公开(公告)号：US10602185B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-24

申请号：US13995181

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Sang-Hee Lee ,  Jian James Zhou ,  Ning Lu ,  Jason D. Tanner ,  Changwon D. Rhee ,  Hong Jiang

Inventor： Sang-Hee Lee ,  Jian James Zhou ,  Ning Lu ,  Jason D. Tanner ,  Changwon D. Rhee ,  Hong Jiang

IPC: H04N7/12 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N19/53 ,  H04N19/436 ,  H04N19/577 ,  H04N19/43

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products that may improve the efficiency of the video encoding process. Mode decision processing and bit stream packing may be performed in parallel for various frames in a sequence. This reduces the amount of idle time for both the mode decision processing logic and the bit stream packing logic, improving the overall efficiency of the video encoder.

公开(公告)号：US20140185679A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13995564

申请日：2012-04-26

Applicant: Sang-Hee Lee ,  Jason D. Tanner

Inventor： Sang-Hee Lee ,  Jason D. Tanner

IPC: H04N19/583 ,  H04N19/57

CPC classification number: H04N19/51 ,  H04N19/523 ,  H04N19/533 ,  H04N19/56 ,  H04N19/57

Abstract: Described herein are techniques related to motion estimation for video encoding. In particular, integer estimation is performed on a reference video frame, and a best size macro block is determined. A fractional estimation is performed on that best size macro block. Based on the fractional estimation, a determination is made if an improvement occurs over the macro block from the integer estimation. If such an improvement occurs, then all sub shapes of the best size macro block from the integer search/estimation are updated. Furthermore, the new sub macro block is chosen as the final macro block to be used for video encoding.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了与视频编码的运动估计有关的技术。 特别地，对参考视频帧执行整数估计，并且确定最佳大小的宏块。 对最佳大小宏块进行分数估计。 基于分数估计，确定是否从整数估计在宏块上发生改进。 如果发生这种改进，则更新来自整数搜索/估计的最佳尺寸宏块的所有子形状。 此外，新的子宏块被选择为用于视频编码的最终宏块。

公开(公告)号：US09100636B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13606416

申请日：2012-09-07

Applicant: Jason D. Tanner ,  Hong Jiang ,  Sang-Hee Lee

Inventor： Jason D. Tanner ,  Hong Jiang ,  Sang-Hee Lee

IPC: H04N19/00 ,  H04N19/17 ,  H04N19/139 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/107 ,  H04N19/154

CPC classification number: H04N19/593 ,  H04N19/105 ,  H04N19/107 ,  H04N19/115 ,  H04N19/136 ,  H04N19/139 ,  H04N19/154 ,  H04N19/17 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/176 ,  H04N19/53

Abstract: Described herein are techniques related to motion and quality adaptive rolling intra (I) macro-block (MB) that is used to encode a particular image frame. In particular, the rolling I MB configuration may be based upon global motion direction, quantization parameter (QP) value, complexity based roll, and/or QP saturation based roll.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了与用于编码特定图像帧的运动和质量自适应滚动（I）宏块（MB）有关的技术。 特别地，滚动的I MB配置可以基于全局运动方向，量化参数（QP）值，基于复杂度的滚动和/或基于QP饱和的滚动。

公开(公告)号：US20130266072A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：US13995181

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Sang-Hee Lee ,  Jian James Zhou ,  Ning Lu ,  Jason D. Tanner ,  Changwon D. Rhee ,  Hong Jiang

Inventor： Sang-Hee Lee ,  Jian James Zhou ,  Ning Lu ,  Jason D. Tanner ,  Changwon D. Rhee ,  Hong Jiang

IPC: H04N7/36

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products that may improve the efficiency of the video encoding process. Mode decision processing and bit stream packing may be performed in parallel for various frames in a sequence. This reduces the amount of idle time for both the mode decision processing logic and the bit stream packing logic, improving the overall efficiency of the video encoder.

Abstract translation: 可以提高视频编码过程效率的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 可以对序列中的各种帧并行地执行模式决策处理和比特流打包。 这减少了模式决策处理逻辑和比特流打包逻辑的空闲时间量，从而提高了视频编码器的整体效率。

公开(公告)号：US10021387B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US13995564

申请日：2012-04-26

Applicant: Sang-Hee Lee ,  Jason D. Tanner

Inventor： Sang-Hee Lee ,  Jason D. Tanner

IPC: H04N11/02 ,  H04N19/583 ,  H04N19/56 ,  H04N19/51 ,  H04N19/533 ,  H04N19/523 ,  H04N19/57

CPC classification number: H04N19/51 ,  H04N19/523 ,  H04N19/533 ,  H04N19/56 ,  H04N19/57

Abstract: Described herein are techniques related to motion estimation for video encoding. In particular, integer estimation is performed on a reference video frame, and a best size macro block is determined. A fractional estimation is performed on that best size macro block. Based on the fractional estimation, a determination is made if an improvement occurs over the macro block from the integer estimation. If such an improvement occurs, then all sub shapes of the best size macro block from the integer search/estimation are updated. Furthermore, the new sub macro block is chosen as the final macro block to be used for video encoding.

