Patents by Inventor Ru-Ling Liao
Ru-Ling Liao has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240089493Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry and memory connected to the circuitry. In operation, the circuitry: corrects a base motion vector using a correction value for correcting the base motion vector in a predetermined direction; and encodes a current partition to be encoded in an image of a video, using the base motion vector corrected. The correction value is specified by a first parameter and a second parameter, the first parameter indicating a table to be selected from among a plurality of tables each including values, the second parameter indicating one of the values included in the table to be selected indicated by the first parameter. In each of the plurality of tables, a smaller value among the values is assigned a smaller index. Each of the plurality of tables includes a different minimum value among the values.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Jing Ya LI, Chong Soon LIM, Ru Ling LIAO, Hai Wei SUN, Han Boon TEO, Kiyofumi ABE, Tadamasa TOMA, Takahiro NISHI
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Publication number: 20240089430Abstract: The present disclosure provides a video data processing method. The method includes: receiving a bitstream; decoding a first index from the bitstream; determining a maximum number of an adaptive loop filter (ALF) for a component of a picture based on the first index; and processing pixels in the picture with the ALF.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Jie CHEN, Ru-Ling LIAO, Xinwei LI, Yan YE
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Patent number: 11930206Abstract: An encoder which includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry generates a list which includes candidates for a first motion vector for a first partition. The list has a maximum list size and an order of the candidates, and at least one of the maximum list size or the order of the candidates is dependent on at least one of a partition size or a partition shape of the first partition. The circuitry selects the first motion vector from the candidates included in the list; encodes an index indicating the first motion vector among the candidates in the list into the bitstream based on the maximum list size; and generates the predicted image for the first partition using the first motion vector.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICAInventors: Chong Soon Lim, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Ru Ling Liao, Jing Ya Li, Tadamasa Toma, Takahiro Nishi, Kiyofumi Abe, Ryuichi Kanoh
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Publication number: 20240080448Abstract: The present disclosure provides a video data processing method for cross-component sample adaptive offset (CCSAO). The method includes determining an index based on a vertical coordinate of a chroma sample within a picture; determining a luma sample based on the index; classifying the chroma sample based on a reconstructed value associated with the luma sample; determining an offset based on the classification; and adding the offset to a reconstructed value associated with the chroma sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Xinwei LI, Jie CHEN, Ru-Ling LIAO, Yan YE
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Patent number: 11924456Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry and a memory coupled to the circuitry, wherein the circuitry, in operation, performs a partition process. The partition process includes calculating first values of a set of pixels between a first partition and a second partition in a current block, using a first motion vector for the first partition; calculating second values of the set of pixels, using a second motion vector for the second partition; and calculating third values of the set of pixels by weighting the first values and the second values. When a ratio of a width to a height of the current block is larger than 4 or a ratio of the height to the width of the current block is larger than 4, the circuitry disables the partition process.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICAInventors: Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma, Ryuichi Kanoh, Chong Soon Lim, Ru Ling Liao, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Jing Ya Li
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Patent number: 11924423Abstract: Provided is an encoder which includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry splits an image block into a plurality of partitions, obtains a prediction image for a partition, and encodes the image block using the prediction image. When the partition is not a non-rectangular partition, the circuitry obtains (i) a first prediction image for the partition, (ii) a gradient image for the first prediction image, and (iii) a second prediction image as the prediction image using the first prediction image and the gradient image. When the partition is a non-rectangular partition, the circuitry obtains the first prediction image as the prediction image without using the gradient image.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of AmericaInventors: Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma, Ryuichi Kanoh, Chong Soon Lim, Ru Ling Liao, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Jing Ya Li
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Patent number: 11924409Abstract: A video processing method includes: determining whether an inter predictor correction is enabled for a coding block; and when the inter predictor correction is enabled for the coding block, performing the inter predictor correction by: obtaining a plurality of predicted samples from a top boundary and a left boundary of a predicted block corresponding to the coding block; obtaining a plurality of reconstructed samples from top neighboring reconstructed samples and left neighboring reconstructed samples of the coding block; and deriving a corrected predicted block based on the plurality of the predicted samples, the plurality of the reconstructed samples and the predicted block.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xinwei Li, Jie Chen, Ru-Ling Liao, Yan Ye
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Patent number: 11924417Abstract: A method for video processing using Cross-Component Adaptive Loop Filter (CCALF) is provided. The method includes filtering decoded video content using a CCALF, wherein the CCALF is a 24-tap 9×9 filter.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Alibaba Singapore Holding Private LimitedInventors: Mohammed Golam Sarwer, Ru-Ling Liao, Jie Chen, Yan Ye, Xinwei Li
