecting apre-determinedscanning order inresponse to whether thevideo signal isassociated withprogressive format orinterlaced format

consistent with claims 7and 19alternatively selecting apredetermined scanningorder in response towhether the picture isprogressive format orinterlaced format

The Court construes entire phrase as:alternatively selects apre-determinedscanning order inresponse to whether tvideo signal isprogressive format orinterlaced format

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,

the sequence into whfrequency coefficient

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13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsareorganized prior toencoding

13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsareorganized prior toencoding

13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

are organized prior toencoding.

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame:a complete picture froma video sequence

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame format:interlaced format orprogressive format

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame format:interlaced formattedpicture or progressiveformatted picture

interlaced format orprogressive format

scanning the set of scanning the set of scanning the set of scanning the set of organizing the 

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frequency coefficientsignals according to theselected scanning orderto create an ordered setof frequency coefficientsignals; and 

frequency coefficientsignals:organizing thefrequencycoefficients into asequence prior toencoding

frequency coefficientsignals:organizing thefrequencycoefficients into asequence prior toencoding

frequency coefficientsignals:organizing thefrequency coefficientsinto a sequence prior toencoding

frequency coefficientinto a sequence prior encoding

frequency coefficientsignals:consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

frequency coefficientsignals:consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

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consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

generating an encodedvideo signal, theencoded video signalincluding the orderedset of frequencycoefficient signals.

consistent with claims 1,7, 13, 19generating an encodedvideo signalgenerating a videosignal using variableword length encoding orother entropy encoding

consistent with claims 1,7, 13, 19generating an encodedvideo signalgenerating a videosignal using variableword length encodingr

generating a videosignal using variableword length encoding

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consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

8. The method of claim7 in which the firstscanning ordercomprises a zigzagscanning order.

zigzag scanning order:the scanning ordershown in Fig. 3 for an8x8 block, which maybe scaled to fit differentblock sizes providedthat the scanningprocedure remains thesame as that shown inFig. 3

zigzag scanning order:MPT agrees withDefendants’ proposedconstruction for thisterm.

zigzag scanning order:the scanning ordershown in Fig. 3 for an8x8 block, which maybe scaled to fit differentblock sizes providedthat the scanningprocedure remains thesame as that shown inFig. 3.

the scanning ordershown in Fig. 3 for a8x8 block, which mabe scaled to fit differblock sizes providedthat the scanningprocedure remains thsame as that shown inFig. 3.

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior to

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scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

encoding.

9. The method of claim7 in which the secondscanning order includesa first subset scanningorder represented by thefollowing list ofcoordinate pairs, eachpair representing ahorizontal and verticalcoordinate in the matrix:(0, 0), (0, 1), (0, 2), (0,3), (1, 0), (1, 1), (2, 0),(2, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (0,4), (0, 5), (0, 6), (0, 7)(1, 7)

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

10. The method of claim9 in which the secondscanning order furtherincludes a second subset

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

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scanning order matrixsuch that the ordered setincludes frequencycoefficient signals in asecond subset, thesecond subset scanningorder represented by thefollowing list ofcoordinate pairs, eachpair representing ahorizontal and verticalcoordinate in the matrix:(1, 6), (1, 5), (1,4), (2,3), (2, 2), (3, 0), (3, 1),(4, 0), (4, 1), (3, 2), (3,3), (2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6),(2, 7).

scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transform

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transform

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transform

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

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coding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

coding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

coding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

11. The method of claimin which the secondscanning order furtherincludes a third subsetscanning order matrixsuch that the ordered setincludes frequencycoefficient signals in athird subset, the thirdsubset scanning orderrepresented by thefollowing list ofcoordinate pairs, eachpair representing ahorizontal and verticalcoordinate in the matrix:(3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6), (3,7), (4, 2), (4, 3), (5, 0),(5, 1), (6, 0), (6, 1), (5,2), (5, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5),(4, 6) (4, 7).

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

consistent with claims 1, consistent with claims 1, consistent with claims 1,signals containing 

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7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

frequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

12. The method of claim11 in which the secondscanning order furtherincludes a fourth subsetscanning order matrixsuch that the ordered setincludes frequencycoefficient signals in thefourth subset, the fourthsubset scanning orderrepresented by thefollowing list ofcoordinate pairs, eachpair representing ahorizontal and vertical

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

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coordinate in the matrix:(5,4), (5, 5), (5, 6), (5,7), (6, 2), (6, 3), (7, 0),(7, 1), (7, 2), (7, 3), (6,4), (6, 5), (6, 6), (6, 7),(7, 4), (7, 5), (7, 6), (7,7).

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

13. An apparatus forencoding a video signal,comprising: a discretecosine transformcoefficient generatorfor generating a set offrequency coefficient

consistent with claims13 and 19discrete cosinetransform coefficientgenerator:

consistent with claims13 and 19discrete cosinetransform coefficientgenerator:

hardware, which mayinclude a generalpurpose processorprogrammed withappropriate software,that uses a discretecosine transform to

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signals, the setrepresenting the videosignal andcorresponding to anNxM matrix, whereineach of the frequencycoefficient signalscorresponds to apredeterminedhorizontal coordinateand a predeterminedvertical coordinate inthe matrix

hardware, which mayinclude one or morecircuitsor processorsprogrammed withappropriate software,that uses a discretecosine transform orsimilar transform tocreate frequencycoefficients

hardware, which mayinclude a generalpurpose processorprogrammed withappropriate software,that uses a discretecosine transform tocreate frequencycoefficients

create frequencycoefficients

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and 2elements wide

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consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

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a scanner for scanning afirst subset of thefrequency coefficientsignals within the set ina predetermined firstsubset scanning order,as represented by thefollowing list ofcoordinate pairs, eachpair representing ahorizontal and verticalcoordinate in the matrix,to create an ordered setof frequency coefficientsignals:(0, 0), (0, 1), (0, 2), (0,3), (1, 0), (1, 1), (2, 0),(2, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (0,4), (0, 5), (0, 6), (0, 7)(1, 7); and,

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

means for generatingan encoded videosignal, the encodedvideo signal includingthe ordered set offrequency coefficientsignals

consistent with claims13 and 19Function: generating anencoded video signal,the encoded videosignal including the

consistent with claims13 and 19This limitation must beconstrued under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).

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ordered set of frequencycoefficient signalsStructure:

(a) variable word lengthencoder 990 (as showninFig. 9 and as describedat 7:13-16); or(b) encoder 190 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 2:53-57).

Function: generating an

encoded video signal,the encoded videosignal including theordered set of frequencycoefficient signalsStructure: variable word

length encoder 990 (asshown in Fig. 9 and asdescribed at 7:13-37).

consistent with claims 1,7, 13, 19generating an encodedvideo signal:generating a videosignal using variableword length encoding orother entropy encoding

consistent with claims 1,7, 13, 19generating an encodedvideo signal:generating a videosignal using variableword length encoding

generating a videosignal using variableword length encoding

14. The apparatus ofclaim 13 in which thescanner performs the

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19

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scanning in response toa frame formatassociated with thevideo signal.

frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

frame:a complete picture froma video sequence

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame format:interlaced format orprogressive format

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame format:interlaced formattedpicture or progressiveformatted picture

interlaced format orprogressive format

15. The apparatus ofclaim 14 in which theframe format is aninterlaced frameformat.

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame:a complete picture froma video sequence

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame format:interlaced format or

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame format:interlaced formatted

interlaced format orprogressive format

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progressive format picture or progressive

formatted picture

19. An apparatus forencoding a video signal,comprising:a discrete cosinetransform generatorfor generating a set offrequency coefficientsignals, the setrepresenting the videosignal andcorresponding to anNxM matrix, whereineach of the frequencycoefficient signalscorresponds to apredeterminedhorizontal coordinateand a predeterminedvertical coordinate inthe matrix;

consistent with claims13 and 19discrete cosinetransform coefficientgenerator:hardware, which mayinclude one or morecircuitsor processorsprogrammed withappropriate software,that uses a discretecosine transform orsimilar transform tocreate frequencycoefficients

consistent with claims13 and 19discrete cosinetransform coefficientgenerator:hardware, which mayinclude a generalpurpose processorprogrammed withappropriate software,that uses a discretecosine transform tocreate frequencycoefficients

hardware, which mayinclude a generalpurpose processorprogrammed withappropriate software,that uses a discretecosine transform tocreate frequencycoefficients

