JP2010213261A - Playback apparatus, control method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a playback apparatus capable of obtaining right time information of an MPEG-standard code even when the code exceeds the upper limit (about 26.5 hours) of MPEG-standard time information. <P>SOLUTION: Together with a code read out of an MPEG file (1012) by referring to a picture table (1011), a push source (102) outputs time information (64-bit PTS) of the code to a Decode (104) side and the Decode (104) manages the code received from the push source (102) side and the time information (64-bit PTS) of the code in association with each other and manages the time information of the code using a value (64-bit PTS) obtained by expanding the upper limit (about 26.5 hours) of MPEG-standard time information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a playback apparatus, a control method, and a program for playing back MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes.

  By analyzing the MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard code, a time stamp (33-bit PTS; Presentation Time Stamp) can be obtained. In the past, code editing operations were performed using this time stamp (33-bit PTS).

The upper limit of the MPEG standard code is about 26.5 hours. Detailed values are obtained by the following calculation formula.
(0x1ffffffff / 90000) / (60 × 60) ≒ 26.51214
However, 0x1ffffffff; maximum value of 33 bits
90000: Time stamp period (Hz)
60 x 60: Value for converting seconds to hours

  Therefore, in the MPEG standard, as shown in FIG. 1A, if the MPEG standard code is approximately 26.5 hours or less, the correct time information is obtained from the time stamp (33-bit PTS) obtained by analyzing the MPEG standard code. Can be obtained. However, as shown in Fig. 1 (b), if the time stamp (33-bit PTS) exceeds about 26.5 hours, the time stamp (33-bit PTS) overflows. The time stamp (33-bit PTS) value is reset to 0 when the timing is exceeded.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1 (c), if the MPEG standard code exceeds about 26.5 hours, the correct time information is obtained from the time stamp (33-bit PTS) value obtained by analyzing the code. I can't get it. As a result, if the MPEG standard code exceeds about 26.5 hours, the code cannot be edited using a time stamp (33-bit PTS). Examples of the editing operation include cut editing and cut editing preview.

  For this reason, even if the MPEG standard code exceeds about 26.5 hours, a mechanism is established to obtain the correct time information of the code, and the upper limit of the MPEG standard time stamp (33-bit PTS) ( At present, we want to be able to perform code editing operations exceeding 26.5 hours).

  In addition, as a technical document filed prior to the present invention, there is a document that discloses a technique for realizing acquisition and display of a playback position of video content without inserting special information indicating the playback position into the video stream. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In Patent Document 1, a reproduction position table indicating the correspondence between time information and a reproduction position of a video signal is acquired. Next, time information is acquired from the stream including the video signal, and the reproduction position of the stream is obtained from the reproduction position table based on the acquired time information.

JP 2008-227795 A

  In Patent Document 1, acquisition and display of the playback position of video content is realized using a playback position table that indicates the correspondence between time information and playback position. However, in Patent Document 1 above, there is a point of constructing a mechanism for obtaining correct time information of the MPEG standard code even if the MPEG standard time information exceeds the upper limit (about 26.5 hours). There is no mention or suggestion of its necessity.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and even when the code of the MPEG standard exceeds the upper limit (about 26.5 hours) of the time information of the MPEG standard, correct time information of the code can be obtained. An object of the present invention is to provide a playback device, a control method, and a program.

  In order to achieve this object, the present invention has the following features.

<Reproducing device>
The playback apparatus according to the present invention is
The code read from the storage means for storing the MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard code and the time information uniquely indicating the position of the code even when the upper limit of the MPEG standard time information is exceeded and managed It is characterized by doing.

The playback apparatus according to the present invention is
Storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes;
First management means for managing time information and position information of the code in association with each other;
A reading unit that reads the code from the storage unit based on the position information corresponding to the time information received at the time of the reproduction request with reference to the first management unit when the reproduction request is received;
Output means for reproducing the code read by the reading means,
The reading means includes
Along with the code read from the storage means, the time information of the code is output to the output means,
The output means includes
Second management means for managing the code received from the reading means and the time information of the code in association with each other;
The second management means manages the time information of the code with a value obtained by extending an upper limit of time information of the MPEG standard.

The playback apparatus according to the present invention is
Storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes;
First management means for managing time information and position information of the code in association with each other;
Editing means for editing the code stored in the storage means with reference to the first management means,
The editing means includes
When a picture editing operation exceeding the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard is accepted, the time information of the code of the I picture that is close to the time information of the picture accepted at the time of the editing operation is identified with reference to the first management means. First specifying means for specifying position information corresponding to time information of the code of the specified I picture;
A first acquisition unit that reads the code of the specified position information with reference to the storage unit, analyzes the read code, and acquires time information of each picture;
Second specifying means for specifying position information of a picture close to the time information of the picture received at the time of editing operation based on the acquired time information of each picture;
First editing operation means for performing an editing operation of the code stored in the storage means based on the position information of the specified picture;
It is characterized by having.

<Control method>
The control method according to the present invention includes:
Reproduction comprising: storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes; first management means for managing time information and position information of the codes in association with each other; and output means A control method performed by an apparatus,
A reading step of reading a code from the storage unit based on position information corresponding to the time information received at the time of the reproduction request with reference to the first management unit when the reproduction request is received;
An output step of reproducing the code read in the reading step by the output means,
The reading step includes
A step of outputting the time information of the code to the output means together with the code read from the storage means;
The output step includes
A step of associating and managing the code received by the output means and the time information of the code by the second management means,
The second management means manages the time information of the code with a value obtained by extending an upper limit of time information of the MPEG standard.

The control method according to the present invention includes:
Control performed by a playback apparatus configured to include storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes and first management means for managing time information and position information of the codes in association with each other. A method,
When a picture editing operation exceeding the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard is accepted, the time information of the code of the I picture that is close to the time information of the picture accepted at the time of the editing operation is identified with reference to the first management means. A first specifying step of specifying position information corresponding to the time information of the code of the specified I picture;
A first acquisition step of referring to the storage means, reading a code of the specified position information, analyzing the read code, and acquiring time information of each picture;
A second specifying step of specifying, based on the acquired time information of each picture, position information of a picture close to the time information of the picture received at the time of an editing operation;
A first editing operation step of performing an editing operation of the code stored in the storage unit based on the position information of the specified picture;
It is characterized by having.

<Program>
The program according to the present invention is:
Reproduction comprising: storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes; first management means for managing time information and position information of the codes in association with each other; and output means A program to be executed by a computer of a device,
A read process for reading a code from the storage unit based on the position information corresponding to the time information received at the time of the reproduction request with reference to the first management unit when the reproduction request is received;
Causing the computer to execute an output process for reproducing the code read in the read process by the output means;
The reading process includes
A process of outputting time information of the code to the output means together with the code read from the storage means,
The output process is:
A process in which the code received by the output means and the time information of the code are associated with each other and managed by the second management means;
The second management means manages the time information of the code with a value obtained by extending an upper limit of time information of the MPEG standard.

The program according to the present invention is:
In a computer of a playback apparatus configured to have storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes and first management means for managing time information and position information of the codes in association with each other A program to be executed,
When a picture editing operation exceeding the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard is accepted, the time information of the code of the I picture that is close to the time information of the picture accepted at the time of the editing operation is identified with reference to the first management means. A first specifying process for specifying position information corresponding to the time information of the code of the specified I picture;
A first acquisition process of referring to the storage means, reading a code of the identified position information, analyzing the read code, and acquiring time information of each picture;
A second specifying process for specifying position information of a picture close to the time information of the picture received at the time of editing operation based on the acquired time information of each picture;
The computer is caused to execute a first editing operation process for performing an editing operation of the code stored in the storage unit based on the position information of the specified picture.

  According to the present invention, even if the code of the MPEG standard exceeds the upper limit (about 26.5 hours) of the time information of the MPEG standard, the correct time information of the code can be obtained.

It is a figure for demonstrating the problem which generate | occur | produces when the code | symbol of MPEG standard exceeds about 26.5 hours. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a playback device 100 ′ related to the present invention. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of processing operation in the push source 102 ′ of the playback device 100 ′. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing operation in the Demux 103 ′ of the playback device 100 ′. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of processing operation in Decode 104 ′ of the playback device 100 ′. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a playback device 100 according to a first embodiment. 6 is a diagram showing an example of processing operation in the push source 102 of the playback device 100. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of processing operation in the Demux 103 of the playback device 100. 6 is a diagram showing an example of processing operation in Decode 104 of the playback device 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the reproducing | regenerating apparatus 100 of 2nd Embodiment. 6 is a diagram showing an example of processing operation in the push source 102 of the playback device 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the reproducing | regenerating apparatus 100 of 3rd Embodiment. 6 is a diagram showing an example of processing operation in the push source 102 of the playback device 100. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of processing operation in the Demux 103 of the playback device 100. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the reproducing | regenerating apparatus 100 of 4th Embodiment. 6 is a diagram showing an example of processing operation in the push source 102 of the playback device 100. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an editing unit 200. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing operation in a video code search unit 203. 6 is a first diagram illustrating an example of a processing operation in an audio code search unit 201. FIG. 6 is a second diagram illustrating an example of a processing operation in the Audio code search unit 201. FIG. It is a figure which shows the case where it considers before resetting of 33 bits and reduces an overflow part. It is a figure which shows the case where it considers that it is after 33-bit reset and increases an overflow part. It is a figure which shows the case where the value beyond the 34th bit is added (in the case of no correction).

<Configuration Example of Playback Device 100 ′ Related to the Present Invention>
First, referring to FIG. 2, a configuration example of a playback apparatus 100 ′ related to the present invention will be described.

  A playback device 100 ′ related to the present invention includes a memory 101 ′, a push source 102 ′, a Demux 103 ′, a Decode 104 ′, a Video Render 105 ′, an Audio Render 106 ′, a display 107 ′, a speaker 108 ′, Is included.

  The memory 101 ′ stores various information, and stores information such as an I picture table 1011 ′ and an MPEG file 1012 ′, for example.

