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Motion estimation in video compression systems

US8462850B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2005
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N19/533
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Motion estimation in video compressions systems. A programmable motion estimator may be used to estimate a motion vector for a macroblock in a current frame by searching for a matching macroblock in a previous frame. A controller may be used to program the motion estimator to perform a particular search.

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