Transformer-based neural network image upscaling
A transformer-based neural network with hierarchical stages and mis-aligned windowed self-attention optimizes image upscaling, addressing resource-intensive challenges and enhancing image quality and performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NVIDIA CORP
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Neural networks for image upscaling consume significant memory, time, and computing resources, posing challenges in efficiently transforming low-resolution images into high-resolution images.
Employing a transformer-based neural network architecture with hierarchical processing stages, including encoding and decoding components, and utilizing mis-aligned windowed self-attention to optimize image upscaling, reducing resource requirements while maintaining high-quality image generation.
The transformer-based neural network efficiently upscales images with reduced resource consumption, achieving higher frame rates and improved image quality without sacrificing graphical settings.
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