Image analysis – Image compression or coding – Pyramid – hierarchy – or tree structure
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-29
2005-03-29
Johnson, Timothy M. (Department: 2625)
Image analysis
Image compression or coding
Pyramid, hierarchy, or tree structure
Reexamination Certificate
active
06873738
ABSTRACT:
A memory apparatus for use with a digital picture signal. The apparatus may comprise a first signal processor for receiving an input digital picture signal and for performing a hierarchical encoding process thereon so as to form hierarchical encoded picture data, a memory for storing the hierarchical encoded picture data from the first signal processor, and a second processor for receiving the hierarchical encoded picture data from the memory and for decoding the received hierarchical encoded picture data in accordance with a hierarchical decoding process to restore the input digital picture signal. The first signal processor, the memory and the second processor being disposed on a common semiconductor substrate.
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Frommer William S.
Frommer & Lawrence & Haug LLP
Johnson Timothy M.
Smid Dennis M.
Sony Corporation
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