US 10237577

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Concise Summary of US Patent 10237577

• Title: Method and apparatus for encoding/decoding images using a prediction method adopting in-loop filtering
• Current Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp
• Inventors: Je Chang Jeong, Ki Baek Kim, Dong Jin Jung
• Filing Date: July 15, 2016 (Application number US15/210,978)
• Issue Date: March 19, 2019 (Publication number US10237577B2)
• Abstract: The patent describes a prediction method for video encoding and decoding that incorporates in-loop filtering. This method involves generating a residual block (from inverse quantization and inverse transformation), generating a prediction block (through intra-prediction), performing in-loop filtering on the combined residual and prediction blocks (the current block), and then storing this filtered current block in a frame buffer for future intra-prediction. The goal is to improve prediction accuracy, reduce prediction errors, enhance video compression efficiency, and decrease the amount of data transmitted by using an in-loop filter during encoding and decoding.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

• Claim 1 (Method for Video Encoding and Decoding): This claim describes a multi-step process for handling video data. First, a "residual block" (which is the difference information after initial processing) is created for a current section of video. Second, a "prediction block" for that same current section is generated using intra-prediction (predicting from nearby areas within the same image). Third, these two blocks are combined to form a restored current section, and "in-loop filtering" is applied to this restored section. Finally, this filtered current section is saved in a memory buffer to be used for predicting subsequent sections of the video.
• Claim 9 (Device for Video Encoding): This claim describes a video encoding device with several key components. It includes a "prediction unit" that generates predictions for video sections using either intra-picture or inter-picture prediction. There's a "subtraction unit" for creating residual video (difference data) from inverse quantization and inverse transformation. An "in-loop filter unit" combines the residual and prediction video to create a restored video, and then applies filtering to this restored video. This filtering is based on the difference between the original video and the restored video, or based on the characteristics of the restored video. Lastly, a "memory unit" stores this filtered restored video for use in predicting later video sections.
• Claim 12 (Device for Video Decoding): This claim details a video decoding device. It has a "decoding unit" that generates residual video by processing a received data stream. A "prediction unit" creates prediction video, similar to the encoder, using intra-picture or inter-picture prediction. An "addition unit" combines the residual video and prediction video to reconstruct the original video (restored video). An "in-loop filter unit" then processes this restored video with filtering, again based on distortion from the original or the video's characteristics. A "memory unit" stores this filtered restored video for future predictions.
• Claim 15 (Method for Video Decoding): This claim outlines a video decoding method. It involves generating a residual video from a decoded bit stream. A prediction video is then generated using intra-prediction or inter-frame prediction. These two videos are summed to create a restored video. Subsequently, in-loop filtering is performed on this restored video, taking into account the distortion between the original and restored video or the characteristics of the restored video. Finally, the filtered restored video is stored in a frame buffer for use in predicting subsequent video sections.