摘要:
Filtering lower quality images or sequences of images with higher quality images or sequences of images. The filtering is utilized in a post-process, decoded, or encoded images including multiple sets of images that are filtered and/or combined. Different image features including, for example, quality, frequency characteristics, temporal resolution, spatial resolution, number of views, or bit-depth are present in the images. In one embodiment, the filtering comprises a multi-hypothesis filtering and the confidence value comprises a difference between the filtered sample and samples lying within a filter support. The post processes images are then stored or distributed.
摘要:
Adaptive decoding and streaming multi-layer video systems and methods are described. The decoding systems comprise a base layer decoder and one or more enhancement layer decoders. The streaming systems comprise a base layer packetizer and one or more enhancement layer packetizers. A decoding adaptor controls operation of the base layer and/or enhancement layer decoders. A packetizing adaptor controls operation of the base layer and/or enhancement layer packetizers.
摘要:
Embodiments feature families of rate allocation and rate control methods that utilize advanced processing of past and future frame/field picture statistics and are designed to operate with one or more coding passes. At least two method families include: a family of methods for a rate allocation with picture look-ahead; and a family of methods for average bit rate (ABR) control methods. At least two other methods for each method family are described. For the first family of methods, some methods may involve intra rate control. For the second family of methods, some methods may involve high complexity ABR control and/or low complexity ABR control. These and other embodiments can involve any of the following: spatial coding parameter adaptation, coding prediction, complexity processing, complexity estimation, complexity filtering, bit rate considerations, quality considerations, coding parameter allocation, and/or hierarchical prediction structures, among others.
摘要:
A video encoding and decoding system for use in a multiview and bitdepth coding system is described. Such system can comprise a plurality of layer groupings, where each group can be adapted to encode and/or decode based on predictions from previous layers and a plurality of data categories from the input video data.
摘要:
A method and apparatus are provided for motion estimation using combined reference bi-prediction. The apparatus includes an encoder (200) for encoding a multi-prediction picture from a combination of two or more reference pictures by respectively predicting a motion vector for a particular one of the two or more reference pictures in a motion estimation process while initializing motion vectors for remaining ones of the two or more reference pictures to a predefined value for use by the motion estimation process.
摘要:
There is provided methods and apparatus for enabling a fast channel change for a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) system. A channel change processing unit for enabling a channel change in a DSL system includes a demultiplexer and a selector in signal communication with the demultiplexer. The demultiplexer is for receiving a normal stream and a channel change stream. The selector is for receiving a channel change request and for sending the channel change stream in response to receiving the channel change request. The channel change stream coded pictures are of a lower quality than the normal stream coded pictures.
摘要:
Sampled data is packaged in checkerboard format for encoding and decoding. The sampled data may be quincunx sampled multi-image video data (e.g., 3D video or a multi-program stream), and the data may also be divided into sub-images of each image which are then multiplexed, or interleaved, in frames of a video stream to be encoded and then decoded using a standardized video encoder. A system for viewing may utilize a standard video decoder and a formatting device that de-interleaves the decoded sub-images of each frame reformats the images for a display device. A 3D video may be encoded using a most advantageous interleaving format such that a preferred quality and compression ratio is reached. In one embodiment, the invention includes a display device that accepts data in multiple formats.
摘要:
Multi-layer encoding and decoding systems and methods are provided. A processing module processes outputs of a first base or enhancement layer and sends the processed outputs to a second, enhancement layer. Operation of the processing module is controlled, so that the second layer can receive processed or unprocessed outputs of the first layer in accordance with the circumstances. Processing of the outputs of the first layer can occur together with or separately from a disparity compensation process.
摘要:
Encoding and decoding methods for single and multiple layered video coding systems are provided. Specifically, video information provided to a base layer and one or more enhancement layers can be coded using a picture coding mode and/or a residual coding mode. Selection between coding modes can be performed on a region-by-region basis.
摘要:
Methods for scalable video coding are described. Such methods can be used to deliver video contents in Low Dynamic Range (LDR) and/or one color format and then converting the video contents to High Dynamic Range (HDR) and/or a different color format, respectively, while pre-processing video content.