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19NxM matrix:

a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and 2elements wide

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a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

a rectangular array ofelements, at least 2elements high and atleast 2 elements wide

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

a scan selector foralternatively selectingbetween a firstscanning order and asecond scanning orderin response to a frameformat associated withthe video signal;

consistent with claims 7and 19alternatively selecting apre-determinedscanning order inresponse to whether thevideo signal isassociated withprogressive format or

consistent with claims 7and 19alternatively selecting apredetermined scanningorder in response towhether the picture isprogressive format orinterlaced format

The Court construed entire element as: hardware, which mainclude a generalpurpose processorprogrammed withappropriate softwarethat alternatively selea pre-determined

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interlaced format scanning order in

response to whether tvideo signal isprogressive format orinterlaced format

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into whichfrequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 2,3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame:a complete picture froma video sequence

consistent with claims 2, consistent with claims 2, interlaced format or 

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3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame format:interlaced format orprogressive format

3, 7, 14, 15 and 19frame format:interlaced formattedpicture or progressiveformatted picture

progressive format 

a scanner for scanningthe set of frequencycoefficient signalsaccording to theselected scanning orderto create an ordered setof frequency coefficientsignals; and,

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscretecosine transform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13 and 19frequency coefficientsignals:signals containingfrequency coefficientscreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

signals containingfrequency coefficientcreated by transformcoding, such as thediscrete cosinetransform (DCT)

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into which

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into which

consistent with claims 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 16, 17, 18, 19scanning order:the sequence into which

the sequence into whfrequency coefficientare organized prior toencoding.

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frequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

frequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding

frequency coefficientsare organized prior toencoding.

a means for generatingan encoded videosignal, the encodedvideo signal includingthe ordered set offrequency coefficientsignals

consistent with claims13 and 19Function: generating an

encoded video signal,the encoded videosignal including theordered set of frequencycoefficient signalsStructure:

(a) variable word lengthencoder 990 (as showninFig. 9 and as describedat 7:13-16); or(b) encoder 190 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 2:53-57).

consistent with claims13 and 19This limitation must beconstrued under 35U.S.C. § 112(6).Function: generating an

encoded video signal,the encoded videosignal including theordered set of frequencycoefficient signalsStructure: variable word

length encoder 990 (asshown in Fig. 9 and asdescribed at 7:13-37)

Function:

generating an encod

video signal, theencoded video signalincluding the orderedset of frequencycoefficient signalsStructure: variable wlength encoder 990 (ashown in Fig. 9 and adescribed at 7:13-37)

consistent with claims 1,7, 13, 19

consistent with claims 1,7, 13, 19

generating a videosignal using variableword length encoding

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generating an encodedvideo signal:generating a videosignal using variableword length encoding orother entropy encoding

generating an encodedvideo signal:generating a videosignal using a variableword length encoding

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1. An apparatus forencoding digital videosignals, comprising: a means for receiving adigital video input signalcomprising a successionof digital representationsrelated to pictureelements making up atleast one frame of a videoimage, the framecomprising a plurality ofinterlaced fields 

Structure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

Function: receiving a

digital video input signalStructure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

Function: receiving a

digital video input signalcomprising a succession ofdigital representationsrelated to picture elementsmaking up at least oneframe of a video image,the frame comprising aplurality of interlacedfieldsStructure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete picture from avideo sequence

interlaced fields:one of the two (or more)parts into which a frame isdivided in interlacedscanning

interlaced fields:a set of odd horizontalscan lines and a set of evenhorizontal scan lines thattogether make up acomplete picture from avideo sequence

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a means for codinggroups of digitalrepresentations related toframes of pictureelements

Function: coding groups of

digital representationsrelated to frames of pictureelements

Function: coding groups of

digital representationsrelated to frames of pictureelementsStructure: (a) block

formatting circuit 15A (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 6:59-66,col. 5:66-6:3 and Fig. 6 asdescribed at col. 19:1-18); (b) discrete cosinetransform circuit 16 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 7:5-19);and (c) visibility matrixselector and perceptualquantizer 19 (as shown inFig. 1 and as described atcol. 7:27-45, col. 5:66-6:3), or Figure 13 (asdescribed at col. 24:61-col.25:8).

Function: coding groups of

digital representationsrelated to frames of pictureelementsStructure:

summing element 11 (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 6 lines 6-22) including the digitalvideo input signal andestimate of the video inputsignal input to thiselement, and the signaloutput by this elementrelating to the errorbetween the digital videoinput signal and theestimate signal; block formatting circuit15a (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 6, and asdescribed at col. 6, line 59- col. 7, line 14 and col.19, lines 1-18) includingthe coding type signal andthe digital video input

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signal or the estimate errorsignal input to thiselement, and the blocksoutput by this element;discrete cosine transformcircuit 16 (as shown in Fig.1A and as described at col.6, line 62 – col. 7, line 19and col. 7, lines 27-30)including the blocks inputto this element and thetransform coefficientsoutput by this element;visibility matrix selectorand perceptual quantizer19 (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 13, and asdescribed at col. 7, line 27- col. 8, line 5, col. 9, lines19-22, col. 9, lines 34-37,col. 13, lines 22-25, andcol. 24, line 61 - col. 25,line 8) including thetransform coefficients,coding type signal, picturetype signal, digital input

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signal, estimate errorsignal, inter/intra typesignal, and fullness signalinput to this element, andthe quantized transformcoefficients andquantization parameteroutput by this element;scan selector circuit 23 (asshown in Fig. 1A and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Fig. 14, and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9, line 2 and col. 25,lines 9-25) including thequantized transformcoefficients and codingtype signal input to thiselement, and the orderedquantized transformcoefficients output by thiselement; andvariable word length andfixed word length encoderand multiplexer 24 (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36

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– col. 9 line 34, col. 12lines 54-56, col. 12, lines60-64, col. 13, lines 26-28,and col. 13, line 63 – col.14, line 1) including theordered quantizedtransform coefficients,block class signal,quantization parameter,picture type signal,differential dc coefficientprediction, variable wordlength table select signaland differential motionvectors input to thiselement, and the codedtransform coefficientsoutput by this element;including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:This term should be givenits plain meaning to one of

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:a number of macroblocks,submacroblocks, and

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skill in the art, andtherefore does not requireconstruction.

blocks of picture elements,for example, 16x16macroblocks of pictureelements, 16x8 subblocksof picture elements, and8x8 blocks of pictureelements

a means for codinggroups of digitalrepresentations related tointerlaced fields in theframes

Function: coding groups of

digital representationsrelated to interlaced fieldsin the frames

Function: coding groups of

digital representationsrelated to interlaced fieldsin the framesStructure:

(a) block formatting circuit15A (as shown in Fig. 1and as described at col.6:59-66, col. 5:66-6:3 andFig. 6 as described at col.19:1-18);(b) discrete cosinetransform circuit 16 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 7:5-7:19);and(c) visibility matrixselector and perceptualquantizer 19 (as shown in

Function: coding groups of

digital representationsrelated to interlaced fieldsin the framesStructure: summing

element 11 (as shown inFig. 1A and as described atcol. 6 lines 6-22) includingthe digital video inputsignal and estimate of thevideo input signal input tothis element, and the signaloutput by this elementrelating to the errorbetween the digital videoinput signal and theestimate signal; block formatting circuit15a (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry as

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Fig. 1 and as described atcol. 7:27-45, col. 5:66-6:3), or Figure 13 (asdescribed at col. 24:61-col.25:8).

shown in Fig. 6, and asdescribed at col. 6, line 59- col. 7, line 14 and col.19, lines 1-18) includingthe coding type signal andthe digital video inputsignal or the estimate errorsignal input to thiselement, and the blocksoutput by this element;discrete cosine transformcircuit 16 (as shown in Fig.1A and as described at col.6, line 62 – col. 7, line 19and col. 7, lines 27-30)including the blocks inputto this element and thetransform coefficientsoutput by this element;visibility matrix selectorand perceptual quantizer19 (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 13, and asdescribed at col. 7, line 27- col. 8, line 5, col. 9, lines19-22, col. 9, lines 34-37,

