Intra-Prediction Video Processing with Selective Sample Filtering

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Solution Overview

Problem

The increasing demands for high-resolution and high-quality images result in higher data volumes, leading to increased costs for transmission and storage, necessitating more efficient video encoding and decoding techniques, particularly for stereographic content.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for rapid intra prediction coding in video signals, involving first and second intra predictions based on filter application to reference pixels and prediction samples, with specific filtering based on sample positions and modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional intra prediction is used, then processing simplicity is maintained, but processing speed and efficiency are insufficient for high-resolution video

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintra prediction processing speedVSAvoidprediction process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the intra prediction process into multiple stages: first intra prediction using reference pixels, then second intra prediction using filtered results. This segmentation allows each stage to focus on specific aspects of prediction, improving overall speed while managing complexity through structured approach.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies filtering as a preliminary action before the final prediction step. By pre-processing the reference pixels and prediction samples through filtering operations, the system prepares optimized data for the prediction stage, enhancing prediction accuracy and processing efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If higher resolution video data is processed, then image quality is improved, but data volume and processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoiddata volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple prediction operations into a unified process where the output of the first intra prediction becomes the input for the second intra prediction. This merging approach processes high-resolution data more efficiently by reusing and refining prediction results rather than treating each prediction independently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes parameters such as filter coefficients and prediction modes based on the specific characteristics of the video data and block types. By adapting these parameters dynamically, the system maintains high image quality while optimizing processing requirements for different high-resolution content types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If filtering is applied to prediction samples, then prediction accuracy is improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies filtering selectively rather than universally. The filter is applied to specific prediction samples based on their position and importance, rather than processing all samples equally. This partial action approach improves prediction accuracy for critical areas while reducing overall processing time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent integrates filtering continuously into the prediction workflow rather than as a separate post-processing step. The filtered prediction samples are used immediately in subsequent prediction operations, maintaining continuous useful action that balances accuracy improvement with processing efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS12368846B2Method and apparatus for processing intra-prediction-based video signal
Publication Date: 2025.07.22 IND ACAD COOP GRP OF SEJONG UNIV
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AI summary

According to the present invention, provided is a method of processing a video signal, the method including: obtaining a transform coefficient of a current block from a bitstream according to a predetermined scanning order; determining an intra prediction mode of the current block on the basis of the transform coefficient; and performing intra prediction on the current block using the intra prediction mode and a neighboring sample adjacent to the current block.