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Fast search method for nearest neighbor vector quantization

US6836225B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2003
Grant dateDec 28, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99931
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fast search method for searching for an optimum codeword for nearest neighbor vector quantization. An upper boundary value and a lower boundary value between which an optimum codeword will exist in a codebook are calculated using a distortion of a designated element in an input vector and an experimentally determined threshold. Further, a start point and an end point for codebook search are determined using a binary search method from a codebook rearranged in descending order, and a full search scheme is applied only within a search range calculated by the determined start point and end point, thereby determining an optimum codeword for nearest neighbor vector quantization.

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