# Decode Video Packets

PhysicalFunction

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This function consists in decoding the video packets typically compressed using a video codec such as H264.This function receives metadata allowing the synchronization with the audio decoding performed separately.

## Incoming Functional Exchanges

Exchange | Source | Description | Allocated Exchange Items
--- | --- | --- | ---
Video Packets | Receive and Bufferize Video Packets |  | Video Packets
Sync Metadata | Synchronize Audio Video |  |

## Outgoing Functional Exchanges

Exchange | Target | Description | Allocated Exchange Items
--- | --- | --- | ---
Video Frames | Display Video on Seat TV |  | Video Frames

## Diagrams displaying "Decode Video Packets"

- [PAB] [BUILD] All PCs, PFs, FEs
- [PAB] [BUILD] Template
- [PFBD] All Physical Functions
- [PAB] Focus on SVDU Audio Video Playing
- [PDFB] [CTX] Play Video Stream on Seat TV
- [PAB] [CTX] Start Playing VOD Movie FC