Variable-Length Configuration Data Encoding for Scalable Signal Reconstruction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for reconstructing signals in scalable encoding face challenges in efficiently processing and transmitting configuration information related to residual data, which is crucial for achieving high-quality signal reconstruction.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves a method for processing configuration data related to residual data, where the configuration data is arranged into a sequence of bytes for efficient byte-wise processing, reducing the amount of information needed and simplifying processing at both the encoder and decoder.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If configuration data is transmitted in detailed formats to enable high-quality signal reconstruction, then reconstruction quality is improved, but information transmission volume and processing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential configuration parameters needed for residual data processing from the complete configuration data set. By identifying and transmitting only the critical parameters (such as quantization step sizes, transformation types, and scaling factors) rather than full configuration data, the system reduces transmission volume while preserving reconstruction quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms configuration data from detailed parameter formats into optimized parameter representations. By changing the parameter encoding format and selecting only the most significant parameters for transmission, the system achieves efficient data compression while maintaining the fidelity needed for high-quality signal reconstruction.
2Manufacturing precision
If comprehensive configuration information is processed to ensure accurate residual data handling, then reconstruction accuracy is improved, but processing complexity and resource utilization increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and processes only the necessary configuration parameters at each decoding stage. By identifying and handling only the relevant parameters for residual data reconstruction (such as quantization parameters and transformation coefficients) rather than processing all configuration data, the system reduces computational complexity while maintaining reconstruction accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the configuration processing into distinct stages, handling different parameter types separately. By dividing the configuration data into functional groups (quantization parameters, transformation parameters, scaling factors) and processing each group independently with appropriate algorithms, the system reduces overall processing complexity while ensuring accurate reconstruction.
3Measurement precision
If detailed configuration data is transmitted for residual data reconstruction, then signal quality is improved, but bandwidth consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and transmits only the essential configuration parameters required for residual data reconstruction. By selecting and transmitting only the critical parameters (quantization step sizes, transformation types, scaling factors) rather than complete configuration data, the system minimizes bandwidth consumption while preserving signal quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms configuration parameters into optimized representations suitable for efficient transmission. By changing the parameter format and encoding scheme, the system reduces the bit rate required for transmitting configuration data while maintaining the precision needed for high-quality signal reconstruction.
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AI summary
Configuration data is obtained and is useable by a decoder to reconstruct a first representation of an image at a first level of quality using a second representation of the image at the first level of quality. The second representation is based on a representation of the image at a second, lower level of quality. The configuration data comprises a value of a configuration parameter, the value having a variable bit-length. The configuration data is arranged into a sequence of bytes comprising a variable-length element arranged to store the value of the configuration parameter. The variable-length element comprises at least one given byte having one or more predetermined bits arranged to indicate whether or not the variable-length element comprises one or more additional bytes to the at least one given byte. The sequence of bytes is output for processing by the decoder.