  The I picture table 1011 ′ is a table that manages the display time of the I picture and the file position of the I picture in association with each other. An I picture indicates an intra-coded picture.

  The MPEG file 1012 ′ is a file that stores a multiplexed code of the MPEG standard.

  The push source 102 ′ is a source filter that performs a function of reading a moving image file. The push source 102 ′ reads the multiplexed code from the MPEG file 1012 ′ and transmits the read multiplexed code to the Demux 103 ′.

  Demux 103 ′ is a splitter filter that performs a function of dividing a moving image file into a Video code and an Audio code. The Demux 103 ′ includes a buffer and stores the multiplexed code received from the push source 102 ′ in the buffer. Also, the multiplexed code stored in the buffer is analyzed to obtain a 33-bit PTS for one picture. Also, the multiplexed code is separated into a Video code and an Audio code. The Demux 103 ′ outputs the Video code, the Audio code, and the 33-bit PTS to the Decode 104 ′.

  Decode 104 ′ is a conversion filter that performs a function of converting a moving image file into output data. The Decode 104 ′ includes a buffer, and stores the Video code and Audio code received from the Demux 103 ′ and the 33-bit PTS in the buffer. Also, the video code and the audio code stored in the buffer are decoded, and the decoded data is output to the Renders 105 ′ and 106 ′. Decode 104 ′ outputs the image data obtained by decoding the Video code to Video Render 105 ′, and outputs the audio data obtained by decoding the Audio code to Audio Render 106 ′. Further, Decode 104 ′ associates image data (thumbnail image) obtained by decoding the Video code with 33-bit PTS and manages them in the table 1041 ′.

  Video Render 105 ′ is a rendering filter that performs a function of outputting image data to the display 107 ′. The Video Render 105 ′ outputs the image data to the display 107 ′ and displays the image data on the display 107 ′.

  The Audio Render 106 ′ is a rendering filter that performs a function of outputting audio data to the speaker 108 ′. The Audio Render 106 ′ outputs audio data to the speaker 108 ′, and outputs the audio data from the speaker 108 ′.

<Processing Operation of Reproducing Device 100 ′ Related to the Present Invention>
Next, the processing operation of the reproduction apparatus 100 ′ related to the present invention shown in FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 shows the processing operation in the push source 102 ′, FIG. 4 shows the processing operation in the Demux 103 ′, and FIG. 5 shows the processing operation in the Decode 104 ′.

<Fig. 3; Processing operation in push source 102 '>
First, the processing operation in the push source 102 ′ will be described with reference to FIG.

  The push source 102 ′ determines whether or not an instruction for the reproduction start time has been accepted (step S′1). When the instruction for the reproduction start time is accepted (step S′1 / Yes), the push source 102 ′ , The display time of the I picture corresponding to the playback start time is specified, and the file position of the I picture corresponding to the specified display time of the I picture is acquired (step S′2).

  The push source 102 ′ refers to the MPEG file 1012 ′ and seeks to the file position of the I picture acquired in step S′2 (step S′3).

  The push source 102 ′ starts reading the multiplexed code from the file position sought in step S′3 (step S′4), and transmits the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 ′ to the Demux 103 ′ (step S). 'Five).

  The push source 102 ′ determines whether or not a stop instruction has been received (step S′6). If a stop instruction has been received (step S′6 / Yes), the process ends.

  If the stop instruction is not received (step S′6 / No), the multiplexed code reading is continued until the stop instruction is received (step S′7). Then, the push source 102 ′ transmits the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 ′ to the Demux 103 ′ (Step S′5).

<Figure 4: Processing operation in Demux103 '>
Next, the processing operation in the Demux 103 ′ will be described with reference to FIG.

  The Demux 103 ′ determines whether or not a multiplexed code is received from the push source 102 ′ (step A′1). If the multiplexed code is received (step A′1 / Yes), the multiplexed code is analyzed. Then, a 33-bit PTS for one picture is acquired (step A'2).

  The determination of whether or not a multiplexed code has been accepted can also be configured to determine whether or not the multiplexed code is stored in a buffer. For example, when the multiplexed code is stored in the buffer, it is determined that the multiplexed code has been received. When the multiplexed code is not stored in the buffer, it is determined that the multiplexed code has not been received.

  Next, the Demux 103 ′ separates the video code for one picture from the multiplexed code (step A′3), and transmits the video code for one picture and the 33-bit PTS to the Decode 104 ′ (step A). 'Four).

  The Demux 103 ′ determines whether or not a stop instruction has been received (step A′5). If a stop instruction has been received (step A′5 / Yes), the process ends.

  Further, when the Demux 103 ′ has not received a stop instruction (Step A′5 / No), the Demux 103 ′ determines whether or not all the multiplexed codes received from the push source 102 ′ have been transmitted to the Decode 104 ′ (Step A ′). 6).

  The Demux 103 ′ performs a series of processes from Step A′2 to Step A′5 when the multiplexed code is stored in the buffer and all the multiplexed codes are not transmitted (Step A′6 / No). . If the multiplexed code is not stored in the buffer and all the multiplexed codes have been transmitted (step A'6 / Yes), the process returns to step A'1 and the multiplexed code is sent from the push source 102 '. It is determined whether or not it has been accepted (step A′1).

<Fig. 5: Processing operation in Decode104 '>
Next, the processing operation in Decode 104 ′ will be described with reference to FIG.

  Decode104 ′ determines whether or not a Video code and a 33-bit PTS have been received from Demux103 ′ (Step B′1). When a Video code and a 33-bit PTS are received (Step B′1 / Yes), The video code is decoded and a thumbnail image is generated (step B'2).

  Next, the Decode 104 ′ associates the thumbnail image with the 33-bit PTS and stores them in the table 1041 ′ (Step B′3).

  The Decode 104 ′ determines whether or not a stop instruction has been received (step B′4). If a stop instruction has been received (step B′4 / Yes), the process ends.

  Further, when Decode 104 ′ has not received a stop instruction (Step B′4 / No), it determines whether all the Video codes received from Demux 103 ′ have been converted into thumbnail images (Step B′5).

  Decode104 ′ performs a series of processing from step B′2 to step B′4 when the video code is stored in the buffer and all the video codes are not converted into thumbnail images (step B′5 / No). Do. If the video code is not stored in the buffer and all the video codes are converted into thumbnail images (step B'5 / Yes), the process returns to step B'1, and the video code and 33 bits are returned from Demux103 '. It is determined whether or not PTS is accepted (step B'1).

  As described above, in the playback device 100 ′ shown in FIG. 2, when the instruction of the playback start time is received, the push source 102 ′ refers to the I picture table 1011 ′ and displays the I picture corresponding to the playback start time. The time is specified, and only the file position of the I picture corresponding to the specified I picture display time is acquired. Based on the file position of the I picture, the multiplexed code is read from the MPEG file 1012 ′, and the read multiplexed code is transmitted to the Demux 103 ′. The Demux 103 ′ analyzes the multiplexed code received from the push source 102 ′, and acquires a 33-bit PTS. Also, the multiplexed code is separated into a Video code and an Audio code. Then, the Demux 103 ′ transmits the Video code, the Audio code, and the 33-bit PTS to the Decode 104 ′. The Decode 104 ′ decodes the Video code received from the Demux 103 ′, and stores the decoded image data (thumbnail image) and the 33-bit PTS in association with each other in the table 1041 ′. Decode 104 ′ outputs decoded image data and audio data to Renders 105 ′ and 106 ′, and Render 105 ′ and 106 ′ output image data and audio data from the display 107 ′ and speaker 108 ′. .

  Note that the reproduction apparatus 100 ′ shown in FIG. 2 described above can acquire a time stamp (33-bit PTS) by analyzing the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 ′. The playback device 100 ′ associates the time stamp (33-bit PTS) with the thumbnail image and stores them in the table 1041 ′, and performs the editing operation of the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 ′.

  In the MPEG standard, as shown in FIG. 1A, if the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 ′ is about 26.5 hours or less, the time stamp (33) obtained by analyzing the multiplexed code of the MPEG file 1012 ′ is obtained. The correct time information can be obtained from the bit PTS). However, as shown in Fig. 1 (b), if the time stamp (33-bit PTS) exceeds about 26.5 hours, the time stamp (33-bit PTS) overflows. The time stamp (33-bit PTS) value is reset to 0 when the timing is exceeded.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1 (c), when the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 ′ exceeds about 26.5 hours, a time stamp (33-bit PTS) obtained by analyzing the multiplexed code. The correct time information cannot be obtained from the value of. As a result, if the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 ′ exceeds about 26.5 hours, the multiplexed code cannot be edited using the time stamp (33-bit PTS).

  For this reason, even if the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 'exceeds about 26.5 hours, a mechanism is established to obtain the correct time information of the multiplexed code, and the MPEG standard time stamp Currently, it is desired to be able to perform multiplexed code editing operations that exceed the upper limit (about 26.5 hours) of (33-bit PTS).

  Therefore, the present inventor, as shown in FIG. 6, the push source 102 uses the I-picture display time managed by the I-picture table 1011 to be extended to 64 bits (64-bit PTS) up to Decode 104. Even if the multiplexed code that is transmitted and read from the MPEG file 1012 exceeds about 26.5 hours, the correct time information of the multiplexed code can be obtained from the time stamp (64-bit PTS) extended to 64 bits. A possible mechanism was built. As a result, even if the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 exceeds the upper limit of the MPEG standard (about 26.5 hours), the time stamp of the multiplexed code (64-bit PTS) extended to 64 bits is used. Editing operations can be performed. Hereinafter, the reproducing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

(First embodiment)
<Configuration Example of Playback Device 100 of the Present Embodiment>
First, a configuration example of the playback device 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The playback apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes a memory 101, a push source 102, a Demux 103, a Decode 104, a Video Render 105, an Audio Render 106, a display 107, and a speaker 108.

  The memory 101 stores various types of information, and stores information such as an I picture table 1011 and an MPEG file 1012, for example.

