Pilot-Based Signal Coding with Grouped Reference and Difference Values

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current signal processing techniques for audio and video data compression and transmission in complex communication environments do not maximize transmission efficiency, leaving room for improvement in data coding and encoding methods.

Innovation Solution

The proposed method involves grouping data into sets to obtain a group reference value and a difference value, using these values for efficient encoding and decoding, and applying various coding schemes like Pulse Code Modulation (PCM), Pilot Based Coding (PBC), and Differential Coding (DIFF) to optimize data transmission efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional signal processing techniques are used for audio and video data compression, then basic compression is achieved, but transmission efficiency is not maximized in complex communication environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidadaptability to complex communication environments
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides data into multiple groups with different data numbers (first group, second group, etc.) and applies different coding schemes to each group based on their specific characteristics. This segmentation allows the system to optimize transmission efficiency for each group individually, adapting to complex communication environments more effectively than conventional uniform compression techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically selects coding schemes (PCM, PBC, DIFF) based on the data number and group characteristics. The coding scheme selection is not static but adapts to the specific communication conditions and data properties, enabling maximization of transmission efficiency in varying complex communication environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of substance

If data is grouped with larger group sizes, then compression rate is improved, but coding complexity and processing overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata compression rateVSAvoidcoding processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies coding schemes selectively based on data number thresholds. For groups with data numbers meeting specific criteria (e.g., data number ≥ 3 for PBC, data number ≥ 2 for DIFF), the corresponding coding scheme is applied. This partial application approach achieves compression benefits where applicable while avoiding unnecessary complexity in groups where simpler coding is sufficient.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Productivity

If multiple coding schemes (PCM, PBC, DIFF) are applied based on data number, then transmission efficiency is optimized, but device complexity and processing overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidcoding scheme selection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses the data number as a key parameter to determine which coding scheme to apply. By changing the parameter (data number) and comparing it against predefined thresholds, the system automatically selects the appropriate coding scheme. This parameter-based decision mechanism simplifies the complexity of multiple coding schemes by providing clear, rule-based selection criteria.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS7751485B2Signal processing using pilot based coding
Publication Date: 2010.07.06 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Data coding and entropy coding are performed with interconnection, and grouping is used to enhance coding efficiency. The present invention includes the steps of obtaining a group reference value corresponding to a plurality of data included in one group through first grouping and external grouping for the first grouping and a difference value corresponding to the group reference value and obtaining the data using the group reference value and the difference value.