Out of the Box: How video streaming fits in your pocket
From Talk innovation: unlocking technology by European Patent Office
March 17, 2026 · 15 min · Season 6 · Episode 20
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of compression algorithms on video streaming and its applications in various fields.
From mobile streaming to videos only intended to be seen by computers, the technology behind compression algorithms has opened a world of possibilities that goes far beyond entertainment. Join two EPO patent examiners as they discuss how decades of global collaboration have shaped today's digital technologies, and how new approaches to video coding can improve speed, privacy and efficiency in areas like autonomous driving and smart cities. Host: Cristina Lopes Margarido, EPO patent examiner in culinary equipment & food treating devices Guests: Maryse Stoufs, EPO patent examiner in video coding & compression.
People in this episode
Host: Cristina Lopes Margarido
Guest: Maryse Stoufs
Topics covered
- video streaming
- compression algorithms
- digital technologies
- autonomous driving
- smart cities
Keywords
- video streaming
- compression algorithms
- digital technology
- autonomous driving
- smart cities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: European Patent Office
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