  The I picture table 1011 is a table for managing the display time of the I picture and the file position of the I picture in association with each other. An I picture indicates an intra-coded picture.

  The MPEG file 1012 is a file that stores a multiplexed code of the MPEG standard.

  The push source 102 is a source filter that performs a function of reading a moving image file. The push source 102 reads the multiplexed code from the MPEG file 1012, and transmits the read multiplexed code and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture to the Demux 103.

  Demux 103 is a splitter filter that performs a function of dividing a moving image file into a Video code and an Audio code. The Demux 103 includes a buffer, and stores the multiplexed code received from the push source 102 and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture in the buffer. Also, the multiplexed code stored in the buffer is analyzed to obtain 33-bit PTS for one picture, and one picture is obtained based on the obtained 33-bit PTS for one picture and the 64-bit PTS for I picture. Get 64-bit PTS. The Demux 103 separates the multiplexed code into a Video code and an Audio code. Then, the Demux 103 outputs the Video code, the Audio code, and the 64-bit PTS to the Decode 104.

  Decode 104 is a conversion filter that performs a function of converting a moving image file into output data. The Decode 104 includes a buffer, and stores the Video code and Audio code received from the Demux 103 and the 64-bit PTS in the buffer. Also, the video code and audio code stored in the buffer are decoded, and the decoded data is output to the Renders 105 and 106. The Decode 104 outputs image data obtained by decoding the Video code to the Video Render 105, and outputs audio data obtained by decoding the Audio code to the Audio Render 106. The Decode 104 associates image data (thumbnail image) obtained by decoding the Video code with a 64-bit PTS and manages them in the table 1041.

  Video Render 105 is a rendering filter that performs a function of outputting image data to the display 107. Video Render 105 outputs the image data to display 107 and displays the image data on display 107.

  The Audio Render 106 is a rendering filter that performs a function of outputting audio data to the speaker 108. The Audio Render 106 outputs audio data to the speaker 108 and outputs audio data from the speaker 108.

<Processing Operation of Playback Device 100 of Present Embodiment>
Next, the processing operation of the playback apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 shows the processing operation at the push source 102, FIG. 8 shows the processing operation at the Demux 103, and FIG. 9 shows the processing operation at the Decode 104.

<FIG. 7; Processing operation in push source 102>
First, the processing operation in the push source 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The push source 102 determines whether or not an instruction for the reproduction start time has been accepted (step S1). When the instruction for the reproduction start time is accepted (step S1 / Yes), the push source 102 refers to the I picture table 1011 and starts reproduction. The display time of the I picture corresponding to the time is specified. Then, the display time of the specified I picture is acquired, and the file position of the I picture corresponding to the acquired display time of the I picture is acquired (step S2). As a method for specifying the display time of the I picture corresponding to the reproduction start time, for example, there is a method for specifying the display time of the I picture closest to the reproduction start time.

  Next, the push source 102 calculates a 64-bit PTS (IPic Tbl Pts) of the I picture based on the display time (IPic Tbl Msec) of the I picture acquired in Step S2 (Step S3).

  The 64-bit PTS (IPic Tbl Pts) of the I picture can be calculated using the following equations (1) and (2). First, the display time (IPic Tbl Msec) of the I picture acquired in step S2 is substituted into equation (1) to obtain the time (IPic Tbl Time) from the beginning of the I picture file acquired in step S2, and the equation The value (IPic Tbl Time) obtained in (1) is substituted into Expression (2) to obtain a 64-bit PTS (IPic Tbl Pts) of the I picture.

IPic Tbl Time = IPic Tbl Msec-IPic Tbl Start (1)
IPic Tbl Pts = IPic Tbl Time * (90000/1000) ... Formula (2)

IPic Tbl Start; Time of the first I picture in the I picture table (milliseconds)
IPic Tbl Msec; I picture time (milliseconds) obtained from the I picture table
IPic Tbl Time: Time from the beginning of the acquired I picture file (milliseconds)
IPic Tbl Pts: PTS from the beginning of the acquired I picture file (value expanded to 64 bits)

  Note that 90000 in the formula (2) is the time stamp period (Hz), and the value per second is 90000. In Expression (2), IPic Tbl Time is multiplied by (90000/1000) in order to convert from milliseconds to a time stamp value.

  Next, the push source 102 refers to the MPEG file 1012 and seeks to the file position of the I picture acquired in step S2 (step S4).

  The push source 102 starts reading the multiplexed code from the file position sought in step S4 (step S5), and transmits the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture to the Demux 103. (Step S6).

  The push source 102 determines whether or not a stop instruction has been received (step S7), and if a stop instruction has been received (step S7 / Yes), the process ends. If no stop instruction has been received (step S7 / No), it is determined whether or not multiplexed codes for 1 GOP (Group of Picture) have been transmitted to the Demux 103 (step S8).

  If the push source 102 has not transmitted multiplexed codes for 1 GOP to the Demux 103 (step S8 / No), the push source 102 continues to read the multiplexed codes (step S11). Then, the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture are transmitted to the Demux 103 (step S6).

  When the push source 102 transmits the multiplexed code for 1 GOP to the Demux 103 (step S8 / Yes), the push source 102 refers to the I picture table 1011 and acquires the display time of the next I picture (step S9). Based on the display time of the I picture, a 64-bit PTS of the I picture is calculated (step S10). Then, the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture calculated in step S10 are transmitted to the Demux 103 (step S6).

<Figure 8: Processing operation in Demux103>
Next, the processing operation in the Demux 103 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Demux 103 determines whether or not a multiplexed code and a 64-bit PTS of an I picture have been received from the push source 102 (step A1), and receives a multiplexed code and a 64-bit PTS of an I picture (Step A1 / Yes) analyzes the multiplexed code and obtains a 33-bit PTS for one picture (Step A2). For example, the Demux 103 acquires the 33-bit PTS of the I picture at the first time, the 33-bit PTS of the P picture at the second time, and the 33-bit PTS of the B picture at the third time.

  The P picture indicates a Predictive-coded picture. A B picture indicates a bi-directionally predictive-coded picture.

  The determination of whether or not a multiplexed code and a 64-bit PTS of an I picture are accepted can also be configured to determine whether the multiplexed code and a 64-bit PTS of an I picture are stored in a buffer. It is. For example, when a multiplexed code and a 64-bit PTS of an I picture are stored in a buffer, it is determined that the multiplexed code and a 64-bit PTS of an I picture have been received. It is determined that the encoded code and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture are not accepted.

  Next, the Demux 103 separates the video code for one picture from the multiplexed code (step A3).

  Next, the Demux 103 calculates a difference (Diff Pts) between the 33-bit PTS (IPic Pts) of the I picture and the 33-bit PTS (Pic Pts) of the picture transmitted to the Decode 104 (step A4). When the 33-bit PTS is reset from the middle of the GOP, it is necessary to correct the difference (Diff Pts). Therefore, the difference (Diff Pts) is expressed by the following equations (3-1) and (3-2). Calculate using.

  In the case where IPic Pts is 3/4 or more of the maximum value of 33-bit PTS and Pic Pts is 1/4 or less of the maximum value of 33-bit PTS, the following equation (3-1) is used. Then, the difference (Diff Pts) is calculated. However, 3/4 is not a fixed value and can be arbitrarily changed as long as it is a sufficiently large value. Moreover, if 1/4 is not a fixed value but a sufficiently small value, the setting can be arbitrarily changed.

  Diff Pts = (Pic Pts + Maximum 33-bit PTS) −IPic Pts Expression (3-1)

  In cases other than the above conditions, the difference (Diff Pts) is calculated using the following equation (3-2).

  Diff Pts = Pic Pts-IPic Pts Expression (3-2)

IPic Pts: 33-bit PTS of the analyzed I picture
Pic Pts: 33-bit PTS for each analyzed picture
Diff Pts

  Since the first picture to be transmitted to Decode 104 is an I picture, the difference (Diff Pts) is 0.

  Next, the Demux 103 adds the difference (Diff Pts) calculated in Step A4 to the 64-bit PTS (IPic Pts64) of the I picture acquired in Step A1, and transmits the 64-bit PTS (Pic) for one picture to be transmitted to the Decode 104. Pts64) is calculated (step A5). The 64-bit PTS (Pic Pts64) for one picture transmitted to the Decode 104 can be calculated using the following equation (4).

  Pic Pts64 = IPic Pts64 + Diff Pts ・ ・ ・ Formula (4)

IPic Pts64; 64-bit PTS of the acquired I picture
Pic Pts64: Value obtained by extending 33-bit PTS of each analyzed picture to 64-bit PTS (64-bit PTS from the beginning of the file)
Diff Pts

  The Demux 103 transmits the Video code for one picture separated in Step A3 and the 64-bit PTS calculated in Step A5 to the Decode 104 (Step A6).

  The Demux 103 determines whether or not a stop instruction has been received (step A7), and if a stop instruction has been received (step A7 / Yes), the process ends.

  Further, when the Demux 103 has not received a stop instruction (Step A7 / No), the Demux 103 determines whether or not a multiplexed code for 1 GOP has been transmitted to the Decode 104 (Step A8).

  When the Demux 103 has not transmitted the multiplexed code for 1 GOP to the Decode 104 (Step A8 / No), the Demux 103 performs a series of processing from Step A2 to Step A7. Also, when a multiplexed code for 1 GOP is transmitted to Decode 104 (step A8 / Yes), the process returns to step A1, and whether or not the multiplexed code and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture are received from the push source 102 Is determined (step A1).

<Figure 9: Processing operation in Decode104>
Next, the processing operation in Decode 104 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Decode 104 determines whether or not the Video code and 64-bit PTS are received from Demux 103 (step B1). When the Video code and 64-bit PTS are received (step B1 / Yes), the video code is decoded, A thumbnail image is generated (step B2).

  Next, the Decode 104 associates the thumbnail image with the 64-bit PTS and stores them in the table 1041 (Step B3).

  Decode 104 determines whether or not a stop instruction has been accepted (step B4), and if a stop instruction has been accepted (step B4 / Yes), the process ends.

