A system and method for decoding fixed length data words comprising variable length objects is disclosed having the ability to decode a variable length DCT in every clock cycle. The system includes multiple floating point registers, preferably two, for holding the fixed length data words, and a tracking...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6101221?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6101221 - Video bitstream symbol extractor for use in decoding MPEG compliant video bitstreams meeting 2-frame and letterboxing requirements