公开(公告)号：US20140072034A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13606416

申请日：2012-09-07

Applicant: Jason D. Tanner ,  Hong Jiang ,  Sang-Hee Lee

Inventor： Jason D. Tanner ,  Hong Jiang ,  Sang-Hee Lee

IPC: H04N7/26

CPC classification number: H04N19/593 ,  H04N19/105 ,  H04N19/107 ,  H04N19/115 ,  H04N19/136 ,  H04N19/139 ,  H04N19/154 ,  H04N19/17 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/176 ,  H04N19/53

Abstract: Described herein are techniques related to motion and quality adaptive rolling intra (I) macro-block (MB) that is used to encode a particular image frame. In particular, the rolling I MB configuration may be based upon global motion direction, quantization parameter (QP) value, complexity based roll, and/or QP saturation based roll.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了与用于编码特定图像帧的运动和质量自适应滚动（I）宏块（MB）有关的技术。 特别地，滚动的I MB配置可以基于全局运动方向，量化参数（QP）值，基于复杂度的滚动和/或基于QP饱和的滚动。

公开(公告)号：US20140044368A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13977392

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Jason D. Tanner ,  Hong Jiang

Inventor： Jason D. Tanner ,  Hong Jiang

IPC: H04N7/36

CPC classification number: H04N19/56 ,  G06T7/207 ,  H04N19/53

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are described including applying nonlinear scaling to a current image frame and a reference image frame to generate at least a corresponding current image layer and a corresponding reference image layer. Hierarchical motion estimation may then be performed using the nonlinearly scaled image layers. Further, source block size may be adaptively determined in a downsampled image layer and hierarchical motion estimation may be performed using the adaptively sized source blocks.

Abstract translation: 描述了系统，设备和方法，包括对当前图像帧和参考图像帧应用非线性缩放以产生至少相应的当前图像层和对应的参考图像层。 然后可以使用非线性缩放图像层来执行分层运动估计。 此外，可以在下采样图像层中自适应地确定源块大小，并且可以使用自适应大小的源块来执行分层运动估计。

公开(公告)号：US20130148732A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13323949

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: Jason D. Tanner ,  Hong Jiang

Inventor： Jason D. Tanner ,  Hong Jiang

IPC: H04N7/26

CPC classification number: H04N19/53 ,  H04N19/61

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are described for performing hierarchical motion estimation by downsampling a current frame to generate a downsampled current frame, specifying a downsampled block in the downsampled current frame, where the downsampled block corresponds to a block of the current frame, and specifying a source block associated with the downsampled block, where the source block is larger than the downsampled block. Motion estimation may then be performed in a downsampled reference frame using the source block.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于通过对当前帧进行下采样以产生下采样的当前帧以指定下采样的当前帧中的下采样块，其中下采样块对应于当前帧的块，并且指定 源块与下采样块相关联，其中源块大于下采样块。 然后可以使用源块在下采样参考帧中执行运动估计。

公开(公告)号：US09532048B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US13977392

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Jason D. Tanner ,  Hong Jiang

Inventor： Jason D. Tanner ,  Hong Jiang

IPC: H04N7/12 ,  H04N19/56 ,  G06T7/20 ,  H04N19/53

CPC classification number: H04N19/56 ,  G06T7/207 ,  H04N19/53

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are described including applying nonlinear scaling to a current image frame and a reference image frame to generate at least a corresponding current image layer and a corresponding reference image layer. Hierarchical motion estimation may then be performed using the nonlinearly scaled image layers. Further, source block size may be adaptively determined in a downsampled image layer and hierarchical motion estimation may be performed using the adaptively sized source blocks.

Abstract translation: 描述了系统，设备和方法，包括对当前图像帧和参考图像帧应用非线性缩放以产生至少相应的当前图像层和对应的参考图像层。 然后可以使用非线性缩放图像层来执行分层运动估计。 此外，可以在下采样图像层中自适应地确定源块大小，并且可以使用自适应大小的源块来执行分层运动估计。

公开(公告)号：US20150016530A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US13977302

申请日：2011-12-19

Applicant: James M. Holland ,  Jason D. Tanner

Inventor： James M. Holland ,  Jason D. Tanner

IPC: H04N19/423 ,  H04N19/51 ,  H04N19/583

CPC classification number: H04N19/51 ,  H04N19/423 ,  H04N19/513 ,  H04N19/533 ,  H04N19/56

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are described including using a motion search engine of a video encoder to obtain search results for a motion predictor where the search results include a best motion vector result for each of a set of macroblock and/or sub-macroblock shape candidates of a source macroblock. The engine may then provide the search results including motion vector results for all the shape candidates as output to a motion search controller. The controller may then provide the first search results back to the search engine when the controller requests that the engine obtain second search results for another motion predictor. When doing so, the engine may use the first search results as initial conditions for performing a motion search using the other motion predictor.

Abstract translation: 描述了系统，设备和方法，包括使用视频编码器的运动搜索引擎来获得运动预测器的搜索结果，其中搜索结果包括宏块和/或子宏块形状候选集中的每一个的最佳运动矢量结果 的源宏块。 然后，引擎可以提供包括所有形状候选的运动矢量结果的搜索结果作为运动搜索控制器的输出。 然后，当控制器请求引擎获得另一个运动预测器的第二搜索结果时，控制器可以将第一搜索结果提供回搜索引擎。 当这样做时，引擎可以使用第一搜索结果作为使用其他运动预测器执行运动搜索的初始条件。