  Further, when the Decode 104 has not received a stop instruction (Step B4 / No), the Decode 104 determines whether or not all the Video codes received from the Demux 103 have been converted into thumbnail images (Step B5).

  Decode 104 performs a series of processing from step B2 to step B4 when the video code is stored in the buffer and all the video codes are not converted into thumbnail images (step B5 / No). If the video code is not stored in the buffer and all the video codes are converted into thumbnail images (step B5 / Yes), the process returns to step B1 and the video code and 64-bit PTS are accepted from Demux103. It is determined whether or not (step B1).

<Operation / Effect of Playback Device 100 of this Embodiment>
As described above, when the playback device 100 according to the present embodiment receives an instruction of the playback start time, the push source 102 refers to the I picture table 1011 and acquires the display time of the I picture corresponding to the playback start time. At the same time, the file position of the I picture corresponding to the acquired I picture display time is acquired. The push source 102 calculates a 64-bit PTS of the I picture based on the display time of the I picture acquired from the I picture table 1011. Next, the push source 102 reads the multiplexed code from the MPEG file 1012 based on the file position of the I picture, and transmits the read multiplexed code and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture to the Demux 103. The Demux 103 analyzes the multiplexed code received from the push source 102 and acquires the 33-bit PTS of each picture. Also, the multiplexed code is separated into a Video code and an Audio code. Then, the difference between the 33-bit PTS of the I picture and the 33-bit PTS of each picture is calculated, and the difference is added to the 64-bit PTS of the I picture to calculate the 64-bit PTS of each picture. Then, the Video code, the Audio code, and each 64-bit PTS are transmitted to the Decode 104. The Decode 104 decodes the Video code received from the Demux 103, stores the decoded thumbnail image and the 64-bit PTS in association with each other in the table 1041. Decode 104 outputs decoded image data and audio data to Renders 105 and 106, and Renders 105 and 106 output image data and audio data from display 107 and speaker 108.

  In the playback device 100 of the present embodiment, the Decode 104 manages the time information of the code of each picture in the table 1041 with a value (64-bit PTS) obtained by extending the upper limit (about 26.5 hours) of the time information of the MPEG standard. become. For this reason, even if the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 exceeds the upper limit (about 26.5 hours) of the time information of the MPEG standard, the time stamp (64-bit PTS) extended to 64 bits can be used. The correct time information of the multiplexed code can be obtained. As a result, even if the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 exceeds the upper limit of the MPEG standard (about 26.5 hours), the time stamp (64-bit PTS) extended to 64 bits is used for the multiplexed code. Editing operations can be performed. Any editing operation can be applied as long as a multiplexed code editing operation is performed using a time stamp (33-bit PTS). Examples of the editing operation include cut editing and cut editing preview. .

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the push source 102 receives an instruction for the reproduction start time (step S1 / Yes), the push source 102 refers to the I picture table 1011 and sets the display time of the I picture. At the same time, the file position of the I picture corresponding to the display time of the acquired I picture is acquired (step S2). Then, based on the display time (IPic Tbl Msec) of the I picture acquired in step S2, a 64-bit PTS of the I picture was calculated (step S3).

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the display time of the I picture managed by the I picture table 1013 is managed by a value (64 bit PTS of I picture) extended to 64 bit PTS. Then, as shown in FIG. 11, when the push source 102 receives an instruction of the reproduction start time (step S11 / Yes), the push source 102 refers to the I picture table 1013 and displays the I picture display time (64 bits of the I picture). (PTS) is acquired, and the file position of the I picture corresponding to the display time (64-bit PTS of the I picture) of the acquired I picture is acquired (step S12). As a result, the 64-bit PTS of the I picture can be acquired without performing the process of calculating the 64-bit PTS of the I picture as in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the playback apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Configuration example of playback device 100>
First, a configuration example of the playback device 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The playback apparatus 100 of the present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the table configuration example of the I picture table 1013, and the other configurations are configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

  The I picture table 1013 of this embodiment manages a 64-bit PTS of an I picture and a file position of the I picture in association with each other.

  The 64-bit PTS of the I picture is a value obtained by extending the display time of the I picture to 64 bits.

<Processing Operation of Playback Device 100 of Present Embodiment>
Next, the processing operation of the playback apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 shows a processing operation in the push source 102. Note that the processing operation in the Demux 103 and the processing operation in the Decode 104 perform the same processing as in the first embodiment, and thus specific processing is omitted.

<FIG. 11; Processing operation in the push source 102>
First, the processing operation in the push source 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The push source 102 determines whether or not an instruction for the reproduction start time has been accepted (step S11). When the instruction for the reproduction start time is accepted (step S11 / Yes), the push source 102 refers to the I picture table 1013 and starts reproduction. A 64-bit PTS of an I picture corresponding to the time is specified. Then, the 64-bit PTS of the specified I picture is acquired, and the file position of the I picture corresponding to the acquired 64-bit PTS of the I picture is acquired (step S12).

  Next, the push source 102 refers to the MPEG file 1012 and seeks to the file position of the I picture acquired in step S12 (step S13).

  The push source 102 starts reading the multiplexed code from the file position sought in step S13 (step S14), and transmits the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture to the Demux 103. (Step S15).

  The push source 102 determines whether or not a stop instruction has been received (step S16). If a stop instruction has been received (step S16 / Yes), the process ends. If a stop instruction has not been received (step S16 / No), it is determined whether or not multiplexed codes for 1 GOP (Group of Picture) have been transmitted to the Demux 103 (step S17).

  When the push source 102 has not transmitted the multiplexed code for 1 GOP to the Demux 103 (step S17 / No), the push source 102 continues to read the multiplexed code (step S19). Then, the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture are transmitted to the Demux 103 (step S15).

  When the push source 102 transmits the multiplexed code for 1 GOP to the Demux 103 (step S17 / Yes), the push source 102 refers to the I picture table 1013 to obtain the 64-bit PTS of the next I picture (step S18), and Then, the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 and the 64-bit PTS of the I picture acquired in step S18 are transmitted to the Demux 103 (step S15).

<Operation / Effect of Playback Device 100 of this Embodiment>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 10, the playback apparatus 100 of the present embodiment manages the display time of the I picture managed in the I picture table 1013 with a value (I picture 64-bit PTS) extended to 64-bit PTS. . Then, as shown in FIG. 11, when the push source 102 receives an instruction of the reproduction start time (step S11 / Yes), the push source 102 refers to the I picture table 1013 and displays the I picture display time (I picture 64-bit PTS). ) And the file position of the I picture corresponding to the display time (I picture 64-bit PTS) of the acquired I picture (step S12). As a result, the 64-bit PTS of the I picture can be acquired without performing the process of calculating the 64-bit PTS of the I picture as in the first embodiment.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described.

  In the first and second embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, I picture information is managed by I picture tables 1011 and 1013.

  In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, information of each picture (I-picture display time, I-picture file position) is managed by a picture table 1014. This makes it possible to grasp the time information of each picture without calculating the time information of each picture. Hereinafter, the playback apparatus 100 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Configuration example of playback device 100>
First, a configuration example of the playback device 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The playback apparatus 100 of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the table configuration example of the picture table 1014, and the other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  The picture table 1014 of this embodiment manages the display time of each picture and the file position of each picture in association with each other. The pictures managed by the picture table 1014 include I, P, and B pictures.

<Processing Operation of Playback Device 100 of Present Embodiment>
Next, the processing operation of the playback apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 shows the processing operation in the push source 102, and FIG. 14 shows the processing operation in the Demux 103. Note that the processing operation in Decode 104 performs the same processing as in the first embodiment, and thus specific processing is omitted.

<FIG. 13; Processing Operation in Push Source 102>
First, the processing operation in the push source 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The push source 102 determines whether or not an instruction for the reproduction start time has been accepted (step S21). When the instruction for the reproduction start time is accepted (step S21 / Yes), the push source 102 refers to the picture table 1014 and refers to the reproduction start time. The display time of the picture corresponding to is specified. Then, the display time of the specified picture is acquired, and the file position of the picture corresponding to the acquired display time of the picture is acquired (step S22).

  Next, the push source 102 calculates a 64-bit PTS (Pic Tbl Pts) of the picture based on the display time (Pic Tbl Msec) of the picture acquired in Step S22 (Step S23).

  A 64-bit PTS (Pic Tbl Pts) of a picture can be calculated using the following equations (5) and (6). First, the display time (Pic Tbl Msec) of the picture acquired in step S22 is substituted into equation (5) to obtain the time (Pic Tbl Time) from the beginning of the picture file acquired in step S22. The value (Pic Tbl Time) obtained in () is substituted into Equation (6) to obtain a 64-bit PTS (Pic Tbl Pts) of the picture.

Pic Tbl Time = Pic Tbl Msec-Pic Tbl Start (5)
Pic Tbl Pts = Pic Tbl Time * (90000/1000) (6)

However, Pic Tbl Start: Time of the first picture in the picture table (milliseconds)
Pic Tbl Msec: Time of the picture acquired from the picture table (milliseconds)
Pic Tbl Time: Time from the beginning of the acquired picture file (milliseconds)
Pic Tbl Pts: PTS from the beginning of the acquired picture file (extended value to 64 bits)

  Note that 90000 in Equation (6) is the time stamp period (Hz), and the value per second is 90000. In Expression (6), IPic Tbl Time is multiplied by (90000/1000) in order to convert from milliseconds to a time stamp value.

  Next, the push source 102 refers to the MPEG file 1012 and seeks to the file position of the picture acquired in step S22 (step S24).

  The push source 102 starts reading the multiplexed code from the file position sought in step S24 (step S25), and transmits the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 and the 64-bit PTS of the picture to the Demux 103 ( Step S26).

  The push source 102 determines whether or not a stop instruction has been received (step S27). When the stop instruction is received (step S27 / Yes), the process ends.

