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SBIR Phase I: Use of No-Reference Measurements of Subjective Quality to enhance…

Award Information

Agency:
National Science Foundation 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
88340 		Program Year/Program:
2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
0740897 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
VQlink Incorporated
75 5th Street NW Suite 222 Atlanta, GA 30308-1037
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2008
Title: SBIR Phase I: Use of No-Reference Measurements of Subjective Quality to enhance Next Generation systems for Video Distribution
Agency: NSF
Contract: 0740897
Award Amount: $100,000.00
 

Abstract:

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project concerns the design and development of systems for real-time enhancement of the quality of video distributed over IP-based networks, including best-effort links. The proposed research provides a systematic way of realizing the above goal, building upon recent research on the measurement and optimization of video and network subsystems. A central aspect of the proposal is a zero reference method for predicting video quality anywhere in the network, with high correlation with subjective measurements of quality. The research will include the topologically simple example where video quality at a specific place in the network (such as the receiver at the end of the video communication chain) is enhanced by making use of algorithms that are at the core of the system. If successful, the solutions proposed in this research will help content providers, aggregators, distributors and receiver manufacturers in meeting user expectations in emerging systems for entertainment video. This is by itself a significant market. The proposed research will also contribute directly to the science of high-quality visual communications.

Principal Investigator:

Pravin D. Mane
MS
4048949212
pravin.mane@vqlink.com

Business Contact:

Pravin D. Mane
MS
4048949212
pravin.mane@vqlink.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

VQlink Incorporated
75 5th Street NW Suite 314 Atlanta, GA 30308

EIN/Tax ID: 261192531
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No