18413291. VIDEO CODING APPARATUS AND DECODING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha)
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VIDEO CODING APPARATUS AND DECODING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TAKESHI Chujoh of Sakai City (JP)
Tomohiro Ikai of Sakai City (JP)
Yukinobu Yasugi of Sakai City (JP)
Tomoko Aono of Sakai City (JP)
VIDEO CODING APPARATUS AND DECODING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18413291 titled 'VIDEO CODING APPARATUS AND DECODING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for improving image quality in video coding and decoding by using post-filter processing with a neural network.
- Neural network used for post-filter processing to enhance image quality in low transmission rate scenarios.
- Challenge of defining a strength control value for post-filter processing addressed.
- Video decoding apparatus includes image decoding and post-filter processing components.
- Strength control value transformed based on input format for luminance and chrominance of decoded image.
- Post-filter processing applied to decoded image to enhance image quality.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilization of neural network for post-filter processing in video coding and decoding.
- Transformation of strength control value based on input format for decoded image.
- Integration of post-filter processing in video decoding apparatus.
Potential Applications:
- Video streaming services.
- Video conferencing applications.
- Security and surveillance systems.
Problems Solved:
- Deterioration of image quality in low transmission rate scenarios.
- Lack of method for defining strength control value for post-filter processing.
Benefits:
- Improved image quality in challenging transmission conditions.
- Enhanced visual experience for users.
- Efficient post-filter processing for video decoding.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in various industries such as telecommunications, entertainment, and security for enhancing video quality in low bandwidth situations.
Questions about Video Decoding Apparatus: 1. How does the post-filter processing with a neural network improve image quality in video decoding? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-time video applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
In a video coding and decoding method, in a case that a transmission rate is low, image quality is deteriorated due to coding distortion, but the image quality can be improved owing to post-filter processing using a neural network. However, a problem is that there may be no method of defining a strength control value to be input in the post-filter processing. A video decoding apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes an image decoding apparatus that generates a decoded image, and a post-filter processing apparatus that performs post-filter processing on the decoded image. In accordance with an input format for luminance and chrominance of the decoded image to be input in the post-filter processing, a strength control value obtained in a process of generating the decoded image is transformed, and the post-filter processing is performed.
