Pipeline processing machine with interactive stages operable in response to tokens and system and methods relating thereto

摘要: A plurality of processing stages interposed between an input and output a system including pipeline machine interconnect for conveyance tokens along the pipeline. Control or data in form universal adaptation units interface with all alternatively interact selected so that are afforded enhanced flexibility configuration processing. In one embodiment system, accept stream having portions encoded according to respectively different video formats. At least includes circuitry generating signals indicate end-of-picture decoding. The stage state logic is responsive generated effecting end picture decoding by clearing method receiving stream, indicating decoding, when has been indicated.