  If the stop instruction has not been received (step S27 / No), the display time of the next picture is obtained by referring to the picture table 1014 (step S28), and the next display time of the next picture is obtained. Then, the 64-bit PTS of the next picture is calculated (step S29). The push source 102 reads the multiplexed code from the MPEG file 1012 (step S30), and transmits the read multiplexed code and the 64-bit PTS of the next picture calculated in step S29 to the Demux 103 (step S30). S26).

<FIG. 14: Processing operation in Demux 103>
Next, the processing operation in the Demux 103 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The Demux 103 determines whether or not the multiplexed code and the 64-bit PTS of the picture have been received from the push source 102 (step A11), and when receiving the multiplexed code and the 64-bit PTS of the picture ( Step A11 / Yes), the video code is separated from the multiplexed code (step A12).

  Next, the Demux 103 transmits the Video code for one picture separated in Step A12 and the 64-bit PTS received from the push source 102 to the Decode 104 (Step A13).

  The Demux 103 determines whether or not a stop instruction has been received (step A14). If a stop instruction has been received (step A14 / Yes), the process ends.

  Further, when the Demux 103 has not received a stop instruction (Step A14 / No), the Demux 103 performs a series of processes from Step A11 to Step A13.

<Processing Operation of Playback Device 100 of Present Embodiment>
As described above, when the playback device 100 according to the present embodiment receives the instruction of the playback start time, the push source 102 refers to the picture table 1014 and acquires the display time of the picture corresponding to the playback start time. The file position of the picture corresponding to the acquired picture display time is acquired. The push source 102 calculates a 64-bit PTS of the picture based on the display time of the picture acquired from the picture table 1014. Next, the push source 102 reads the multiplexed code from the MPEG file 1012 based on the file position of the picture, and transmits the read multiplexed code and the 64-bit PTS of the picture to the Demux 103. The Demux 103 separates the multiplexed code received from the push source 102 into a Video code and an Audio code. Then, the Demux 103 transmits the Video code, the Audio code, and each 64-bit PTS to the Decode 104. The Decode 104 decodes the Video code received from the Demux 103, and stores the decoded image data (thumbnail image) and 64-bit PTS in association with each other in the table 1041. This makes it possible to grasp the time information of each picture without calculating the time information of each picture.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described.

  In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the push source 102 refers to the picture table 1014 and obtains the display time of a picture when receiving an instruction for a playback start time (step S21 / Yes). At the same time, the file position of the picture corresponding to the display time of the acquired picture is acquired (step S22). Then, the 64-bit PTS of the picture is calculated based on the picture display time acquired in step S22 (step S23).

  In the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the display time of each picture managed in the picture table 1015 is managed by a value (64-bit PTS of each picture) extended to 64-bit PTS. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 16, when the push source 102 receives an instruction of the reproduction start time (step S31 / Yes), the push source 102 refers to the picture table 1015 and acquires the picture display time (64-bit PTS). At the same time, the file position of the picture corresponding to the obtained picture display time (64-bit PTS) is obtained (step S32). Accordingly, it is possible to acquire the 64-bit PTS of each picture without performing the process of calculating the 64-bit PTS of each picture as in the third embodiment. Hereinafter, the playback apparatus 100 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 16.

<Configuration example of playback device 100>
First, a configuration example of the playback device 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The playback apparatus 100 of the present embodiment is different from the third embodiment in the table configuration example of the picture table 1015, and the other configurations are the same as in the third embodiment.

  The picture table 1015 of this embodiment manages the 64-bit PTS of each picture in association with the file position of each picture.

  The 64-bit PTS of each picture is a value obtained by extending the display time of each picture to 64 bits. Examples of pictures include I, P, and B pictures.

<Processing Operation of Playback Device 100 of Present Embodiment>
Next, the processing operation of the playback apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 shows the processing operation at the push source 102. Note that the processing operation in the Demux 103 and the processing operation in the Decode 104 perform the same processing as in the third embodiment, and thus specific processing is omitted.

<FIG. 16; Processing Operation at Push Source 102>
First, the processing operation in the push source 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The push source 102 determines whether or not an instruction for the reproduction start time has been received (step S31). When the instruction for the reproduction start time has been accepted (step S31 / Yes), the push source 102 refers to the picture table 1015 and refers to the reproduction start time. The 64-bit PTS of the picture corresponding to is specified. Then, the 64-bit PTS of the specified picture is acquired, and the file position of the picture corresponding to the 64-bit PTS of the acquired picture is acquired (step S32).

  Next, the push source 102 refers to the MPEG file 1012 and seeks to the file position of the picture acquired in step S32 (step S33).

  The push source 102 starts reading the multiplexed code from the file position sought in step S33 (step S34), and transmits the multiplexed code read from the MPEG file 1012 and the 64-bit PTS of the picture to the Demux 103 ( Step S35).

  The push source 102 determines whether or not a stop instruction has been received (step S36), and if a stop instruction has been received (step S36 / Yes), the process ends.

  If a stop instruction has not been received (step S36 / No), the 64-bit PTS of the next picture is obtained by referring to the picture table 1015 (step S37), and the multiplexed code is read from the MPEG file 1012 (Step S38) The read multiplexed code and the 64-bit PTS of the next picture acquired in Step S37 are transmitted to the Demux 103 (Step S35).

<Operation / Effect of Playback Device 100 of this Embodiment>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 15, the playback device 100 of the present embodiment manages the display time of each picture managed in the picture table 1015 with a value (64-bit PTS of each picture) extended to 64-bit PTS. . Then, as shown in FIG. 16, the push source 102 refers to the picture table 1015 and receives the picture display time (64-bit PTS of the picture) when receiving the instruction of the playback start time (step S31 / Yes). In addition to the acquisition, the file position of the picture corresponding to the display time (64-bit PTS of the picture) of the acquired picture is acquired (step S32). Accordingly, it is possible to acquire the 64-bit PTS of each picture without performing the process of calculating the 64-bit PTS of each picture as in the third embodiment.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described.

  In the first to fourth embodiments described above, the case where an instruction (reproduction request) of the reproduction start time is received has been described. However, the technical contents of the above-described embodiment can be similarly performed when a designated picture for editing operation is received. Examples of the editing operation include cut editing and cut editing preview. Hereinafter, an embodiment during an editing operation will be described.

<Configuration during editing operations>
First, a configuration during an editing operation will be described with reference to FIG.

  The playback apparatus 100 according to this embodiment includes an editing unit 200 shown in FIG. The editing unit 200 performs an editing operation. The audio code searching unit 201, the audio code extracting unit 202, the video code searching unit 203, the video code extracting unit 204, the video code recompressing unit 205, And a multiplexing unit 206.

  When receiving the designated picture to be edited, the audio code retrieval unit 201 refers to the I picture table 1011 and the MPEG file 1012 and retrieves the file position of the audio code of the designated picture.

  The audio code extraction unit 202 extracts the audio code from the multiplexed code based on the search result (file position) of the audio code search unit 201.

  When receiving the designated picture to be edited, the video code retrieval unit 203 refers to the I picture table 1011 and the MPEG file 1012 to retrieve the file position of the video code of the designated picture.

  The video code extraction unit 204 extracts the video code from the multiplexed code based on the search result (file position) of the video code search unit 203.

  The video code recompressing unit 205 recompresses the video code extracted by the video code extracting unit 204.

  The remultiplexing unit 206 remultiplexes the Audio code and the Video code.

<Example of processing operation of editing unit 200>
Next, an example of processing operation of the editing unit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When receiving the designated picture to be edited, the audio code retrieval unit 201 refers to the I picture table 1011 and the MPEG file 1012 and retrieves the file position of the audio code of the designated picture. Then, the audio code extraction unit 202 is notified of the search result (file position) (step S10).

  The audio code extraction unit 202 extracts the audio code included in the multiplexed code based on the search result (file position) received from the audio code search unit 201 and passes the extracted audio code to the remultiplexing unit 206 ( Step S11).

  When receiving the designated picture to be edited, the video code retrieval unit 203 refers to the I picture table 1011 and the MPEG file 1012 to retrieve the file position of the video code of the designated picture. Then, the search result (file position) is notified to the Video code extraction unit 204 (step S12).

  The video code extraction unit 204 extracts the video code included in the multiplexed code based on the search result (file position) received from the video code search unit 203 (step S13).

  The video code recompressing unit 205 recompresses the video code extracted by the video code extracting unit 204, and passes the recompressed video code to the remultiplexing unit 206 (step S14).

  The remultiplexing unit 206 remultiplexes the Audio code passed from the Audio code sampling unit 202 and the Video code passed from the Video code recompressing unit 205 (Step S15). Thus, the editing unit 200 can perform an editing operation on the designated picture when the designated picture to be edited is received.

<Processing in Video Code Search Unit 203>
Next, the processing operation in the video code search unit 203 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When receiving the designated picture to be edited (Step C1 / Yes), the video code search unit 203 refers to the I picture table 1011 and refers to the I picture file position close to the 64-bit PTS of the designated picture to be edited. Obtained from the picture table 1011 (step C2).

  Specifically, the video code search unit 203 calculates a 64-bit PTS (IPic Tbl Pts) of the I picture based on the display time (IPic Tbl Msec) of the I picture in the I picture table 1011.

  The 64-bit PTS (IPic Tbl Pts) of the I picture can be calculated using the following equations (A) and (B). First, the I picture display time (IPic Tbl Msec) is substituted into Expression (A), the time from the beginning of the I picture file (IPic Tbl Time) is obtained, and the value (IPic Tbl Time) obtained from Expression (A) is obtained. Substituting (Time) into equation (B) to obtain a 64-bit PTS (IPic Tbl Pts) of the I picture.

IPic Tbl Time = IPic Tbl Msec-IPic Tbl Start ・ ・ ・ Formula (A)
IPic Tbl Pts = IPic Tbl Time * (90000/1000) ・ ・ ・ Formula (B)

IPic Tbl Start; Display time of the first I picture in the I picture table (milliseconds)
IPic Tbl Msec; I picture table I picture display time (milliseconds)
IPic Tbl Time; Time from the beginning of the I picture file (milliseconds)
IPic Tbl Pts: PTS from the beginning of the I picture file (value expanded to 64 bits)

  Note that 90000 in the formula (B) is the period (Hz) of the time stamp, and the value per second is 90000. In the formula (B), the IPic Tbl Time is multiplied by (90000/1000) in order to convert from milliseconds to a time stamp value.

