MPEG Video Tool Library (VTL)
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The MPEG Video Tool Library (VTL) is a standardized collection of functional units (FUs) that can be used to build complete decoding solutions for various MPEG video coding standards, including MPEG-4 Simple Profile, MPEG-4 AVC, and HEVC Main Profile. It provides a modular approach to video decoding, facilitating the development and implementation of video processing applications.
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MPEG Video Tool Library (VTL) is cataloged in Standards & Industry. Its topics include MPEG, video decoding, video processing, standard, and VTL.
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