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col. 13, lines 22-25, andcol. 24, line 61 - col. 25,line 8) including thetransform coefficients,coding type signal, picturetype signal, digital inputsignal, estimate errorsignal, inter/intra typesignal, and fullness signalinput to this element, andthe quantized transformcoefficients andquantization parameteroutput by this element;scan selector circuit 23 (asshown in Fig. 1A and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Fig. 14, and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9, line 2 and col. 25,lines 9-25) including thequantized transformcoefficients and codingtype signal input to thiselement, and the orderedquantized transformcoefficients output by thiselement; and

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variable word length andfixed word length encoderand multiplexer 24 (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9 line 34, col. 12lines 54-56, col. 12, lines60-64, col. 13, lines 26-28,and col. 13, line 63 – col.14, line 1) including theordered quantizedtransform coefficients,block class signal,quantization parameter,picture type signal,differential dc coefficientprediction, variable wordlength table select signaland differential motionvectors input to thiselement, and the codedtransform coefficientsoutput by this element;including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31

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groups of digitalrepresentations:This term should be givenits plain meaning to one ofskill in the art, andtherefore does not requireconstruction.

groups of digitalrepresentations:a number of macroblocks,submacroblocks, andblocks of picture elements,for example, 16x16macroblocks of pictureelements, 16x8 subblocksof picture elements, and8x8 blocks of pictureelements

a means responsive to thedigital video input signalfor producing a fieldframe coding type signalwhich directs a selectedone, but not both, of theframe coding means orthe field coding means tocode the digital videoinput signal

Function: producing a field

frame coding type signalStructure:

(1) block adaptiveframe/field codinganalyzer 14 (as shown inFig. 1 and as described atcol. 6:22-58, col. 5:66-6:3); and(2) thresholder andcomparator 240 (as shownin Fig. 5 and as describedat col. 18:57-61).

Function: producing a field

frame coding type signalwhich directs a selectedone, but not both, of theframe coding means or thefield coding means to codethe digital video inputsignalStructure: switching

element 13a (as shown inFig. 1A and as described atcol. 13, lines 19-22)including the inter/intratype coding signal thatcontrols this element; and 

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block adaptive frame/fieldcoding analyzer 14 (asshown in Fig. 1A and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Fig. 5, and as describedat col. 6, lines 22-58 andcol. 18, lines 11-68)including the digital videoinput signal or the estimateerror signal input to thiselement, and the codingtype signal output by thiselement; and including theinterconnection betweenthese elements

consistent with claims 1,14, 17, 23 and 26coding type:frame or field coding

consistent with claims 1,14, 17, 23 and 26coding type:frame coding or interlacedfield coding

2. The encoding apparatusof claim 1, in which thefields comprise alternatinghorizontal scan lines of theframes

fields:The “fields” in this claimrefer to “interlaced fields”of claim 1.

consistent with claims 2,23, 24 and 31fields:a set of odd horizontal

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scan lines and a set of evenhorizontal scan lines thattogether make up acomplete picture from avideo sequence

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete picture from avideo sequence

13. An apparatus fordecoding a compresseddigital video signal,comprising:a means for receiving acompressed digital videobit stream; and

Function: receiving a

compressed digital videobit steamStructure: input line 50 (as

shown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at col. 14 , lines8-10)

Plaintiff agrees withDefendants’ proposedconstruction.However, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.Function: receiving a

compressed digital videobit steamStructure: input line 50 (as

shown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at col. 14 , lines8-10)

Function: receiving a

compressed digital videbit streamStructure: input line 50 

shown in Fig. 2 anddescribed at col. 14, lin8-10)

a means responsive to amotion compensationtype signal for selectivelyand adaptivelyperforming motion

Function: selectively and

adaptively performingmotion compensateddecoding of frames of thecompressed digital video

Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for this term. 

MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.Structure: circuit 100 (as

Function: selectively an

adaptively performingmotioncompensated decoding frames of the compress

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compensated decoding offrames of the compressedvideo bit stream andfields of the compressedvideo bit stream.

bit stream and fields of thecompressed video bitstream

Structure:

(a) decoder 54 (as shownin Fig. 2 and described atcol. 14:10-15, 8:62-68);(b) block unformatter 72A(as described at col. 14:56-61, 6:59-66, col. 5:66-6:3)and Fig. 7 (as described at19:19- 38);(c) summing element 74(as described at col. 14:60-68); and(d) estimation circuit 100(as shown in Fig. 2, and asdescribed at col. 15:23-42), and i. Fig. 3 (as described atcol. 15:47-col. 16:27,including previous picturestore 100c) or ii. Fig. 4 (as describedat col. 16:28-col. 18:10,including previous picturestore 100c and next picture

shown in Fig. 2 and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Figs. 3, 4A, and 4B andas described at col. 15 line22 to col. 18 line 10);circuit 94 (as shown in Fig.2 and the circuitry withincircuit 94 as shown anddescribed in Figs. 15, 16A,and 16B, and thedescription of circuit 94and its internal circuitry setforth in col. 15 lines 11-28and in col. 25 line 26 tocol. 27 line 34); summingelement 92; picture stores100C and 100A; circuit 54(as shown in Fig. 2, and asdescribed in Fig. 12 and atcol. 14 lines 5-68 and col.24 lines 47-60); circuit 80(as shown in Fig. 2 and asdescribed at col. 15 lines4-10); and including allinterconnections of theseelements

digital videobit stream and fields of compressed video bitstreamStructure: circuit 100 (

shown in Fig. 2 and itsinternal circuitry as shoin Figs. 3, 4A, and 4B as described at col. 15 22 to col. 18 line 10);circuit 94 (as shown inFig. 2 and the circuitrywithin circuit 94 as shoand described in Figs. 16A, and 16B, and thedescription of circuit 9and itsinternal circuitry set foin col. 15 lines 11-28 ain col. 25 line 26 to colline 34); summing elem92; picture stores 100Cand 100A; circuit 54 (ashown in Fig. 2, and asdescribed in Fig. 12 ancol. 14 lines 5-68 and c24 lines 47-60);circuit 80 (as shown in

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store 100a) or iii. Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 (asdescribed at col. 15:47-18:10, including previouspicture store 100c and nextpicture store 100a)

Fig. 2 and as described col. 15 lines 4-10); andincluding allinterconnections of theelements

consistent with claims 13,15 and 31motion compensationtype signal:a signal that identifies oneof two or more availablemodes of motioncompensation to be used inmotion compensationHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

consistent with claims 13,15 and 31motion compensationtype signal:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.a signal that identifies oneof two or more availablemodes of motioncompensation to be used inmotion compensateddecoding of a video signal

a signal that identifies of two or more availabmodes ofmotion compensation tbe used in motioncompensateddecoding of a video sig

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for an

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete picture from avideo sequence

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image 

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptions

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptionsHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptions

in a manner that selectsfrom among two or mooptions

consistent with claims 13,26 and 32adaptively:Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for this term. The term should beconstrued as “capable ofchanging in response to acondition”

adaptively:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.in a manner that changesin response to the motioncompensation type signal

in a manner that changin response to the moticompensationtype signal

motion compensateddecoding:

motion compensateddecoding:

motion compensateddecoding:MPT is collaterally

decoding a compressedvideo signal using datarepresenting

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decoding a compressedvideo signal using datarepresenting motionvectors that was producedand transmitted during thecompression process,where “decoding” meanstaking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signal

decoding a compressedvideo signal using datarepresenting motionvectors that was producedand transmitted during thecompression process,where “decoding” meanstaking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signalHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

estopped from relitigatingthis term.decoding a compressedvideo signal using datarepresenting motionvectors that was producedand t1616ransmittedduring the compressionprocess, where “decoding”means taking acompressed version of avideo signal andreproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signal

motion vectors that waproduced and transmittduring the compressionprocess, where “decodimeans taking acompressed version of video signal andreproducing either theoriginal video signal or estimate of the originalvideo signal

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signal

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:Plaintiff agrees withDefendants’ proposedconstruction.However, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the original

taking a compressedversion of a video signand reproducingeither the original videsignal or an estimate ofthe original video signa

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video signal

selectively and adaptivelyperforming motioncompensated decoding:Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for this term. This term should beconstrued as “performingmotion compensateddecoding in a manner thatselects from among two ormore options and thatchanges in response to acondition”

selectively and adaptivelyperforming motioncompensated decoding:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.performing motioncompensated decoding in amanner that selects fromamong two or moreoptions and that changes inresponse to the motioncompensation type signal

performing motioncompensated decoding a manner thatselects from among twmore options and thatchanges inresponse to the motioncompensation type sign

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14. The apparatus of claim13, in which the decodingmeans comprises:

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signal

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signalHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signal

taking a compressedversion of a video signand reproducingeither the original videsignal or an estimate ofthe original video signa

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an adaptive inversescanning meansresponsive to a codingtype signal.