  Next, the video code search unit 203 identifies the 64-bit PTS of the I picture that is close to the 64-bit PTS of the designated picture based on the calculated 64-bit PTS of the I picture, and the 64-bit PTS of the identified I picture The file position of the I picture corresponding to is specified.

  Accordingly, when the video code search unit 203 receives the designated picture to be edited (step C1 / Yes), the video code search unit 203 refers to the I picture table 1011 and refers to the I picture file close to the 64-bit PTS of the designated picture to be edited. The position can be acquired from the I picture table 1011 (step C2).

  Next, the video code search unit 203 refers to the MPEG file 1012, and starts reading the multiplexed code from the file position of the I picture acquired in step C1 (step C3).

  The video code search unit 203 sequentially analyzes the multiplexed codes read from the MPEG file 1012, and acquires the 33-bit PTS of each picture (step C4). For example, the Video code search unit 203 obtains the 33-bit PTS of the I picture from the multiplexed code at the first time, the 33-bit PTS of the P picture at the second time, and the 33 bits of the B picture at the third time. Get PTS.

  Next, the video code search unit 203 calculates a difference (Diff Pts) between the 33-bit PTS (IPic Pts) of the I picture and the 33-bit PTS (Pic Pts) of each picture (step C5). If the 33-bit PTS is reset from the middle of the GOP, it is necessary to correct the difference (Diff Pts). Therefore, the difference (Diff Pts) can be calculated using the following equations (C-1) and (C-2). Calculate using.

  For the condition that IPic Pts is 3/4 or more of the maximum value of 33-bit PTS and Pic Pts is 1/4 or less of the maximum value of 33-bit PTS, the following formula (C-1) is used. Then, the difference (Diff Pts) is calculated. However, 3/4 is not a fixed value and can be arbitrarily changed as long as it is a sufficiently large value. Moreover, if 1/4 is not a fixed value but a sufficiently small value, the setting can be arbitrarily changed.

  Diff Pts = (Pic Pts + Maximum 33-bit PTS) −IPic Pts Expression (C−1)

  In cases other than the above conditions, the difference (Diff Pts) is calculated using the following equation (C-2).

  Diff Pts = Pic Pts-IPic Pts Expression (C-2)

IPic Pts: 33-bit PTS of the analyzed I picture
Pic Pts: 33-bit PTS for each analyzed picture
Diff Pts

  Since the first picture is an I picture, the difference (Diff Pts) is 0.

  Next, the video code search unit 203 adds the difference (Diff Pts) calculated in step C5 to the 64-bit PTS (IPic Pts64) of the I picture specified in the process of step C2, and the 64-bit PTS ( Pic Pts64) is calculated (step C6). The 64-bit PTS (Pic Pts64) of each picture can be calculated using the following equation (D).

  Pic Pts64 = IPic Pts64 + Diff Pts ・ ・ ・ Formula (D)

IPic Pts64: 64-bit PTS of I picture
Pic Pts64: Value obtained by extending 33-bit PTS of each analyzed picture to 64-bit PTS (64-bit PTS from the beginning of the file)
Diff Pts

  As a result, the video code search unit 203 can extend the 33-bit PTS of each picture to a 64-bit PTS.

  Next, the video code search unit 203 specifies a picture close to the 64-bit PTS of the designated picture to be edited based on the 64-bit PTS of each picture, and acquires the file position of the specified picture (step C7). . The video code search unit 203 notifies the video code extraction unit 204 of the acquired file position as a search result (step C8).

  Thereby, the video code extraction unit 204 extracts the video code included in the multiplexed code based on the search result (file position) received from the video code search unit 203, and performs the editing operation from the file position of the designated picture to be edited. (Cut edit etc.) can be performed.

  In the above process, the Video code search unit 203, as shown in FIG. 17, uses the I picture display time (IPic Tbl Msec) of the I picture table 1011 as the 64-bit PTS (IPic Tbl Pts) of the I picture. And the file position of the I picture close to the 64-bit PTS of the designated picture is obtained from the I picture table 1011.

  However, it is also possible to manage the display time of the I picture managed in the I picture table 1011 with a value (64-bit PTS of I picture) extended to 64-bit PTS. As a result, the video code search unit 203 acquires the I-picture file position close to the 64-bit PTS of the designated picture from the I-picture table 1011 without performing the process of calculating the 64-bit PTS (IPic Tbl Pts) of the I-picture. can do.

<Processing in Audio Code Search Unit 201>
Next, the processing operation in the audio code search unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

  When the audio code search unit 201 receives the designated picture to be edited (step D1 / Yes), the audio code search unit 201 determines whether or not the search of the file position in the video code search unit 203 has ended (step D2).

  When the search of the file position in the video code search unit 203 is completed (step D2 / Yes), the audio code search unit 201 refers to the MPEG file 1012 and searches for an audio that is close to the file position searched by the video code search unit 203. A 33-bit PTS (Audio 33Pts) of the code is acquired (step D3).

  The audio code search unit 201 refers to the I picture table 1011, identifies the file position of the I picture that is close to the file position used when the 33-bit PTS (Audio 33Pts) is acquired, and the file position of the identified I picture The display time (IPic Tbl Msec) of the I picture corresponding to is acquired from the I picture table 1011 (step D4).

  The audio code search unit 201 calculates a 64-bit PTS (IPic 64Pts) of the I picture based on the display time (IPic Tbl Msec) of the I picture (step D5).

  The 64-bit PTS (IPic 64Pts) of an I picture can be calculated using the following formulas (E) and (F). First, the I picture display time (IPic Tbl Msec) is substituted into the equation (E), the time from the beginning of the I picture file (IPic Tbl Time) is obtained, and the value obtained by the equation (E) (IPic Tbl) Substituting (Time) into equation (F) to obtain a 64-bit PTS (IPic 64Pts) of an I picture

IPic Tbl Time = IPic Tbl Msec-IPic Tbl Start ・ ・ ・ Formula (E)
IPic 64Pts = IPic Tbl Time * (90000/1000) + Seq Start Pts ・ ・ ・ Formula (F)

IPic Tbl Start; Display time of the first I picture in the I picture table (milliseconds)
IPic Tbl Msec; I picture table I picture display time (milliseconds)
IPic Tbl Time; Time from the beginning of the I picture file (milliseconds)
Seq Start Pts; PTS of the first I picture
IPic 64Pts; PTS from the beginning of the I picture file (value expanded to 64 bits)

  Note that 90000 in the formula (F) is a time stamp period (Hz), and the value per second is 90000. In formula (F), IPic Tbl Time is multiplied by (90000/1000) in order to convert from milliseconds to a time stamp value.

  Next, the audio code search unit 201 calculates the following values to divide the calculated 64-bit PTS (IPic 64Pts) of the I picture into the 34th bit and the 33rd bit (step D6).

Base 33Pts = (IPic 64Pts &0x1ffffffff);
Add 64Pts = (IPic 64Pts &0xfffffffe00000000);

  Next, the audio code search unit 201 determines whether or not the condition of Base 33Pts + α <Audio 33Pts is satisfied (step D7). Α is calculated by the following equation.

  α = MAX_STAMP_33BIT-MAX_DIFF

However, MAX_STAMP_33BIT = 0x200000000 ... Upper limit value of 33 bits + 1
MAX_DIFF = (90000 * 60 * 60 * 1) ・ ・ ・ Maximum allowable value of PTS difference between Video code and Audio code (1 or more)

  When the condition of Base 33Pts + α <Audio 33Pts is satisfied (step D7 / Yes), the audio code search unit 201 considers that it is before 33-bit reset, and reduces the overflow by using the following formula (step D10).

  Audio 64Pts = Audio 33Pts + (Add 64Pts-MAX_STAMP_33BIT)

  FIG. 21 shows an example in which the overflow of digits is considered as before 33-bit reset. When it is considered that the 33-bit reset is not performed, as shown in FIG. 21, the 64-bit PTS (Add 64 Pts) expanded by the I picture table is added to the 33-bit PTS (Audio 33Pts) of the Audio code. Then, the overflow (MAX_STAMP_33BIT) due to the 33-bit reset is subtracted from the value. Thereby, a 64-bit PTS (Audio 64Pts) after correction can be obtained.

  Next, the audio code search unit 201 calculates a difference between the acquired 64-bit audio PTS (Audio 64Pts) and the 64-bit PTS (Video 64Pts) of the specified picture to be edited (step 64). D12).

  Next, the audio code search unit 201 determines whether or not the absolute value of the calculated difference is less than a time stamp of 1 AAU (Audio Access Unit) (step D13). AAU is the smallest unit that can be decoded into audio data one by one, and is always composed of data of a certain number of samples Sn. The time stamp of 1 AAU is obtained by a known calculation formula, and a specific calculation formula is omitted.

  When the absolute value of the calculated difference is less than 1 AAU time stamp (step D13 / Yes), the audio code search unit 201 extracts the audio code using the 64-bit audio (Audio 64Pts) file position as the search result. The unit 202 is notified (step D14).

  Thereby, the audio code extraction unit 202 extracts the audio code included in the multiplexed code based on the search result (file position) received from the audio code search unit 201, and performs the editing operation from the file position of the designated picture to be edited. (Cut edit etc.) can be performed.

  If the absolute value of the difference is not less than the time stamp of 1 AAU in the determination in step D13 (step D13 / No), the audio code search unit 201 edits the 64-bit audio PTS (Audio 64Pts). It is determined whether or not it is larger than the 64-bit PTS (Video 64Pts) of the video of the target designated picture (step D15).

