Selectable Transcode Engine Systems for Video Encoding Throughput

The patent divides the entropy encoding task into multiple segments by implementing multiple transcode engines (e.g., first transcode engine and second transcode engine) that process different coding groups in parallel. Each transcode engine handles a portion of the bit stream, thereby increasing overall entropy encoding throughput while maintaining manageable device complexity through modular architecture.

The patent introduces a buffer as an intermediary component that stores and manages data between multiple transcode engines. The buffer receives coded data from prediction encoding, distributes it to multiple transcode engines for parallel processing, and collects the resulting bit streams. This intermediary structure enables parallel processing to improve encoding speed while the buffer manages the complexity of coordinating multiple engines.

The patent implements dynamic selection of transcode engine configurations based on operational requirements. The system can adaptively activate or deactivate transcode engines depending on the encoding workload and real-time display requirements. When real-time processing is needed, multiple engines are activated to reduce latency; when real-time requirements are not critical, fewer engines are used to conserve power, thus dynamically balancing latency and power consumption.