This element is notgoverned by 35 U.S.C. §112(6).If the Court determinesthat this element must beconstrued under 35 U.S.C.§ 112(6), the Court shouldconstrue the element asfollows:Function: performing

inverse scanningStructure: 

(1) inverse scan selector 64(as shown in Fig. 2 and asdescribed at col. 14:18-23); or (2) Fig. 14 (as described atcol. 25:9-25).

Function: adaptive inverse

scanning responsive to acoding type signalStructure: inverse scan

selector 64 (as shown inFig. 2 and its internalcircuitry as shown in Fig.14, and as described at col.14 lines 18-23 and col. 25lines 9-25; configured tochoose between at leasttwo of the vertical scanpattern, the zigzag scanpattern, and the scanpatterns shown in Figs. 1Eand 1F) including the DCTcoefficients, inter/intratype signal and codingtype signal input to thiselement, and the inverseordered DCT coefficientsoutput by this element

consistent with claims 14,15, 31 and 33adaptive:Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped from

consistent with claims 14,31 and 33adaptive:No construction isnecessary. This term

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offering a proposedconstruction for this term. This term should beconstrued consistent withthe term “adaptively,”defined above, as “capable of changing inresponse to a condition”

should be given itsordinary meaning.

coding type:consistent with claims 1,14, 17, 23 and 26frame or field coding

coding type:consistent with claims 1,14, 17, 23 and 26frame coding or interlacedfield coding

15. The apparatus of claim13, in which the decodingmeans comprises:

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signal

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signalHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterally

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.

taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signal

taking a compressedversion of a video signand reproducingeither the original videsignal or an estimate ofthe original video signa

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estopped.

a means responsive to amotion compensationtype signal andselectively responsive toframe motion vectorsand field motion vectorsfor producing anadaptive motioncompensated estimate ofa decoded video signal;

Function: producing an

adaptive motioncompensated estimate of adecoded video signal

Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for this term. Structure:

estimation circuit 100 (asshown in Fig. 2 and asdescribed at col. 15:23-42)and i. Fig. 3 (as described atcol. 15:47-col. 16:27,including previous picturestore 100c) or ii. Fig. 4 (as describedat col. 16:28-col. 18:10,including previous picturestore 100c and next picturestore 100a), or iii. Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 (asdescribed at col. 15:47-18:10, including previouspicture store 100c and nextpicture store 100a).

MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.Structure: circuit 100 (as

shown in Fig. 2 and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Figs. 3, 4A, and 4B andas described at col. 15 line22 to col. 18 line 10); andpicture stores 100C and100A; includinginterconnections of theseelements

Function: producing an

adaptive motioncompensated estimate odecoded video signalStructure: circuit 100 (

shown in Fig. 2 and itsinternal circuitry as shoin Figs. 3, 4A, and 4B as described at col.15 line 22 to col. 18 lin10); [ ] and picture stor100C and 100A; includinterconnections of theelements

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consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptions

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptionsHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptions

in a manner that selectsfrom among two or mooptions

frame motion vectors:motion vectors forproducing signalsrepresenting frames ofpicture elements

frame motion vectors:motion vectors for producing signalsrepresenting frames ofpicture elementsHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

frame motion vectors:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.motion vectors forproducing signalsrepresenting frames ofpicture elements

motion vectors forproducing signalsrepresenting frames ofpicture elements

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete picture from avideo sequence

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consistent with claims 13,15 and 31motion compensationtype signal:a signal that identifies oneof two or more availablemodes of motioncompensation to be used inmotion compensationHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

consistent with claims 13,15 and 31motion compensationtype signal:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.a signal that identifies oneof two or more availablemodes of motioncompensation to be used inmotion compensateddecoding of a video signal

a signal that identifies of two or more availabmodes ofmotion compensation tbe used in motioncompensateddecoding of a video sig

decoded video signal:a video signal that hasbeen decoded

decoded video signal:a video signal that hasbeen decoded.However, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

decoded video signal:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.a video signal that hasbeen decoded

a video signal that hasbeen decoded

consistent with claims 14,15, 31 and 33adaptive:Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped from

adaptive:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.capable of changing inresponse to the motion

capable of changing inresponse to the motioncompensationtype signal

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offering a proposedconstruction for this term. This term should beconstrued consistent withthe term “adaptively,”defined above, as “capable of changing inresponse to a condition”

compensation type signal 

field motion vectors:motion vectors forproducing signalsrepresenting fields ofpicture elements

field motion vectors:motion vectors forproducing signalsrepresenting fields ofpicture elementsHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

field motion vectors:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.motion vectors forproducing signalsrepresenting fields ofpicture elements

motion vectors forproducing signalsrepresenting fields ofpicture elements.

a means responsive to thecompressed digital videobit stream for producinga decoded estimate errorsignal; and,

Function: producing a

decoded estimate errorsignal

Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for this term. Function: producing a

decoded estimate errorsignalStructure:

(a) decoder and

MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.Function: producing a

decoded estimate errorsignalStructure: (as shown in

Figs. 2, 7, 12, 13, and 14and as described at col.14

Function: producing a

decoded estimate errorsignalStructure: (as shown in

Figs. 2, 7,12, 13, and 1and as describedat col.14 lines 5-68, at 19 lines 19-38, and at c24 line 47 to col. 25 lin25): circuit 54; circuit 6

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demultiplexer 54 (asshown in Fig. 2 and asdescribed at col.14:10-18,col. 8:62-9:2, col. 9:14-22);(b) inverse scan selector 64(as shown in Fig. 2 and asdescribed at col. 14:18-23);(c) visibility matrix anddequantizer 66 (as shownin Fig. 2 and as describedat col. 14:23-31, col. 7:27-45, col. 5:66- 6:3);(d) inverse discrete cosinetransform circuit 72 (asshown in Fig. 2 and asdescribed at col. 14:45-50); and(e) block unformattingcircuit 72A (as shown inFig. 2 and as described atcol.14:56-61, col. 5:66-6:3,and col. 6:59-66, and Fig.7 as described at col.19:19-38).

lines 5-68, at col. 19 lines19-38, and at col. 24 line47 to col. 25 line 25):circuit 54; circuit 64 (seeFig. 14 for internalcircuitry); circuit 66 (seeFig. 13 for internalcircuitry); circuit 72; andcircuit 72A (see Fig. 7 forinternal circuitry); and allinterconnections betweenthese elements

(see Fig. 14 for internacircuitry); circuit 66 (seFig. 13 for internalcircuitry); circuit 72; ancircuit 72A (see Fig. 7 internal circuitry); and interconnections betwethese elements

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a means responsive to theadaptive motioncompensated estimateand the estimate errorsignal for producing adecoded video signal.