  If the 64-bit audio PTS (Audio 64Pts) is larger than the 64-bit PTS (Video 64Pts) of the specified picture to be edited (step D15 / Yes), the audio code search unit 201 determines that the MPEG file Referring to 1012, the multiplexed code is read from the file position ahead of the 64-bit Audio (Audio 64Pts) file position, and the 33-bit PTS (Audio 33Pts) of the Audio code is acquired (Step D16). The process proceeds to determination, and it is determined whether or not the 33-bit PTS (Audio 33Pts) of the acquired Audio code satisfies the condition of Base 33Pts + α <Audio 33Pts (step D7).

  Also, if the 64-bit Audio PTS (Audio 64Pts) is not larger than the 64-bit PTS (Video 64Pts) of the specified picture to be edited in the determination of Step D15 (Step D15 / No), Referring to the MPEG file 1012, the multiplexed code is read from the file position behind the 64-bit audio (Audio 64Pts) file position, and the 33-bit PTS (Audio 33Pts) of the audio code is obtained (step D17), step The process proceeds to the determination of D7, and it is determined whether or not the 33-bit PTS (Audio 33Pts) of the acquired audio code satisfies the condition of Base 33Pts + α <Audio 33Pts (step D7).

  When the determination of Step D7 does not satisfy the condition of Base 33Pts + α <Audio 33Pts (Step D7 / No), the Audio code search unit 201 determines whether or not the condition of Base 33Pts> Audio 33Pts + α is satisfied. (Step D8).

  When the condition of Base 33Pts> Audio 33Pts + α is satisfied (step D8 / Yes), the audio code search unit 201 considers that after 33-bit reset, and increases the overflow by using the following equation (step D11).

  Audio 64Pts = Audio 33Pts + (Add 64Pts + MAX_STAMP_33BIT)

  FIG. 22 shows an example in which the overflow amount is increased assuming that the 33-bit reset has occurred. When it is considered that 33 bits have been reset, the 64-bit PTS (Add 64 Pts) expanded by the I picture table is added to the 33 bits PTS (Audio 33Pts) of the Audio code as shown in FIG. Then, the overflow (MAX_STAMP_33BIT) due to the 33-bit reset is added from the value. Thereby, a 64-bit PTS (Audio 64Pts) after correction can be obtained.

  Then, the audio code search unit 201 calculates a difference between the acquired 64-bit audio PTS (Audio 64Pts) and the 64-bit PTS (Video 64Pts) of the specified picture to be edited (step D12). ), The process proceeds to step D13.

  If the condition of Base 33Pts> Audio 33Pts + α is not satisfied in the determination in step D8 (step D8 / No), a value of the 34th bit or more is added using the following equation (step D9).

  Audio 64Pts = Audio 33Pts + Add 64Pts

  FIG. 23 shows an example in the case of adding a value of the 34th bit or more (in the case of no correction). If none of the above before and after the 33-bit reset, the 64-bit PTS (Add 64Pts) expanded by the I picture table is added to the 33-bit PTS (Audio 33Pts) of the Audio code as shown in FIG. to add. And the value is not corrected. Thereby, 64-bit PTS (Audio 64Pts) can be obtained.

  Then, the audio code search unit 201 calculates a difference between the acquired 64-bit audio PTS (Audio 64Pts) and the 64-bit PTS (Video 64Pts) of the specified picture to be edited (step D12). ), The process proceeds to step D13.

  In the above process, the Audio code search unit 201 refers to the I picture table 1011 shown in FIG. 17 and sets the I picture display time (IPic Tbl Msec) close to the file position used when obtaining the Audio 33Pts to I. The 64-bit PTS (IPic 64Pts) of the I picture is calculated from the picture table 1011 and based on the display time (IPic Tbl Msec) of the acquired I picture.

  However, it is also possible to manage the display time of the I picture managed in the I picture table 1011 with a value (IPic 64Pts) extended to 64-bit PTS. Thereby, the video code search unit 203 can acquire the 64-bit PTS (IPic 64Pts) of the I picture from the I-picture table 1011 without performing the process of calculating the 64-bit PTS (IPic 64Pts) of the I picture. .

<Operation / Effect of Playback Device 100 of this Embodiment>
As described above, when the editing unit 200 of the playback apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment receives a picture editing operation exceeding the upper limit (about 26.5 hours) of the time information of the MPEG standard (step C1 / Yes), the video code search The unit 203 refers to the I picture table 1011, identifies the time information of the code of the I picture that is close to the time information of the picture received at the time of the editing operation, and stores the position information corresponding to the time information of the code of the identified I picture Specify (step C2). Then, the video code search unit 203 reads the code of the specified position information with reference to the MPEG file 1012, analyzes the read code, and acquires time information of each picture (steps C3 and C4). Then, the video code search unit 203 identifies the position information of the picture that is close to the time information of the picture received during the editing operation, based on the acquired time information of each picture (steps C5 to C7). Then, the video code extraction unit 204 performs an editing operation of the code stored in the MPEG file 1012 based on the position information of the picture specified by the video code search unit 203. Thereby, the editing unit 200 can perform an editing operation of the Video code.

  In addition, when the editing unit 200 of the present embodiment receives an editing operation of a picture that exceeds the upper limit (about 26.5 hours) of the time information of the MPEG standard (step D1 / Yes), the audio code search unit 201 displays the MPEG file Referring to 1012, audio code time information close to the position information of the picture specified by the video code search unit 203 is acquired (step D 3). Then, the time information of the acquired audio code is converted into a value obtained by extending the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard (step D9orD10orD11). Next, the audio code search unit 201 notifies the audio code extraction unit 202 of the position information of the audio code corresponding to the time information of the converted audio code (step D14). Then, the audio code extraction unit 202 performs an editing operation of the audio code stored in the MPEG file 1012 based on the position information of the audio code notified from the audio code search unit 201. Thus, the editing unit 200 can perform not only the video code but also the audio code editing operation. The editing unit 200 can perform not only the GOP-based editing operation but also the frame-based editing operation.

  The above-described embodiment is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment alone, and various modifications are made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Implementation is possible.

  For example, the playback apparatus 100 of the present embodiment described above includes a push source 102 and a Demux 103 as shown in FIG. 6, and a function of reading a multiplexed code from an MPEG file 1012 (function in the push source 102) And a function (Demux 103) for separating the multiplexed code. However, it is also possible to construct such that the function of the push source 102 and the function of the Demux 103 are integrated as one function.

  Further, the control operation in each device constituting the playback device 100 in the present embodiment described above can be executed using hardware, software, or a combined configuration of both.

  In the case of executing processing using software, it is possible to install and execute a program in which a processing sequence is recorded in a memory in a computer incorporated in dedicated hardware. Alternatively, the program can be installed and executed on a general-purpose computer capable of executing various processes.

  For example, the program can be recorded in advance on a hard disk or ROM (Read Only Memory) as a recording medium. Alternatively, the program can be stored (recorded) temporarily or permanently in a removable recording medium. Such a removable recording medium can be provided as so-called package software. Examples of the removable recording medium include a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), an MO (Magneto optical) disk, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a magnetic disk, and a semiconductor memory.

  The program is installed in the computer from the removable recording medium as described above. In addition, it is wirelessly transferred from the download site to the computer. In addition, it is transferred to the computer via a network by wire.

  Further, the playback device 100 in the present embodiment is not only executed in time series according to the processing operation described in the above embodiment, but also the processing capability of the device that executes the processing, or in parallel as necessary It can also be constructed to run individually.

  The present invention is applicable to a technique for reproducing an MPEG standard code.

101 Memory 1011, 1013 I picture table (first management means)
1014, 1015 Picture table (first management means)
1012 MPEG file (storage means)
102 Push source (reading means)
103 Demux (analysis means)
104 Decode (output means)
1041 Table (second management means)
105 Video Render
106 Audio Render
107 display 108 speaker 200 editing section (editing means)
201 Audio Code Search Unit 202 Audio Code Extraction Unit 203 Video Code Search Unit 204 Video Code Extraction Unit 205 Video Code Recompression Unit 206 Remultiplexing Unit

Claims (20)

