Layered coding of image data using separate data storage tracks on a storage medium

A method comprising:

• decoding a base layer from a first data storage track of a storage medium, wherein the base layer represents a standard definition portion of an encoded image;
• decoding an enhancement layer from a second data storage track of the storage medium if the data stored on the second data storage track is identified as enhancement layer data, wherein the enhancement layer data represents a high-resolution portion of the encoded image;
• and
• combining the base layer and the enhancement layer to generate a high-resolution image.

An apparatus comprising:

• a reading device to read base layer data from a first track of a storage medium and to read enhancement layer data from a second track of the storage medium;
• a decoder coupled to the reading device to decode any encoded data read from the first and second tracks of the storage medium;
• and
• a combining module coupled to the decoder and the reading device to combine data read from the first track and data read from the second track into video program data.

One or more computer-readable media having stored thereon a computer program that, when executed by one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to:

• decode a base layer from a first camera angle track of a storage medium, wherein the base layer represents a standard definition portion of an encoded image;
• decode an enhancement layer from a second camera angle track of the storage medium, wherein the enhancement layer represents a high-resolution portion of the encoded image;
• and
• wherein the base layer and the enhancement layer are decoded simultaneously.

One or more computer-readable media having stored thereon a computer program that, when executed by one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to:

• decode a base layer from a first camera angle track of a storage medium, wherein the base layer represents a standard definition portion of an encoded image;
• decode an enhancement layer from a second camera angle track of the storage medium, wherein the enhancement layer represents a high-resolution portion of the encoded image;
• and
• combine the base layer and the enhancement layer to generate a high-resolution image.