Function: producing a

decoded video signal

Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for this term. Function: producing a

decoded video signalStructure: summing

element 74 (as shown inFig. 2 and as described atcol. 14:50-68)

MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.Function: producing a

decoded video signalStructure: (as shown in

Fig. 2 and as described atcol. 14 lines 50-68):summing element 74 andincluding all inputs andoutputs of this element

Function: producing a

decoded video signalStructure: (as shown in

Fig. 2 and as described col. 14 lines 50-68):summing element 74 anincluding all inputs andoutputs of this element

17. The apparatus of claim13, in which the decodingmeans comprises:

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signal

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signalHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

consistent with claims 13,14, 15 and 17decoding:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.taking a compressedversion of a video signaland reproducing either theoriginal video signal or anestimate of the originalvideo signal

taking a compressedversion of a video signand reproducingeither the original videsignal or an estimate ofthe original video signa

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a means for receiving acompressed digital videosignal comprising at leastone DC coefficientrepresentation related tothe video signal;

Function: receiving acompressed digital videosignalStructure: input line 50 (as

shown in Fig. 2 anddescribedat col. 14:8-10)

Function: receiving a

compressed digital videosignal comprising at leastone DC coefficientrepresentation related tothe video signalStructure: variable word

length decoder anddemultiplexer 54 (asshown in Fig. 2 and asdescribed at col. 14, lines10-18, and the inverse ofthe operation of theencoder and multiplexer24, as described at col. 8,line 36 – col. 9 line 34,col. 12 lines 54-56, col. 12,lines 60-64, col. 13, lines26-28, col. 13, line 63 –col. 14, line 1) includingthe bit stream input to thiselement

a means for producing anestimated DC coefficientin response to a coding

Function: producing an

estimated DC coefficient

Function: producing an

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type signal; and, Structure: prediction

circuit 60 (as shown in Fig.2 and as described at col.14:37-40, col. 5:66-6:3)

type signalStructure: intra DCcoefficient predictioncircuit 60 (as shown in Fig.2, as described at col. 14,lines 36-39, andconfigured to operate inaccordance with Fig. 8 (asdescribed at col. 19, line39 - col. 20, line 64) andFig. 9 (as described at col.20, line 65 – col. 21, line49)) including the intra DCcoefficient signal andcoding type signal input tothis element, and the intraDC coefficient predictionsignal output by thiselement

a means for producing adecoded DC coefficientsignal in response to theDC coefficientrepresentation and theestimated DC coefficient.

Function: producing a

decoded DC coefficientsignalStructure: summing

element 58 (as shown inFig. 2, and asdescribed at col. 14:32-40)

Function: producing a

decoded DC coefficientsignal in response to theDC coefficientrepresentation and theestimated DC coefficientStructure: summing

element 58 (as shown inFig. 2 and as described at

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col. 14, lines 31-39)including the differentialDC coefficient signal andintra DC coefficientprediction signal input tothis element, and the intraDC transform coefficientsignal output by thiselement

consistent with claims 1,14, 17, 23 and 26coding type:frame or field coding

consistent with claims 1,14, 17, 23 and 26coding type:frame coding or interlacedfield coding

23. An apparatus forencoding digital videosignals, comprising:a means for receiving adigital video input signalcomprising a successionof digital representationsof picture elementsmaking up at least onevideo frame, the frame

Structure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

Function: receiving a

digital video input signalStructure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

Function: receiving a

digital video input signalcomprising a succession ofdigital representations ofpicture elements makingup at least one videoframe, the framecomprising a plurality offieldsStructure: input line 10 (as

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comprising a plurality offields;

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

consistent with claims 23,24 and 31fields:subsets of a frameconsisting of groups ofcontiguous pictureelements

consistent with claims 2,23, 24 and 31fields:a set of odd horizontalscan lines and a set of evenhorizontal scan lines thattogether make up acomplete picture from avideo sequence

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete picture from avideo sequence

a means for selectivelyencoding groups ofdigital representations inthe input signal relatingto one of frames andfields;

Function: selectively

encoding groups of digitalrepresentations in the inputsignal relating to one offrames and fields

Function: selectively

encoding groups of digitalrepresentations in the inputsignal relating to one offrames and fieldsStructure:

(a) summing element 11(as shown in Fig. 1 and as

Function: selectively

encoding groups of digitalrepresentations in the inputsignal relating to one offrames and fieldsStructure:

summing element 11 (asshown in Fig. 1A and as

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described at col. 6:6-22);(b) block formatting circuit15A (as shown in Fig. 1and as described at col.6:59-66, col. 5:66-6:3),and Fig. 6 (as described atcol. 19:1-18);(c) discrete cosinetransform circuit 16 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 7:5-col.7:19); and(d) visibility matrixselector and perceptualquantizer 19 (as shown inFig. 1 and as described atcol. 7:27-45, col. 5:66-6:3)or Fig. 13 (as described atcol. 24:61-col. 25:8).

described at col. 6 lines 6 –22) including the digitalvideo input signal andestimate of the video inputsignal input to thiselement, and the signaloutput by this elementrelating to the errorbetween the digital videoinput signal and theestimate signal;block formatting circuit15a (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 6, and asdescribed at col. 6, line 59- col. 7, line 14 and col.19, lines 1-18) includingthe coding type signal andthe digital video inputsignal or the estimate errorsignal input to thiselement, and the blocksoutput by this element;discrete cosine transformcircuit 16 (as shown in Fig.1A and as described at col.6, line 62 – col. 7, line 19

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and col. 7, lines 27-30)including the blocks inputto this element and thetransform coefficientsoutput by this element;visibility matrix selectorand perceptual quantizer19 (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 13, and asdescribed at col. 7, line 27- col. 8, line 5, col. 9, lines19-22, col. 9, lines 34-37,col. 13, lines 22-25, andcol. 24, line 61 - col. 25,line 8) including thetransform coefficients,coding type signal, picturetype signal, digital inputsignal, estimate errorsignal, inter/intra typesignal, and fullness signalinput to this element, andthe quantized transformcoefficients andquantization parameteroutput by this element;scan selector circuit 23 (as

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shown in Fig. 1A and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Fig. 14, and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9, line 2 and col. 25,lines 9-25) including thequantized transformcoefficients and codingtype signal input to thiselement, and the orderedquantized transformcoefficients output by thiselement; andvariable word length andfixed word length encoderand multiplexer 24 (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9 line 34, col. 12lines 54-56, col. 12, lines60-64, col. 13, lines 26-28,and col. 13, line 63 – col.14, line 1) including theordered quantizedtransform coefficients,block class signal,quantization parameter,picture type signal,differential dc coefficient

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prediction, variable wordlength table select signaland differential motionvectors input to thiselement, and the codedtransform coefficientsoutput by this element;including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

consistent with claims 23,24 and 31fields:subsets of a frameconsisting of groups ofcontiguous pictureelements

consistent with claims 2,23, 24 and 31fields:a set of odd horizontalscan lines and a set of evenhorizontal scan lines thattogether make up acomplete picture from avideo sequence

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:This term should be givenits plain meaning to one ofskill in the art, and

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:a number of macroblocks,submacroblocks, andblocks of picture elements,

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therefore does not requireconstruction.

for example, 16x16macroblocks of pictureelements, 16x8 subblocksof picture elements, and8x8 blocks of pictureelements

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptions

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptionsHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptions

in a manner that selectsfrom among two or mooptions

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete picture from avideo sequence

a means responsive to thevideo input signal priorto encoding to ascertain apredetermined

Function: ascertain a

predeterminedcharacteristic present inthe input signal

Function: ascertain a

predeterminedcharacteristic present inthe input signal prior to

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characteristic present inthe input signal prior toencoding for producing afield/frame encoding typesignal which directs theencoding means toencode a selected one,but not both, of thegroups of digitalrepresentations relatingto frames and fields inthe input signal.

Structure:

(1) block adaptiveframe/field codinganalyzer 14 (as shown inFig. 1 and as described atcol. 6:22-58, col. 5:66-6:3); and(2) submacro blockvertical correlationcomputer 244, submacroblock vertical correlationcomputer 252, and macroblock vertical correlationcomputer 236 (as shown inFig. 5 and as described atcol. 18:14-20, 18:27-51).

encoding for producing afield/frame encoding typesignal which directs theencoding means to encodea selected one, but notboth, of the groups ofdigital representationsrelating to frames andfields in the input signalStructure: 

switching element 13a (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 13, lines19-22) including theinter/intra type codingsignal that controls thiselement; andblock adaptive frame/fieldcoding analyzer 14 (asshown in Fig. 1A and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Fig. 5, and as describedat col. 6, lines 22-58 andcol. 18, lines 11-68)including the video inputsignals or the estimateerror signal input to thiselement, and the coding

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type signal output by thiselement; and including theinterconnection betweenthese elements

field/frame coding type:consistent with claims 1,14, 17, 23 and 26frame or field coding

field/frame coding type:consistent with claims 1,14, 17, 23 and 26frame coding or interlacedfield coding

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:This term should be givenits plain meaning to one ofskill in the art, andtherefore does not requireconstruction.

