Subblock Intra-Prediction Partitioning for Image Encoding Order

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image encoding/decoding methods lack performance improvements, particularly in intra-prediction and subblock-wise partitioning, which hinders efficient image processing.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for image encoding/decoding that configures a candidate group of partition types for a current block, determines a partition type based on a candidate index, and performs intra-prediction in units of the current block, enhancing subblock-wise intra-prediction and coding order.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If subblock-wise intra-prediction is implemented, then prediction accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The current block is divided into multiple subblocks, and intra-prediction is performed separately for each subblock. This segmentation allows the prediction to capture local variations in different regions of the block, thereby improving prediction accuracy while managing complexity through structured subdivision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different prediction modes are applied to different subblocks based on their local characteristics. Each subblock can select from multiple candidate prediction modes, allowing the system to adapt to local image features and improve overall prediction accuracy by treating each region according to its specific needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Productivity

If multiple candidate partition types are configured, then intra-prediction efficiency is improved, but loss of information increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintra-prediction efficiencyVSAvoidloss of information
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

A candidate group of partition types is pre-configured and prepared before the actual prediction process. This preliminary configuration allows the decoder to efficiently select from predefined options without requiring transmission of detailed partitioning information, thereby improving efficiency while minimizing information loss through compact representation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes partitioning parameters by configuring multiple candidate partition types with different characteristics. By varying partitioning parameters and selecting the most appropriate candidate for each block, the system improves prediction efficiency while maintaining compact signaling to minimize information loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250392695A1Method and apparatus for encoding/decoding image
Publication Date: 2025.12.25 INST OF IMAGE TECH INC
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AI summary

The objective of the present invention is to provide a method and an apparatus for intra-prediction. In addition, the objective of the present invention is to provide a method and an apparatus for intra-prediction on a subblock unit basis. Furthermore, the objective of the present invention is to provide a method and an apparatus for determining a division and an encoding order of subblock units.