Quaternion Logarithm Signal Processing for Image Detail Enhancement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies face challenges in efficiently processing and transmitting high-detail data streams, such as those used in advanced video and audio formats, due to increasing data sizes and the limitations of multi-processor systems, while also needing more intuitive user interfaces and improved web browsing experiences.

Innovation Solution

The development of an adaptive multiprocessor computing system that includes an automatic code generator optimizing code for parallel processing, a digital signal processing module for enhancing image detail, and a natural language interface, along with a web page content converter and data transformer, to efficiently process and manage high-detail data streams and improve user experiences.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If higher detail data streams are used for improved image and video quality, then image quality and fidelity are improved, but data file sizes increase and transmission efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoiddata file size
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by transforming image data from traditional RGB color space to quaternion logarithmic space. This mathematical transformation changes the representation parameters of the data, allowing for more efficient compression while preserving visual quality. The quaternion logarithmic transformation enables the data to be encoded in a format that better suits compression algorithms, reducing file size without sacrificing image fidelity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If more computing power is used for processing high-detail data, then processing capability is improved, but system complexity and resource consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical computing approaches with mathematical transformation methods. Instead of using brute-force computational power to process and compress high-detail images, the system uses quaternion logarithmic transformation to convert the data into a more compressible format. This substitution of mathematical methodology for computational brute force reduces the actual processing burden and system complexity required to handle high-detail data streams.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional compression methods are used for high-detail data, then compatibility is maintained, but compression efficiency and transmission speed deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecompatibilityVSAvoidtransmission speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-transforming the image data into quaternion logarithmic space before compression. This preliminary mathematical transformation prepares the data in advance to be more amenable to compression algorithms. By performing this transformation step beforehand, the actual compression and transmission processes become more efficient, achieving faster transmission speeds while maintaining compatibility with standard decompression pipelines that can handle the transformed format.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10037592B2Digital quaternion logarithm signal processing system and method for images and other data types
Publication Date: 2018.07.31 MINDAPTIV LLC
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AI summary

A system and method for improving the detail of an input digital signal, such as a signal comprising a two dimensional image, can be implemented by computing first and second order gradients of the input signal. These gradients can be represented as quaternions. The logarithm of the quaternions can be used to determine the magnitude and orientation of gradient vectors in the input signal. This gradient magnitude and gradient orientation information can be used to construct an output digital signal that has greater detail than the input digital signal.