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:a number of macroblocks,submacroblocks, andblocks of picture elements,for example, 16x16macroblocks of pictureelements, 16x8 subblocksof picture elements, and8x8 blocks of pictureelements

24. The apparatus of claim23, in which the means forencoding comprises ameans for selectively

Function: selectively

transforming first groupsof digital representationsrelating to one of frames of

Function: selectively

transforming first groupsof digital representationsrelating to one of frames of

Function: selectively

transforming first groupsof digital representationsrelating to one of frames of

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transforming first groupsof digital representationsrelating to one of framesof picture elements andfields of picture elementsinto second groups ofdigital representationsrelating to one of framesof picture elements andfields of picture elements.

picture elements and fieldsof picture elements intosecond groups of digitalrepresentations relating toone of frames of pictureelements and fields ofpicture elements

picture elements and fieldsof picture elements intosecond groups of digitalrepresentations relating toone of frames of pictureelements and fields ofpicture elementStructure:

(a) block formatting circuit15A (as shown in Fig. 1and as described at col.6:59-66, col. 5:66-6:3) andFig. 6 (as described at col.19:1-18); and(c) discrete cosinetransform circuit 16 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 7:5-col.7:19).

picture elements and fieldsof picture elements intosecond groups of digitalrepresentations relating toone of frames of pictureelements and fields ofpicture elementsStructure: 

switching element 13a (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 13, lines19-22) including theinter/intra type codingsignal that controls thiselement;block adaptive frame/fieldcoding analyzer 14 (asshown in Fig. 1A and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Fig. 5, and as describedat col. 6, lines 22 – 58, col.7, lines 38-40, and col. 18,lines 11-68) including thedigital video input signalor the estimate error signalinput to this element, andthe coding type signaloutput by this element;

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block formatting circuit15a (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 6, and asdescribed at col. 6, line 59- col. 7, line 14 and col.19, lines 1-18), includingthe coding type signal andthe digital video inputsignal or the estimate errorsignal input to thiselement, and the blocksoutput by this element; anddiscrete cosine transformcircuit 16 (as shown in Fig.1A and as described at col.6, line 62 – col. 7, line 19and col. 7, lines 27-30),including the blocks inputto this element and thetransform coefficientsoutput by this element;including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

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consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete picture from avideo sequence

consistent with claims 23,24 and 31fields:subsets of a frameconsisting of groups ofcontiguous pictureelements

consistent with claims 2,23, 24 and 31fields:a set of odd horizontalscan lines and a set of evenhorizontal scan lines thattogether make up acomplete picture from avideo sequence

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:This term should be givenits plain meaning to one ofskill in the art, andtherefore does not require

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:a number of macroblocks,submacroblocks, andblocks of picture elements,for example, 16x16

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construction. macroblocks of picture

elements, 16x8 subblocksof picture elements, and8x8 blocks of pictureelements

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptions

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptionsHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptions

in a manner that selectsfrom among two or mooptions

25. The apparatus of claim24, in which the means forselectively transformingcomprises a means fortransforming groups ofdigital representations inthe input video signalinto groups of frequencycoefficients related to theinput video signal

Function: transforming

groups of digitalrepresentations in the inputvideo signal into groups offrequency coefficientsrelated to the input videosignal

Function: transforming

groups of digitalrepresentations in the inputvideo signal into groups offrequency coefficientsrelated to the input videosignalStructure: discrete cosine

transform circuit 16 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 7:5-col.7:19)

Function: transforming

groups of digitalrepresentations in the inputvideo signal into groups offrequency coefficientsrelated to the input videosignalStructure: discrete cosine

transform circuit 16 (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 6, line 62– col. 7, line 19 and col. 7,

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lines 27-30) including theblocks input to thiselement and the transformcoefficients output by thiselement

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:This term should be givenits plain meaning to one ofskill in the art, andtherefore does not requireconstruction.

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:a number of macroblocks,submacroblocks, andblocks of picture elements,for example, 16x16macroblocks of pictureelements, 16x8 subblocksof picture elements, and8x8 blocks of pictureelements

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptions

consistent with claims 13,15 and 23-26selectively:in a manner that selectsfrom among two or moreoptionsHowever, plaintiff disputes

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in a manner that selectsfrom among two or mooptions

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options

26. The apparatus of claim24, in which the means forselectively transformingcomprises a means foradaptively performing adiscrete cosine transformof the input video signalin response to theframe/field encoding typesignal.

Function: adaptively

performing a discretecosine transform of theinput video signalStructure:

(a) block formatting circuit15A (as shown in Fig. 1and as described at col.7:5-col. 7:10, col. 5:66-6:3) and Fig. 6 (asdescribed at col. 19:1-18);and(b) discrete cosinetransform circuit 16 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 7:5-col.7:19)

Function: adaptively

performing a discretecosine transform of theinput video signal inresponse to the frame/fieldencoding type signalStructure: block formatting

circuit 15a (as shown inFig. 1A and its internalcircuitry as shown in Fig.6, and as described at col.6, line 59 to col. 7, line 14and col. 19, lines 1-18)including the coding typesignal and the digital videoinput signal or the estimateerror signal input to thiselement, and the blocksoutput by this element; anddiscrete cosine transformcircuit 16 (as shown in Fig.1Aand as described at col.6, line 62 – col. 7, line 19and col. 7, lines 27-30),including the blocks inputto this element and the

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transform coefficientsoutput by this element;including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

consistent with claims 13,26 and 32adaptively:Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for this term. The term should beconstrued as “capable ofchanging in response to acondition”

consistent with claims 26and 32adaptively:No construction isnecessary. This termshould be given itsordinary meaning.

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete picture from avideo sequence

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frame/field coding type:consistent with claims 1,14, 17, 23 and 26frame or field coding

frame/field coding type:consistent with claims 1,14, 17, 23 and 26frame coding or interlacedfield coding

27.The apparatus of claim24, in which thepredeterminedcharacteristic comprises 

a

correlation betweenpredetermined portionsof the digital video inputsignal

This term should be givenits plain meaning to one ofskill in the art, andtherefore does not requireconstruction.

a vertical correlationbetween successivehorizontal lines of a framemacroblock and a verticalcorrelation between evenlynumbered horizontal linesand a vertical correlationbetween oddly numberedhorizontal lines incorresponding fieldsubmacroblocks

28. The apparatus of claim24, in which the encodingmeans comprises a meansfor performing motioncompensation

Function: performing

motion compensation

Function: performing

motion compensationStructure:

(a) summing element 11(as shown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 6:6-22);(b) prediction selector 38B(as shown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 10:23-48,

Function: performing

motion compensationStructure: motion

estimation circuit 37 (asshown in Fig. 1B and asdescribed at col. 10, lines11-18, col. 12, lines 10-16,and col. 12, lines 37-42)including the digital videoinput signal, signalsrelating to the contents of

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col. 12:10-12:36) and i. Fig. 3 (as described atcol. 15:47-col. 16:27,including previous picturestore 36c) or ii. Fig. 4 (as describedat col. 16:28-col. 18:10,including previous picturestore 36c and next picturestore 36a), or iii. Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 (asdescribed at col. 15:47-18:10, including previouspicture store 36c and nextpicture store 36a).

the stores 36a and 36c, andthe picture type signalinput to this element, andthe motion vectors outputby this element;estimation circuit 38 (asshown in Fig. 1B and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Figs. 3, 4A, and 4B, andas described at col. 10, line14 – col. 12, line 36, andcol. 15 line 47 to col. 18line 10) including themotion vectors, picturetype signal, and contentsof the next picture store36a and the previouspicture store 36c, input tothis element, and themotion compensation typesignal and estimate of thevideo input signal outputby this element; andnext picture store 36a andprevious picture store 36c(as shown in Figs. 1B, 3,4A, and 4B, and asdescribed at col. 9, line 68

