Variable Compression System (VCS)

Toyon Research Corporation is proposing research and development of innovative video analytics algorithms and real-time software for full motion video (FMV) compression for use in Army training environments. Toyons Variable Compression System (VCS) incorporates contextual information, sensor models, task definitions, and an adaptive compression algorithm for optimizing FMV encoding for a dynamically varying network budget. The developed software will be capable of optimally encoding FMV real-time for multiple, simultaneous live FMV data streams, to support the required Army training objectives. The software will analyze network resources to prioritize compression strategies and data dissemination across the environment. The resulting output videos can be easily used for After Action Review (AAR) activities. Toyons VCS will be designed for seamless integration into the current Army training architecture, as well as easy acceptance by a broader consumer market through a targeted commercialization approach. In Phase I, the feasibility of the proposed VCS solution will be demonstrated using real-world FMV data, and in Phase II, a complete system prototype will be developed, demonstrated, and integrated with Army training infrastructures.