Representation and Coding Formats for Stereo and Multiview Video

This chapter discusses the various representation and coding formats for stereo and multiview video in the context of next-generation 3D video services. Several application scenarios are discussed including packaged media such as Blu-ray Disc, as well as the delivery over cable, terrestrial and Internet channels. The various types of 3D displays are also described and the data requirements for each examined. A review of different representation formats for stereo and multiview video is given including multiplexed formats, full-channel formats and depth-based formats. The corresponding compression technology for these formats is then described. The chapter concludes with a discussion of future outlooks and research challenges. This work may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part for any commercial purpose. Permission to copy in whole or in part without payment of fee is granted for nonprofit educational and research purposes provided that all such whole or partial copies include the following: a notice that such copying is by permission of Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.; an acknowledgment of the authors and individual contributions to the work; and all applicable portions of the copyright notice. Copying, reproduction, or republishing for any other purpose shall require a license with payment of fee to Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc., 2010 201 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 Representation and Coding Formats for Stereo