18150085. BLOCK TO BURST CONVERTER simplified abstract (GM Cruise Holdings LLC)
Contents
- 1 BLOCK TO BURST CONVERTER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 BLOCK TO BURST CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Prior Art
- 1.10 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.11 Questions about Image Data Processing and Memory Optimization Technology
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
BLOCK TO BURST CONVERTER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Henry Edward Styles of Menlo Park CA (US)
A N Shanthi Prasad of Cupertino CA (US)
Alpesh Oza of San Jose CA (US)
Michael Bautista of San Francisco CA (US)
Shanmugam Somasundaram Ramanathan of San Jose CA (US)
BLOCK TO BURST CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18150085 titled 'BLOCK TO BURST CONVERTER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes systems and methods for converting images, such as JPEG images, into decoded image data in block format with minimum coded units (MCUs). A block to burst converter is used to reduce local memory use and system latency by storing partial rows of a frame locally and writing them out in bursts of raster blocks.
- Decoded image data is produced in block format with minimum coded units (MCUs).
- Blocks of pixels are stored in linear format in memory.
- A block to burst converter reduces local memory use and system latency.
- Partial rows of a frame are stored locally and written out in bursts of raster blocks.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in image processing, data compression, and memory optimization in various industries such as photography, graphic design, and video streaming.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the challenges of high memory usage and system latency in processing and storing image data efficiently.
Benefits
The technology reduces local memory use by orders of magnitude and improves system latency, leading to faster image processing and storage.
Commercial Applications
"Image Data Processing and Memory Optimization Technology for Improved Efficiency in Photography and Video Streaming"
This technology can be utilized in digital cameras, smartphones, graphic design software, and video streaming platforms to enhance image processing speed and reduce memory requirements.
Prior Art
Prior art related to this technology may include research on image compression algorithms, memory optimization techniques, and data processing methods in the field of digital imaging.
Frequently Updated Research
Researchers are constantly exploring new algorithms and techniques to further optimize image processing and memory usage in digital imaging technologies.
Questions about Image Data Processing and Memory Optimization Technology
1. How does the block to burst converter reduce local memory use and system latency?
- The block to burst converter stores partial rows of a frame locally and writes them out in bursts of raster blocks, reducing the need for extensive memory storage and improving system latency.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond image processing?
- This technology can also be applied in data compression, video streaming, and graphic design software to optimize memory usage and improve processing speed.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods for converting images, such as JPEG images. Decoded image data is produced in block format having minimum coded units (MCUs). The blocks each include a square of pixels and are stored in linear format in memory. A block to burst converter is provided that receives a set of image blocks, stores partial rows of a frame locally, and then writes out each partial row in a burst of raster blocks. The systems and methods provided herein reduce local memory use by orders of magnitude while also reducing system latency.
