Video Signal Decoding Using Parent Node Spatial Merge Candidates

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video signal processing technologies face challenges in efficiently performing inter-prediction and deriving merge candidates for encoding/decoding high-resolution and ultra-high definition video signals.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for decoding and encoding video signals that involves deriving spatial merge candidates from neighboring blocks, generating a merge candidate list, obtaining motion information, and performing motion compensation to effectively perform inter-prediction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional image compression technology is used for high-resolution and ultra-high definition video signals, then data transmission and storage costs increase, but image quality and resolution requirements cannot be met

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidtransmission and storage costs
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameter of motion candidate derivation by using parent node block neighboring blocks instead of current block neighboring blocks. This parameter change enables more effective motion compensation for high-resolution video signals, improving compression efficiency without sacrificing image quality, thereby reducing transmission and storage costs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If spatial merge candidates are derived from current block neighboring blocks, then inter-prediction can be performed, but processing efficiency decreases for high-resolution video

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinter-prediction effectivenessVSAvoidprocessing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the video processing into hierarchical levels by deriving motion candidates from parent node blocks rather than processing each current block independently. This segmentation approach reduces redundant processing operations and improves overall processing efficiency while maintaining inter-prediction effectiveness through the use of spatial neighboring blocks at the parent node level.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If merge candidates are derived without considering block shape and size constraints, then more candidates are available, but processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemerge candidate availabilityVSAvoidprocessing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by considering the specific shape and size characteristics of parent node blocks when deriving spatial merge candidates. By tailoring the candidate derivation process to the local properties of each block (predetermined shapes or sizes), the patent maintains adaptability for different block types while reducing processing complexity through targeted rather than exhaustive candidate generation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20250159230A1Video signal processing method and device
Publication Date: 2025.05.15 KT CORP
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AI summary

An image decoding method, according to the present invention, can comprise the steps of: deriving a spatial merge candidate of a current block; generating a merge candidate list for the current block on the basis of the spatial merge candidate; acquiring motion information on the current block on the basis of the merge candidate list; and performing motion compensation for the current block by using the motion information.