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Local picture identifier and computation of co-located information

US8189666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2009
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N19/70
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Video decoding innovations for using local picture identifiers and computing co-located information are described. In one aspect, a decoder identifies reference pictures in a reference picture list of a temporal direct prediction mode macroblock that match reference pictures used by a co-located macroblock using local picture identifiers. In another aspect, a decoder determines whether reference pictures used by blocks are the same by comparing local picture identifiers during calculation of boundary strength. In yet another aspect, a decoder determines a picture type of a picture and based on the picture type selectively skips or simplifies computation of co-located information for use in reconstructing direct prediction mode macroblocks outside the picture.

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