Point Cloud Data Transmission Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for transmitting and receiving point cloud data face challenges in efficiency due to high latency and encoding/decoding complexity, particularly when dealing with large datasets required for virtual reality, augmented reality, and self-driving applications.

Innovation Solution

A method involving encoding point cloud data, encapsulating it, and transmitting it efficiently, along with a corresponding decoding and rendering process at the reception end, utilizing techniques like Video-based Point Cloud Compression (V-PCC) to optimize data transmission and processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If point cloud data is transmitted using existing methods, then the data can be delivered, but the transmission efficiency is low due to high latency and encoding/decoding complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidencoding/decoding complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments point cloud data into multiple packets for transmission, where each packet contains a portion of the point cloud data along with necessary header information. This segmentation allows for parallel processing and reduces the computational burden on individual encoding/decoding operations, thereby improving transmission efficiency while managing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary encoding and packetization of point cloud data before transmission, organizing the data into a structured format with headers containing metadata about each packet. This preliminary action reduces the complexity of real-time decoding operations at the receiving end, improving overall transmission efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Loss of time

If point cloud data is transmitted using existing methods, then the data can be delivered, but the latency is high

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelatencyVSAvoidtransmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic transmission of point cloud data packets with structured headers, allowing the receiver to process packets in a systematic manner. This periodic structure enables optimized buffering and processing strategies that reduce latency while maintaining transmission efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces structured packet headers as intermediaries that contain metadata about the point cloud data segments. These headers enable the receiving system to prepare for efficient decoding by anticipating data characteristics, thereby reducing processing latency without compromising transmission efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Quantity of substance

If large point cloud datasets are processed, then comprehensive data is available, but the encoding/decoding complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata volumeVSAvoidencoding/decoding complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides large point cloud datasets into multiple smaller packets, each with its own header containing relevant metadata. This segmentation reduces the complexity of encoding and decoding operations by processing smaller, manageable units in parallel, while still maintaining the completeness of the overall dataset.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter organization by introducing structured packet headers that contain metadata about data characteristics. This parameter reorganization enables more efficient processing algorithms that can handle large datasets with reduced complexity by leveraging the structured information in the headers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11341687B2Point cloud data transmission device, point cloud data transmission method, point cloud data reception device, and point cloud data reception method
Publication Date: 2022.05.24 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Disclosed herein is a point cloud data transmission method. The transmission method may include encoding point cloud data, and transmitting point cloud data. Disclosed herein is a point cloud data reception device. Disclosed herein is a point cloud data reception method. The reception method may include receiving point cloud data, decoding the point cloud data, and rendering the point cloud data.