Image analysis – Image compression or coding – Pyramid – hierarchy – or tree structure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Bella, Matthew C (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image compression or coding
Pyramid, hierarchy, or tree structure
Reexamination Certificate
active
07949194
ABSTRACT:
A method for motion estimation and the apparatus thereof are provided. The method for motion estimation uses multi-resolution hierarchial search and allows splitting the optimal block mode at the level of the lowest resolution. The method also allows further splitting of blocks during local refinement at levels of higher resolutions.
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Huang Chao-Tsung
Tseng Po-Chih
Bella Matthew C
Jianq Chyun IP Office
Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
Rosario Dennis
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