US 10536714

US patent 10536714, titled "Method for coding and an apparatus," was filed on March 18, 2019, and issued on January 14, 2020. The current assignee is Nokia Technologies Oy, and the inventors are Mehmet Oguz BICI, Jani Lainema, and Kemal Ugur.

Abstract:
The patent describes a method for encoding and decoding video information, an apparatus, and computer program products related to video coding. It focuses on predicting motion vectors for image blocks based on previously coded motion vectors. A key aspect involves including a motion vector prediction candidate in a merge list based on the location of the block associated with the candidate and comparing its motion information with other candidates already in the set. If the comparison indicates that motion vector information corresponds, the candidate may be excluded from the merge list.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

The patent includes eight independent claims, covering methods for encoding and decoding, apparatuses, and storage mediums embodying these methods.

• Independent Claim 1 (Method for Encoding): This claim describes a method for encoding video that involves receiving a block of pixels with a prediction unit. It then details determining a set of potential spatial motion vector candidates and selecting a "first" candidate to consider for a merge list. A subset of other spatial candidates is then determined based on the first candidate's block location. If the motion information of this "first" candidate is found to correspond with any candidate in the determined subset through comparison, the "first" candidate is excluded from the merge list.
• Independent Claim 2 (Method for Decoding): Similar to Claim 1, but for decoding an encoded block of pixels. This method involves receiving an encoded block, determining a set of spatial motion vector candidates, and selecting a "first" candidate for a merge list. It then determines a subset of spatial motion vector predictions based on the location of the block associated with the first candidate. If the motion information of the "first" candidate corresponds with another spatial motion vector prediction candidate from the set, it is excluded from the merge list.
• Independent Claim 3 (Apparatus for Encoding): This claim covers an apparatus, comprising a processor and memory, configured to perform the encoding method outlined in Independent Claim 1.
• Independent Claim 4 (Apparatus for Decoding): This claim covers an apparatus, comprising a processor and memory, configured to perform the decoding method outlined in Independent Claim 2.
• Independent Claim 5 (Storage Medium for Encoder): This claim covers a storage medium containing computer-executable program code for an encoder, where the code instructs the encoder to perform the encoding method described in Independent Claim 1.
• Independent Claim 6 (Storage Medium for Decoder): This claim covers a storage medium containing computer-executable program code for a decoder, where the code instructs the decoder to perform the decoding method described in Independent Claim 2.
• Independent Claim 7 (Apparatus for Encoding with Means-Plus-Function): This claim describes an apparatus for encoding using "means for" performing each step of the encoding method described in Independent Claim 1 (e.g., means for receiving, means for determining, means for selecting, means for comparing, means for excluding).
• Independent Claim 8 (Apparatus for Decoding with Means-Plus-Function): This claim describes an apparatus for decoding using "means for" performing each step of the decoding method described in Independent Claim 2 (e.g., means for receiving, means for determining, means for selecting, means for comparing, means for excluding).

CAFC 2026 Dockets:
As of April 26, 2026, the provided patent information indicates multiple ongoing litigations, including cases filed in various U.S. District Courts and the International Trade Commission, and Inter Partes Review (IPR) cases filed with the PTAB. These include cases filed in 2025 and 2024, such as IPR2025-01153 (Pending - Instituted) and IPR2025-01263 (Not Instituted - Procedural) [cite: https://portal.unifiedpatents.com/ptab/case/IPR2025-01153, https://portal.unifiedpatents.com/ptab/case/IPR2025-01263]. While there are numerous active cases, a specific search for "US10536714 CAFC 2026 dockets" did not return direct results indicating a docket specifically before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in 2026 at this time. However, it is possible that appeals from the ongoing District Court or ITC cases could eventually reach the CAFC.US patent 10536714, titled "Method for coding and an apparatus," was filed on March 18, 2019, and issued on January 14, 2020. The current assignee is Nokia Technologies Oy, and the inventors are Mehmet Oguz BICI, Jani Lainema, and Kemal Ugur.

Abstract:
The patent describes a method for encoding and decoding video information, an apparatus, and computer program products related to video coding. It focuses on predicting motion vectors for image blocks based on previously coded motion vectors. A key aspect involves including a motion vector prediction candidate in a merge list based on the location of the block associated with the first spatial motion vector prediction candidate and comparing its motion information with other candidates already in the set. If the comparison indicates that motion vector information corresponds, the candidate may be excluded from the merge list.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

The patent includes eight independent claims, covering methods for encoding and decoding, apparatuses, and storage mediums embodying these methods.

• Independent Claim 1 (Method for Encoding): This claim describes a method for encoding video that involves receiving a block of pixels with a prediction unit. It then details determining a set of potential spatial motion vector candidates and selecting a "first" candidate to consider for a merge list. A subset of other spatial candidates is then determined based on the first candidate's block location. If the motion information of this "first" candidate is found to correspond with any candidate in the determined subset through comparison, the "first" candidate is excluded from the merge list.
• Independent Claim 2 (Method for Decoding): Similar to Claim 1, but for decoding an encoded block of pixels. This method involves receiving an encoded block, determining a set of spatial motion vector prediction candidates, and selecting a "first" candidate for a merge list. It then determines a subset of spatial motion vector predictions based on the location of the block associated with the first candidate. If the motion information of the "first" candidate corresponds with another spatial motion vector prediction candidate from the set, it is excluded from the merge list.
• Independent Claim 3 (Apparatus for Encoding): This claim covers an apparatus, comprising a processor and memory, configured to perform the encoding method outlined in Independent Claim 1.
• Independent Claim 4 (Apparatus for Decoding): This claim covers an apparatus, comprising a processor and memory, configured to perform the decoding method outlined in Independent Claim 2.
• Independent Claim 5 (Storage Medium for Encoder): This claim covers a storage medium containing computer-executable program code for an encoder, where the code instructs the encoder to perform the encoding method described in Independent Claim 1.
• Independent Claim 6 (Storage Medium for Decoder): This claim covers a storage medium containing computer-executable program code for a decoder, where the code instructs the decoder to perform the decoding method described in Independent Claim 2.
• Independent Claim 7 (Apparatus for Encoding with Means-Plus-Function): This claim describes an apparatus for encoding using "means for" performing each step of the encoding method described in Independent Claim 1 (e.g., means for receiving, means for determining, means for selecting, means for comparing, means for excluding).
• Independent Claim 8 (Apparatus for Decoding with Means-Plus-Function): This claim describes an apparatus for decoding using "means for" performing each step of the decoding method described in Independent Claim 2 (e.g., means for receiving, means for determining, means for selecting, means for comparing, means for excluding).

CAFC 2026 Dockets:
As of April 26, 2026, the provided patent information indicates multiple ongoing litigations, including cases filed in various U.S. District Courts and the International Trade Commission, and Inter Partes Review (IPR) cases filed with the PTAB. These include cases filed in 2025 and 2024, such as IPR2025-01153 (Pending - Instituted) and IPR2025-01263 (Not Instituted - Procedural). While there are numerous active cases, a specific search for "US10536714 CAFC 2026 dockets" did not return direct results indicating a docket specifically before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in 2026 at this time. However, it is possible that appeals from the ongoing District Court or ITC cases could eventually reach the CAFC.