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– col. 10, line 10, col. 15,lines 55-57, col. 16, lines35-37, and col. 16, lines40-42) including theframes of video data inputto and output by theseelements; including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

29. The apparatus of claim24, in which the encodingmeans comprises a meansfor quantizing the digitalvideo input signal 

Function: quantizing the

digital video input signal

Function: quantizing the

digital video input signalStructure: visibility matrix

selector and perceptualquantizer 19 (as shown inFig. 1 and as described atcol. 7:27-45, col. 5:66-6:3), or Fig. 13 (asdescribed at col. 24:61-col.25:8)

Function: quantizing the

digital video input signalStructure: visibility matrix

selector and perceptualquantizer 19 (as shown inFig. 1A and its internalcircuitry as shown in Fig.13, and as described at col.7, line 27 - col. 8, line 5,col. 9, lines 19-22, col. 9,lines 34-37, col. 13, lines22-25, and col. 24, line 61to col. 25, line 8) includingthe transform coefficients,coding type signal, picturetype signal, digital inputsignal, estimate errorsignal, inter/intra typesignal, and fullness signalinput to this element, and

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the quantized transformcoefficients andquantization parameteroutput by this element

30. The apparatus of claim24, in which the encodingmeans comprises a meansfor performing variableword length encoding

Function: performing

variable word lengthencoding

Function: performing

variable word lengthencodingStructure:

encoder and multiplexer24 (as shown in Fig. 1 andas described at col. 8:62-68, col. 9:14-22)

Function: performing

variable word lengthencodingStructure: variable word

length choice analyzer 23a(as shown in Fig. 1A andits internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 10,configured to use thetables shown in Figs. 1G1N, and as described atcol. 9, lines 3-13)including the orderedquantized transformcoefficients and picturetype signal input to thiselement, and the variableword length table selectsignal output by thiselement;scan selector circuit 23 (asshown in Fig. 1A and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Fig. 14, and as

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described at col. 8, line 36– col. 9, line 2 and col. 25,lines 9-25) including thequantized transformcoefficients and codingtype signal input to thiselement, and the orderedquantized transformcoefficients output by thiselement; andvariable word length andfixed word length encoderand multiplexer 24 (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9 line 34, col. 12lines 54-56, col. 12, lines60-64, col. 13, lines 26-28,and col. 13, line 63 – col.14, line 1) including theordered quantizedtransform coefficients,block class signal,quantization parameter,picture type signal,transform coefficients,differential dc coefficientprediction, variable wordlength table select signal

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and differential motionvectors input to thiselement, and the codedtransform coefficientsoutput by this element;including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

31. An apparatus forencoding digital videosignals, comprising:a means for receiving adigital video input signalcomprising a successionof digital representationsof picture elementsmaking up at least onevideo frame, the framecomprising a plurality offields

Structure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

Function: receiving a

digital video input signalStructure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

Function: receiving a

digital video input signalcomprising a succession ofdigital representations ofpicture elements makingup at least one videoframe, the framecomprising a plurality offields Structure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

consistent with claims 23,24 and 31fields:subsets of a frameconsisting of groups ofcontiguous pictureelements

consistent with claims 2,23, 24 and 31fields:a set of odd horizontalscan lines and a set of evenhorizontal scan lines thattogether make up a

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complete picture from avideo sequence

a means for performingadaptive motioncompensated encoding ofgroups of digitalrepresentations in theinput signal relating toone of frames and fieldsin the input signal; and,

Function: performing

adaptive motioncompensated encoding ofgroups of digitalrepresentations in the inputsignal relating to one offrames and fields in theinput signal

Function: performing

adaptive motioncompensated encoding ofgroups of digitalrepresentations in the inputsignal relating to one offrames and fields in theinput signalStructure

(a) prediction selector 38B(as shown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 10:23-48,col. 12:10-12:36) andi. Fig. 3 (as described atcol. 15:47-col. 16:27,including previous picturestore 36c) orii. Fig. 4 (as described atcol. 16:28-col. 18:10,including previous picturestore 36c and next picturestore 36a), oriii. Fig.3 and Fig. 4 (asdescribed at col. 15:47-

Function: performing

adaptive motioncompensated encoding ofgroups of digitalrepresentations in the inputsignal relating to one offrames and fields in theinput signalStructure:

motion vector predictioncircuit 41 (as shown in Fig.1A and the circuitry withincircuit 41 as shown anddescribed in Figs. 15, 16A,and 16B, and thedescription of circuit 41and its internal circuitry setforth in col. 12 lines 39-49and in col. 25 line 26 - col.27 line 34);variable word length andfixed word length encoderand multiplexer 24 (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9 line 34, col. 12

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18:10, including previouspicture store 36c and nextpicture store 36a);(b) summing element 11(as shown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 6:6-22);(c) block formatting circuit15A (as shown in Fig. 1and as described at col.6:59-66, col. 5:66-6:3),and Fig. 6 (as described atcol. 19:1-18);(d) discrete cosinetransform circuit 16 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 7:5-col.7:10); and(e) visibility matrixselector and perceptualquantizer 19 (as shown inFig. 1 and as described atcol. 7:27-45, col. 5:66-6:3) or Fig. 13 (asdescribed at col. 24:61-col.25:8).

lines 54-56, col. 12, lines60-64, col. 13, lines 26-28,and col. 13, line 63 – col.14, line 1) including theordered quantizedtransform coefficients,block class signal,quantization parameter, thepicture type signal, anddifferential motion vectorsinput to this element, andthe coded transformcoefficients output by thiselement; andsumming element 42 (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 12 lines50-53) including themotion vector estimate andthe motion vector signalinput to this element, andthe differential motionvector signal output by thiselement; including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

consistent with claims 14, consistent with claims 14, 

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15, 31 and 33adaptive:Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for this term. This term should beconstrued consistent withthe term “adaptively,”defined above, as “capable of changing inresponse to a condition”

31 and 33adaptive:No construction isnecessary. This termshould be given itsordinary meaning.

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete set of digitalrepresentations for animage

consistent with claims 1, 2,13, 15, 23, 24, 26 and 31frame:a complete picture from avideo sequence

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:This term should be given

consistent with claims 1,23, 24, 25 and 31groups of digitalrepresentations:a number of macroblocks,

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its plain meaning to one ofskill in the art, andtherefore does not requireconstruction.

submacroblocks, andblocks of picture elements,for example, 16x16macroblocks of pictureelements, 16x8 subblocksof picture elements, and8x8 blocks of pictureelements

a means responsive to thevideo input signal priorto encoding forproducing a motioncompensation type signalfor controlling theadaptive motioncompensated encodingmeans

Function: producing a

motion compensation typesignalStructure:

motion compensatedprediction analyzer 38A(as shown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 12:25-30).

