18394098. IMAGE DECODING DEVICE, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (KDDI CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE DECODING DEVICE, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE DECODING DEVICE, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE DECODING DEVICE, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Haruhisa Kato of Fujimino-shi (JP)
IMAGE DECODING DEVICE, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18394098 titled 'IMAGE DECODING DEVICE, IMAGE DECODING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image decoding device that utilizes a synthesis unit to generate predicted pixels through weighted averaging processing of predicted pixels from an intra prediction unit and a motion compensation unit.
- The synthesis unit in the image decoding device generates predicted pixels by performing weighted averaging processing.
- Weighting factors are applied to predicted pixels outputted by the intra prediction unit and the motion compensation unit.
- The predicted pixels generated by the synthesis unit are used in the decoding process of the image.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various image and video decoding systems, such as in multimedia devices, surveillance systems, and video streaming services.
Problems Solved
1. Improved image quality through the generation of more accurate predicted pixels. 2. Enhanced compression efficiency by optimizing the prediction process in image decoding.
Benefits
1. Higher quality images and videos. 2. More efficient compression algorithms. 3. Enhanced user experience in multimedia applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Image Quality in Multimedia Devices with Weighted Averaging Processing"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar image decoding devices that utilize weighted averaging processing for generating predicted pixels. Research in the field of video compression and decoding may also reveal related technologies.
Unanswered Questions
How does the weighting factor affect the accuracy of the predicted pixels?
The specific impact of the weighting factor on the quality of the predicted pixels could provide insights into the optimization of the synthesis unit.
Are there any limitations to the weighted averaging processing in generating predicted pixels?
Understanding any constraints or drawbacks of this method can help in further refining the image decoding process.
Original Abstract Submitted
In an image decoding device (), a synthesis unit () is configured to generate predicted pixels by performing weighted averaging processing using weighting factors on predicted pixels outputted by an intra prediction unit () and predicted pixels outputted by a motion compensation unit ().
