MPEG-I: Immersive Video

MPEG-I is a suite of standards aimed at digitally representing immersive media, including 360-degree video and virtual reality content. It defines the coding and delivery mechanisms necessary to provide high-quality immersive experiences, addressing aspects such as depth estimati

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