  The code read from the storage means for storing the MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard code and the time information uniquely indicating the position of the code even when the upper limit of the MPEG standard time information is exceeded and managed And a playback apparatus. Storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes;
First management means for managing time information and position information of the code in association with each other;
A reading unit that reads the code from the storage unit based on the position information corresponding to the time information received at the time of the reproduction request with reference to the first management unit when the reproduction request is received;
Output means for reproducing the code read by the reading means,
The reading means includes
Along with the code read from the storage means, the time information of the code is output to the output means,
The output means includes
Second management means for managing the code received from the reading means and the time information of the code in association with each other;
The second management unit manages the time information of the code with a value obtained by extending an upper limit of time information of the MPEG standard. The reading means includes
3. The playback apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the time information of the code is converted into a value obtained by extending an upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard, and the converted time information of the code is output to the output means. The first management means includes
3. The playback apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the time information of the code is managed by a value obtained by extending an upper limit of time information of the MPEG standard. Analyzing the code read by the reading means, having analysis means for obtaining time information of the MPEG standard of the code,
The first management means includes
Managing the time information and position information of the code of the I picture in association with each other;
The reading means includes
When a reproduction request is received, the first management means is referred to, time information of the code of the I picture corresponding to the time information received at the time of the reproduction request is specified, and the time information of the code of the specified I picture is specified. Based on the corresponding position information, reads the code of the I picture from the storage means, and outputs the time information of the code of the I picture to the analysis means together with the code of the read I picture;
Means for outputting the time information of the code of the I picture to the output means together with the code of each picture read from the storage means after reading the code of the I picture;
Have
The analysis means includes
Analyzing the code of each picture received from the reading means, obtaining MPEG standard time information of the code of each picture, and based on the acquired MPEG standard time information, the I picture received from the reading means Correcting the time information of the code, calculating the time information of the code of each picture in which the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard is extended, and calculating the time information of the code of each picture and the code of each picture Output to the output means,
The output means includes
5. The playback apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the code of each picture received from the analyzing unit and the time information of the code of each picture are managed in association with each other. The analysis means includes
The difference between the MPEG standard time information of the code of the I picture and the MPEG standard time information of the code of each picture is calculated, and the calculated difference is the time information of the code of the I picture received from the reading means. 6. The reproduction apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the time information of the code of each picture in which the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard is extended is calculated. The reading means includes
When the code information of each picture for 1 GOP (Group of Picture) and the time information of the code of the I picture are output to the output means, the time information of the code information of the I picture is referred to the first management means. 6. The time information of the code of the next I picture is acquired, and the time information of the code of the next I picture is output to the analysis means together with the code of each picture read out from the storage means. The reproducing apparatus as described. The reading means includes
When a reproduction request is received, the first management means is referred to, time information of the code of the I picture corresponding to the time information received at the time of the reproduction request is specified, and the time information of the code of the specified I picture is specified. Based on the corresponding position information, the code of the I picture is read from the storage means, and the time information of the code of the I picture is expanded to the upper limit value of the time information of the MPEG standard or more together with the code of the read I picture. Means for outputting an extended bit time stamp of a picture to the analyzing means;
Means for outputting the extended bit time stamp of the I picture to the output means together with the code of each picture read from the storage means after reading the code of the I picture;
Have
The analysis means includes
Analyzing the sign of each picture received from the reading means, obtaining the bit time stamp of each picture, and based on the obtained bit time stamp of each picture, the extended bit time of the I picture received from the reading means Correcting the stamp, calculating an extended bit time stamp of each picture obtained by extending the bit time stamp of each picture to an upper limit value of the time information of the MPEG standard, and calculating the extended bit time stamp of each picture; Is output to the output means,
The output means includes
6. The playback apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the code of each picture received from the analysis unit and the extended bit time stamp of each picture are managed in association with each other. The first management means includes
Managing the time information of the code of the I picture as an extended bit time stamp of the I picture that is extended to the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard,
The reading means includes
When a reproduction request is received, the first management means is referred to identify an extended bit time stamp of the I picture corresponding to the time information received at the time of the reproduction request, and the extended bit time stamp of the specified I picture Based on the corresponding position information, reads the code of the I picture from the storage means, and outputs the I bit extension bit time stamp of the I picture to the analysis means together with the read I picture code;
Means for outputting the extended bit time stamp of the I picture to the output means together with the code of each picture read from the storage means after reading the code of the I picture;
Have
The analysis means includes
Analyzing the sign of each picture received from the reading means, obtaining the bit time stamp of each picture, and based on the obtained bit time stamp of each picture, the extension bit of the I picture received from the reading means Correcting the time stamp, calculating an extended bit time stamp of each picture obtained by extending the bit time stamp of each picture to the upper limit value of the time information of the MPEG standard, and calculating the extended bit time stamp of each picture, A picture code and the output means,
The output means includes
6. The playback apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the code of each picture received from the analysis unit and the extended bit time stamp of each picture are managed in association with each other. Analyzing the code read by the reading means, and having an analysis means for acquiring time information of the MPEG standard of the code,
The first management means includes
Manage the time information and position information of the code of each picture in association with each other,
The reading means includes
When a playback request is received, the first management means is referred to, the time information of the code of the picture corresponding to the time information received at the time of the playback request is specified, and the time information of the code of the specified picture is handled. Means for reading a code of a picture from the storage means based on position information, and outputting time information of the code of the picture to the analyzing means together with the code of the read picture;
Means for outputting the time information of the code of each picture managed by the first management means to the output means together with the code of each picture read from the storage means after reading the code of the picture;
Have
The analysis means includes
The code of each picture received from the reading means and the time information of the code of each picture are output to the output means,
The output means includes
5. The playback apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the code of each picture received from the analyzing unit and the time information of the code of each picture are managed in association with each other. The reading means includes
When a playback request is received, the first management means is referred to, the time information of the code of the picture corresponding to the time information received at the time of the playback request is specified, and the time information of the code of the specified picture is handled. Based on the position information, the code of the picture is read out from the storage means, and the extended bit time stamp obtained by extending the time information of the code of the picture to the upper limit value of the time information of the MPEG standard together with the code of the read picture Means for outputting to the analysis means;
After reading the code of the picture, together with the code of each picture read from the storage means, the time information of the code of each picture managed by the first management means is equal to or higher than the upper limit value of the time information of the MPEG standard Means for outputting an extended extended bit time stamp to the output means;
Have
The analysis means includes
Outputting the sign of each picture received from the reading means and the extended bit time stamp of each picture to the output means;
The output means includes
11. The playback apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the code of each picture received from the analysis unit and the extended bit time stamp of each picture are managed in association with each other. The first management means includes
Managing the time information of the code of each picture as an extended bit time stamp that is expanded to the upper limit value of the time information of the MPEG standard,
The reading means includes
When a reproduction request is received, the first management means is referred to, an extended bit time stamp corresponding to the time information received at the time of the reproduction request is specified, and position information corresponding to the specified extended bit time stamp is used as a reference. A means for reading the code of the picture from the storage means, and outputting the extension bit time stamp of the picture to the analysis means together with the code of the read picture;
Means for outputting the extended bit time stamp of each picture managed by the first management means to the output means together with the code of each picture read from the storage means after reading the code of the picture;
Have
The analysis means includes
Outputting the sign of each picture received from the reading means and the extended bit time stamp of each picture to the output means;
The output means includes
11. The playback apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the code of each picture received from the analysis unit and the extended bit time stamp of each picture are managed in association with each other. Storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes;
First management means for managing time information and position information of the code in association with each other;
Editing means for editing the code stored in the storage means with reference to the first management means,
The editing means includes
When a picture editing operation exceeding the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard is accepted, the time information of the code of the I picture that is close to the time information of the picture accepted at the time of the editing operation is identified with reference to the first management means. First specifying means for specifying position information corresponding to time information of the code of the specified I picture;
A first acquisition unit that reads the code of the specified position information with reference to the storage unit, analyzes the read code, and acquires time information of each picture;
Second specifying means for specifying position information of a picture close to the time information of the picture received at the time of editing operation based on the acquired time information of each picture;
First editing operation means for performing an editing operation of the code stored in the storage means based on the position information of the specified picture;
A playback apparatus comprising: The time information and the position information managed by the first management means are time information and position information of a video code,
The editing means includes
14. The playback apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the video code stored in the storage unit is edited with reference to the first management unit. When editing audio code,
The editing means includes
A second acquisition unit that refers to the storage unit and acquires time information of an Audio code close to the position information of the specified picture;
Conversion means for converting the time information of the acquired Audio code into a value obtained by extending the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard;
A second editing operation means for performing an editing operation of the Audio code stored in the storage means based on the position information of the Audio code corresponding to the time information of the converted Audio code;
15. The reproducing apparatus according to claim 14, further comprising: The converting means includes
Means for referring to the first management means, specifying position information of the Video code close to the position information of the specified picture, and specifying time information of the Video code corresponding to the position information of the specified Video code;
Means for converting the time information of the identified video code into time information having a value obtained by extending the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard;
Means for dividing the time information of the converted video code into a value larger than an upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard and a value less than an upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard;
In accordance with a value larger than the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard and a value less than or equal to the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard, the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard is extended to the time information of the acquired Audio code. Means for converting to a value;
16. The playback apparatus according to claim 15, further comprising: Reproduction comprising: storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes; first management means for managing time information and position information of the codes in association with each other; and output means A control method performed by an apparatus,
A reading step of reading a code from the storage unit based on position information corresponding to the time information received at the time of the reproduction request with reference to the first management unit when the reproduction request is received;
An output step of reproducing the code read in the reading step by the output means,
The reading step includes
A step of outputting the time information of the code to the output means together with the code read from the storage means;
The output step includes
A step of associating the code received by the output means with the time information of the code and managing it by the second management means,
The second management means manages the time information of the code with a value obtained by extending an upper limit of time information of the MPEG standard. Control performed by a playback apparatus configured to include storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes and first management means for managing time information and position information of the codes in association with each other. A method,
When a picture editing operation exceeding the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard is accepted, the time information of the code of the I picture that is close to the time information of the picture accepted at the time of the editing operation is identified with reference to the first management means. A first specifying step of specifying position information corresponding to the time information of the code of the specified I picture;
A first acquisition step of referring to the storage means, reading a code of the specified position information, analyzing the read code, and acquiring time information of each picture;
A second specifying step of specifying, based on the acquired time information of each picture, position information of a picture close to the time information of the picture received at the time of an editing operation;
A first editing operation step of performing an editing operation of the code stored in the storage unit based on the position information of the specified picture;
A control method characterized by comprising: Reproduction comprising: storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes; first management means for managing time information and position information of the codes in association with each other; and output means A program to be executed by a computer of a device,
A read process for reading a code from the storage unit based on the position information corresponding to the time information received at the time of the reproduction request with reference to the first management unit when the reproduction request is received;
Causing the computer to execute an output process for reproducing the code read in the read process by the output means;
The reading process includes
A process of outputting time information of the code to the output means together with the code read from the storage means,
The output process is:
A process in which the code received by the output means and the time information of the code are associated with each other and managed by the second management means;
The second management means manages the time information of the code with a value obtained by extending an upper limit of time information of the MPEG standard. In a computer of a playback apparatus configured to have storage means for storing MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard codes and first management means for managing time information and position information of the codes in association with each other A program to be executed,
When a picture editing operation exceeding the upper limit of the time information of the MPEG standard is accepted, the time information of the code of the I picture that is close to the time information of the picture accepted at the time of the editing operation is identified with reference to the first management means. A first specifying process for specifying position information corresponding to the time information of the code of the specified I picture;
A first acquisition process of referring to the storage means, reading a code of the identified position information, analyzing the read code, and acquiring time information of each picture;
A second specifying process for specifying position information of a picture close to the time information of the picture received at the time of editing operation based on the acquired time information of each picture;
A program for causing a computer to execute a first editing operation process for performing an editing operation of the code stored in the storage unit based on position information of the specified picture.

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