18420612. IMAGE ENCODING APPARATUS, IMAGE ENCODING METHOD, IMAGE DECODING APPARATUS, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE ENCODING APPARATUS, IMAGE ENCODING METHOD, IMAGE DECODING APPARATUS, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE ENCODING APPARATUS, IMAGE ENCODING METHOD, IMAGE DECODING APPARATUS, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE ENCODING APPARATUS, IMAGE ENCODING METHOD, IMAGE DECODING APPARATUS, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
IMAGE ENCODING APPARATUS, IMAGE ENCODING METHOD, IMAGE DECODING APPARATUS, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18420612 titled 'IMAGE ENCODING APPARATUS, IMAGE ENCODING METHOD, IMAGE DECODING APPARATUS, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The image encoding apparatus described in the patent application involves generating a second quantization matrix from a first quantization matrix and using it to quantize transformation coefficients in sub-blocks of an image.
- Generation unit creates a second quantization matrix from a first quantization matrix.
- Quantization unit quantizes transformation coefficients in sub-blocks using the second quantization matrix.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in:
- Image and video compression algorithms
- Digital watermarking techniques
- Image encryption methods
Problems Solved
This technology addresses issues such as:
- Efficient image compression without significant loss of quality
- Secure transmission of images over networks
- Protection of intellectual property in digital media
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved image compression ratios
- Enhanced security for transmitted images
- Protection against unauthorized access to image data
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology has potential commercial applications in:
- Media streaming services
- Cloud storage providers
- Digital content distribution platforms
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of different quantization matrices in image and video compression standards like JPEG and H.264.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing image encoding methods in terms of compression efficiency?
This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing image encoding methods to evaluate compression efficiency.
What impact could this technology have on the speed of image encoding and decoding processes?
The article does not address the potential impact of this technology on the speed of image encoding and decoding processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image encoding apparatus for encoding an image comprises a generation unit configured to generate, from a first quantization matrix having a size of N×N (N is a positive integer), a second quantization matrix having a size of P×Q (P and Q are positive integers which satisfy P<N<Q, and the size of P×Q indicates a size of P in a horizontal direction and a size of Q in a vertical direction), and a quantization unit configured to quantize transformation coefficients in a sub-block having a size corresponding to the size of P×Q using the second quantization matrix.
