METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A VIDEO SIGNAL

Organization Name

lg electronics inc.

Inventor(s)

Jaehyun Lim of Seoul (KR)

Jungsun Kim of Seoul (KR)

Seungwook Park of Seoul (KR)

Jaewon Sung of Seoul (KR)

Byeongmoon Jeon of Seoul (KR)

Joonyoung Park of Seoul (KR)

Yongjoon Jeon of Seoul (KR)

Younghee Choi of Seoul (KR)

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A VIDEO SIGNAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240223752 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A VIDEO SIGNAL

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for encoding or decoding a video signal by acquiring and combining multiple reference units for image prediction, improving prediction accuracy.

The invention involves inducing various reference units using motion vector prediction values or motion vectors for inter-prediction.
It combines these reference units to obtain the prediction value for the current unit.
The method also acquires multiple reference units for a merging mode and combines them for image prediction.

Key Features and Innovation

Acquiring and combining multiple reference units for image prediction.
Using motion vector prediction values or motion vectors for inducing reference units.
Combining reference units to improve prediction accuracy.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in video encoding and decoding systems, improving the accuracy of image prediction in various applications such as video streaming, surveillance systems, and video conferencing.

Problems Solved

Enhances the accuracy of image prediction in video signals.
Improves the quality of video encoding and decoding processes.
Enables better compression and transmission of video data.

Benefits

Higher accuracy in image prediction.
Enhanced video quality.
Improved compression efficiency.
Better overall performance in video processing systems.

Commercial Applications

- Optimized Video Streaming Systems**: Enhancing the quality of video streams for better user experience.
- Surveillance Systems**: Improving the accuracy of video surveillance footage for better security monitoring.
- Video Conferencing Platforms**: Enhancing video quality and transmission efficiency for seamless communication.

Prior Art

There may be prior art related to methods for image prediction in video encoding and decoding systems. Researchers can explore existing patents and publications in the field of video processing.

Frequently Updated Research

Researchers in the field of video processing continuously explore new methods and technologies to enhance video quality and efficiency. Stay updated on the latest advancements in video encoding and decoding techniques.

Questions about Video Signal Encoding and Decoding

How does this technology improve image prediction accuracy in video signals?

The technology acquires and combines multiple reference units for image prediction, utilizing motion vector prediction values to enhance accuracy.

What are the potential applications of this video signal encoding and decoding technology?

This technology can be applied in various fields such as video streaming, surveillance systems, and video conferencing to improve video quality and efficiency.

Original Abstract Submitted

the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for encoding or decoding a video signal. according to the present invention, a plurality of reference units for image prediction of the current unit is acquired and combined to obtain a unit prediction value, thereby improving the accuracy of image prediction. more particularly, the present invention relates to a method for inducing a variety of reference units using a motion vector prediction value or a motion vector which is used in conventional inter-prediction, and also relates to a method which combines the reference units so as to obtain the prediction value for the current unit. in addition, the present invention relates to a method which involves acquiring a plurality of reference units for a merging mode, and combining the reference units so as to perform image prediction.