Low-Latency Point Cloud Compression With G-PCC and V-PCC

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently processing large amounts of point cloud data required for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and self-driving services due to latency and encoding/decoding complexity.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for processing point cloud data by encoding geometry and attribute information, transmitting a bitstream, and decoding it efficiently using geometry-based point cloud compression (G-PCC) and video-based point cloud compression (V-PCC) coding, with feedback information used to optimize processing based on user interaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If point cloud data is processed using traditional methods, then data representation is achieved, but processing latency is high and encoding/decoding complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing efficiencyVSAvoidlatency
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments point cloud data into multiple tiles or patches, allowing parallel processing of different regions. This segmentation enables the system to process smaller data units simultaneously, reducing overall processing latency and improving throughput without compromising the完整性 of the point cloud representation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary organization and preprocessing of point cloud data into structured formats (such as organized point clouds with defined grids or hierarchies) before encoding. This preliminary action optimizes the data structure for faster access and processing during decoding, reducing latency in real-time applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If detailed point cloud data is processed, then service quality is improved, but encoding/decoding complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice qualityVSAvoidencoding/decoding complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple processing stages and data representations into unified encoding and decoding frameworks. By combining geometry encoding, attribute encoding, and organizational structures into integrated workflows, the system maintains high service quality while reducing the overall complexity of the processing pipeline through consolidation rather than separate handling of each component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic processing strategies where the level of detail and processing intensity are adjusted based on application requirements, available resources, and data characteristics. This dynamic approach allows the system to maintain high service quality when needed while reducing complexity in less demanding scenarios, providing adaptive performance optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12464138B2Apparatus and method for processing point cloud data
Publication Date: 2025.11.04 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A method for processing point cloud data according to embodiments may comprise: encoding point cloud data; and transmitting the encoded point cloud data. The method for processing point cloud data according to embodiments may comprise: receiving point cloud data; and decoding the received point cloud data.