Function: producing a

motion compensation typesignal for controlling theadaptive motioncompensated encodingmeansStructure: motion

estimation circuit 37 (asshown in Fig. 1B and asdescribed at col. 10, lines11-18, col. 12, lines 10-16,and col. 12, lines 37-42)including the digital videoinput signal, signalsrelating to the contents ofthe stores 36a and 36c, andthe picture type signalinput to this element, andthe motion vectors outputby this element; 

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estimation circuit 38 (asshown in Fig. 1B and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Figs. 3, 4A, and 4B, andas described at col. 10, line14 – col. 12, line 36, andcol. 15 line 47 - col. 18line 10) including themotion vectors, picturetype signal, and contentsof the next picture store36a and the previouspicture store 36c, input tothis element, and themotion compensation typesignal and estimate of thevideo input signal outputby this element; andnext picture store 36a andprevious picture store 36c(as shown in Figs. 1B, 3,4A, and 4B, and asdescribed at col. 9, line 68– col. 10, line 10, col. 15,lines 55-57, col. 16, lines35-37, and col. 16, lines40-42) including theframes of video data inputto and output by these

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elements; including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

consistent with claims 13,15 and 31motion compensationtype signal:a signal that identifies oneof two or more availablemodes of motioncompensation to be used inmotion compensationHowever, plaintiff disputesthat it is collaterallyestopped.

consistent with claims 13,15 and 31motion compensationtype signal:MPT is collaterallyestopped from relitigatingthis term.a signal that identifies oneof two or more availablemodes of motioncompensation to be used inmotion compensateddecoding of a video signal

a signal that identifies of two or more availabmodes ofmotion compensation tbe used in motioncompensateddecoding of a video sig

32. a means for receivingdigital video inputsignals

Function: receiving digital

video input signalsStructure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

Function: receiving a

digital video input signalStructure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

Function: receiving digital

video input signalsStructure: input line 10 (as

shown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 3:61-65)

a means for performingvariable word lengthencoding adaptively inresponse to the videoinput signals

Function: performing

variable word lengthencoding adaptivelyStructure:

Function: performing

variable word lengthencoding adaptively inresponse to the video inputsignals

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a) variable word lengthchoice analyzer 23A (asshown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 9:3-8 andas shown in Figure 10 andas described at col. 21:50-23:23), and encoder andmultiplexer 24 (as shownin Fig. 1 and as describedat col. 9:8-30); see alsocol. 4:65-68; orb) encoder and multiplexer24 (as shown in Fig. 1 andas described at col. 9:8-30)andi. scan selector 23 (asdescribed at col. 8:36-9:8); orii. Fig. 14 (as described atcol. 25:9-25)

Structure:

block formatting circuit15a (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 6, and asdescribed at col. 6, line 59- col. 7, line 14 and col.19, lines 1-18) includingthe coding type signal andthe digital video inputsignal or the estimate errorsignal input to thiselement, and the blocksoutput by this element;discrete cosine transformcircuit 16 (as shown in Fig.1A and as described at col.6, line 62 – col. 7, line 19and col. 7, lines 27-30)including the blocks inputto this element and thetransform coefficientsoutput by this element;visibility matrix selectorand perceptual quantizer19 (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 13, and as

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described at col. 7, line 27- col. 8, line 5, col. 9, lines19-22, col. 9, lines 34-37,col. 13, lines 22-25, andcol. 24, line 61 - col. 25,line 8) including thetransform coefficients,coding type signal, picturetype signal, digital inputsignal, estimate errorsignal, inter/intra typesignal, and fullness signalinput to this element, andthe quantized transformcoefficients andquantization parameteroutput by this element;variable word lengthchoice analyzer 23a (asshown in Fig. 1A and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Fig. 10, configured touse the tables shown inFigs. 1G-1N, and asdescribed at col. 9, lines 3-13) including the orderedquantized transformcoefficients and picturetype signal input to this

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element, and the variableword length table selectsignal output by thiselement;scan selector circuit 23 (asshown in Fig. 1A and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Fig. 14, and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9, line 2 and col. 25,lines 9-25) including thequantized transformcoefficients and codingtype signal input to thiselement, and the orderedquantized transformcoefficients output by thiselement; andvariable word length andfixed word length encoderand multiplexer 24 (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9 line 34, col. 12lines 54-56, col. 12, lines60-64, col. 13, lines 26-28,and col. 13, line 63 – col.14, line 1) including the

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ordered quantizedtransform coefficients,block class signal,quantization parameter,picture type signal,transform coefficients,differential dc coefficientprediction, variable wordlength table select signaland differential motionvectors input to thiselement, and the codedtransform coefficientsoutput by this element;including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

consistent with claims 13,26 and 32adaptively:Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for this term. The term should beconstrued as “capable ofchanging in response to acondition”

consistent with claims 26and 32adaptively:No construction isnecessary. This termshould be given itsordinary meaning.

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33. The apparatus of claim32, further comprising:a means of transformingthe digital video inputsignals into transformcoefficients;

Function: transforming the

digital video input signalsinto transform coefficients

Function: transforming the

digital video input signalsinto transform coefficientsStructure: discrete cosine

transform circuit 16 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 7:5-7:30)

Function: transforming the

digital video input signalsinto transform coefficientsStructure: block formatting

circuit 15a (as shown inFig. 1A and its internalcircuitry as shown in Fig.6, and as described at col.6, line 59 - col. 7, line 14and col. 19, lines 1-18),including the coding typesignal and the digital videoinput signal or the estimateerror signal input to thiselement and the blocksoutput by this element; anddiscrete cosine transformcircuit 16 (as shown in Fig.1A and as described at col.6, line 62 – col. 7, line 19and col. 7, lines 27-30),including the blocks inputto this element and thetransform coefficientsoutput by this element;including theinterconnection betweenthese elements

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the encoding means beingresponsive to thetransform coefficients forperforming adaptivevariable word lengthcoding

Function: performingadaptive variable wordlength codingStructure:

a) variable word lengthchoice analyzer 23A (asshown in Fig. 1 anddescribed at col. 9:3-8and as shown in Figure 10and as described at col.21:50- 23:23), and encoderand multiplexer 24 (asshown in Fig. 1 and asdescribed at col. 9:8-30);see also col. 4:65-68;orb) encoder and multiplexer24 (as shown in Fig. 1 andas described at col. 9:8-30)and

i. scan selector 23(as described atcol. 8:36- 9:8); orii. Fig. 14 (asdescribed at col.25:9-25)

The proper term forconstruction is:“a means for performingvariable world lengthencoding adaptively inresponse to the videoinput signals”... “the encoding meansbeing responsive to thetransform coefficients forperforming adaptivevariable word lengthencoding”Function:

performing variable wordlength encoding adaptivelyin response to the videoinput signals and thetransform coefficientsStructure:

block formatting circuit15a (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 6, and asdescribed at col. 6, line 59- col. 7, line 14 and col.

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19, lines 1-18) includingthe coding type signal andthe digital video inputsignal or the estimate errorsignal input to thiselement, and the blocksoutput by this element;discrete cosine transformcircuit 16 (as shown in Fig.1A and as described at col.6, line 62 – col. 7, line 19and col. 7, lines 27-30)including the blocks inputto this element and thetransform coefficientsoutput by this element;visibility matrix selectorand perceptual quantizer19 (as shown in Fig. 1Aand its internal circuitry asshown in Fig. 13, and asdescribed at col. 7, line 27- col. 8, line 5, col. 9, lines19-22, col. 9, lines 34-37,col. 13, lines 22-25, andcol. 24, line 61 - col. 25,line 8) including thetransform coefficients,

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coding type signal, picturetype signal, digital inputsignal, estimate errorsignal, inter/intra typesignal, and fullness signalinput to this element, andthe quantized transformcoefficients andquantization parameteroutput by this element;variable word lengthchoice analyzer 23a (asshown in Fig. 1A and itsinternal circuitry as shownin Fig. 10, configured touse the tables shown inFigs. 1G- 1N, and asdescribed at col. 9, lines 3-13) including the orderedquantized transformcoefficients and picturetype signal input to thiselement, and the variableword length table selectsignal output by thiselement;scan selector circuit 23 (asshown in Fig. 1A and its

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internal circuitry as shownin Fig. 14, and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9, line 2 and col. 25,lines 9-25) including thequantized transformcoefficients and codingtype signal input to thiselement, and the orderedquantized transformcoefficients output by thiselement; andvariable word length andfixed word length encoderand multiplexer 24 (asshown in Fig. 1A and asdescribed at col. 8, line 36– col. 9 line 34, col. 12lines 54-56, col. 12, lines60-64, col. 13, lines 26-28,and col. 13, line 63 – col.14, line 1) including theordered quantizedtransform coefficients,block class signal,quantization parameter,picture type signal,transform coefficients,differential dc coefficient

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prediction, variable wordlength table select signaland differential motionvectors input to thiselement, and the codedtransform coefficientsoutput by this element;including allinterconnections betweenthese elements

consistent with claims 14,15, 31 and 33adaptive:Plaintiff disputes that it iscollaterally estopped fromoffering a proposedconstruction for this term. This term should beconstrued consistent withthe term “adaptively,”defined above, as “capable of changing inresponse to a condition”

consistent with claims 14,31 and 33adaptive:No construction isnecessary. This termshould be given itsordinary meaning.

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