Video Transform Block Partitioning for Chroma-Aware Coding Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video signal processing methods lack efficiency in coding, particularly in the partitioning of transform units.

Innovation Solution

A method for partitioning transform units based on preset conditions, including color component and maximum transform block size, to determine the direction of partitioning, enhancing coding efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a fixed maximum transform block size is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the coding efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransform block size configurationVSAvoidcoding efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the maximum transform block size configurable rather than fixed. The syntax element `max_transform_size` allows the transform block size to be dynamically adjusted according to different chroma formats (4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4), enabling the system to adapt to varying coding requirements while maintaining reasonable device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Speed

If transform block size is increased, then the processing speed is improved, but the coding efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing speedVSAvoidcoding efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameter of transform block size based on chroma format requirements. By setting different maximum transform sizes for different chroma formats (e.g., larger blocks for 4:2:0, smaller for 4:4:4), the system optimizes coding efficiency for each format while maintaining acceptable processing speeds through controlled block sizes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If the transform block size is made configurable, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechroma format adaptabilityVSAvoidsyntax configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by configuring transform block sizes specifically for chroma components based on their format requirements. The `max_transform_size` parameter is selectively applied to chroma transform blocks rather than all transform blocks, allowing targeted optimization for different chroma formats without unnecessarily complicating the overall device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4447450B1Method and device for processing video signal
Publication Date: 2025.11.26 WILUS INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY INC
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AI summary

This video signal decoding device includes a processor, and the processor is characterized by: determining a result value that indicates the direction for dividing the current transform block (TB) on the basis of preset conditions; dividing the current transform block into a plurality of transform blocks on the basis of the result value; and decoding a video signal by using the plurality of transform blocks, wherein the preset conditions include a condition pertaining to a color component of the current transform block.