Inter Prediction Merge Mode Block Division

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current inter prediction methods in video encoding affect the accuracy and efficiency of inter prediction, necessitating an improved approach for video data processing.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for inter prediction based on a Merge mode, which involves determining whether a current block in an image frame satisfies a division condition, and if so, dividing it into two sub-blocks using a rectangular division mode. This division mode can be converted from an inclined division, and motion compensation is performed on the sub-blocks to determine the prediction result of the current block.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If current inter prediction methods are used, then video encoding can be performed, but the accuracy and efficiency of inter prediction deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinter prediction accuracyVSAvoidinter prediction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The current block is divided into two sub-blocks through rectangular or inclined division, allowing separate motion compensation processing for each sub-block. This segmentation enables more accurate prediction by capturing different motion characteristics in different regions, while the systematic division approach maintains processing efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different motion compensation operations are applied to different sub-blocks based on their local characteristics. Each sub-block can have its own motion vector and prediction parameters, allowing the prediction accuracy to be optimized locally without compromising overall encoding efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Measurement precision

If block division is performed to improve prediction accuracy, then inter prediction accuracy improves, but computational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The block is divided into a limited number of sub-blocks (typically two) using systematic rectangular or inclined division patterns. This controlled segmentation improves prediction accuracy by capturing local motion variations while keeping the computational overhead manageable through the regular division structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Motion compensation is applied selectively to sub-blocks that benefit from it, rather than uniformly to the entire block. The division and processing is performed only when it provides meaningful improvement, avoiding unnecessary computational complexity in cases where simple prediction suffices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12309391B2Systems and method for inter prediction based on a merge mode
Publication Date: 2025.05.20 ZHEJIANG DAHUA TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for inter prediction based on a Merge mode. The methods may include determining whether a current block in an image frame satisfies a division condition, and in response to determining that the current block satisfies the division condition, obtaining two sub-blocks by dividing the current block according to a division mode. The division mode may include a rectangular division. The methods may further include determine, based on the two sub-blocks, a prediction result of the current block.