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Method for motion vector coding of MPEG-4

US6498810B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1998
Grant dateDec 24, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N19/567
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for motion vector coding of an MPEG-4 includes determining motion vector candidates, and selecting a candidate having a minimum bit rate among motion vector candidates in an encoder. A motion vector prediction error and prediction mode information and then to a decoder. The decoder estimates a minimum bit rate for coding a motion vector difference and codes a motion vector against components X and Y, using a minimum rate predictor.

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