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Patent number: 11917150Abstract: Provided is an encoder which includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry splits an image block into a plurality of partitions, obtains a prediction image for a partition, and encodes the image block using the prediction image. When the partition is not a non-rectangular partition, the circuitry obtains (i) a first prediction image for the partition, (ii) a gradient image for the first prediction image, and (iii) a second prediction image as the prediction image using the first prediction image and the gradient image. When the partition is a non-rectangular partition, the circuitry obtains the first prediction image as the prediction image without using the gradient image.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of AmericaInventors: Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma, Ryuichi Kanoh, Chong Soon Lim, Ru Ling Liao, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Jing Ya Li
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Patent number: 11909968Abstract: Provided is an encoder which includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry splits an image block into a plurality of partitions, obtains a prediction image for a partition, and encodes the image block using the prediction image. When the partition is not a non-rectangular partition, the circuitry obtains (i) a first prediction image for the partition, (ii) a gradient image for the first prediction image, and (iii) a second prediction image as the prediction image using the first prediction image and the gradient image. When the partition is a non-rectangular partition, the circuitry obtains the first prediction image as the prediction image without using the gradient image.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of AmericaInventors: Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma, Ryuichi Kanoh, Chong Soon Lim, Ru Ling Liao, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Jing Ya Li
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Patent number: 11902581Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provides systems and methods for processing video content. The methods include: reconstructing a plurality of luma samples associated with a picture; and reconstructing a chroma block associated with the picture. The reconstructing of the chroma block includes: determining whether the chroma block has non-zero residues; and in response to a determination that the chroma block has one or more non-zero chroma residues, determining an averaged value of the plurality of reconstructed luma samples, and scaling residues of the chroma block based on the averaged value, prior to reconstructing the chroma block.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Alibaba Group Holding LimitedInventors: Yan Ye, Jie Chen, Ru-Ling Liao
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Publication number: 20240048777Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for performing training and executing of a multi-density neural network in video processing. An exemplary method comprises: receiving a video stream comprising a plurality of pictures; processing the plurality of pictures using a first branch of a first block in the neural network, wherein the neural network is configured to reduce blocking artifacts in video compression of the video stream and the first branch comprises one or more residual blocks; and processing the plurality of pictures using a second branch of the first block in the neural network, wherein the second branch comprises a down-sampling processing, an up-sampling processing, and one or more residual blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Zhao WANG, Changyue MA, Ru-Ling LIAO, Yan YE
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Patent number: 11895298Abstract: Provided is an encoder which includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry splits an image block into a plurality of partitions, obtains a prediction image for a partition, and encodes the image block using the prediction image. When the partition is not a non-rectangular partition, the circuitry obtains (i) a first prediction image for the partition, (ii) a gradient image for the first prediction image, and (iii) a second prediction image as the prediction image using the first prediction image and the gradient image. When the partition is a non-rectangular partition, the circuitry obtains the first prediction image as the prediction image without using the gradient image.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of AmericaInventors: Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma, Ryuichi Kanoh, Chong Soon Lim, Ru Ling Liao, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Jing Ya Li
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Patent number: 11895323Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry, in operation, selects an encoding mode from among candidates including a decoder-side motion vector refinement (DMVR) encoding mode and a partition encoding mode. When the DMVR encoding mode is selected, the circuitry: obtains a first motion vector for a first image block; derives a second motion vector from the first motion vector using motion search; and generates a prediction image for the first image block using the second motion vector. When the partition encoding mode is selected, the circuitry: determines a plurality of partitions in a second image block; obtains a third motion vector for each partition; and generates a prediction image for the second image block using the third motion vector, without deriving a fourth motion vector from the third motion vector using motion search.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of AmericaInventors: Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma, Ryuichi Kanoh, Chong Soon Lim, Ru Ling Liao, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Jing Ya Li
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Patent number: 11895322Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry, in operation, selects an encoding mode from among candidates including a decoder-side motion vector refinement (DMVR) encoding mode and a partition encoding mode. When the DMVR encoding mode is selected, the circuitry: obtains a first motion vector for a first image block; derives a second motion vector from the first motion vector using motion search; and generates a prediction image for the first image block using the second motion vector. When the partition encoding mode is selected, the circuitry: determines a plurality of partitions in a second image block; obtains a third motion vector for each partition; and generates a prediction image for the second image block using the third motion vector, without deriving a fourth motion vector from the third motion vector using motion search.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of AmericaInventors: Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma, Ryuichi Kanoh, Chong Soon Lim, Ru Ling Liao, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Jing Ya Li
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Patent number: 11889078Abstract: An image encoder/decoder includes circuitry and a memory coupled to the circuitry. When a geometry of a block of a picture satisfies a first condition, the circuitry splits the block of the picture into sub blocks having a first set of geometries. When the geometry of the block does not satisfy the first condition, the circuitry splits the block of the picture into sub blocks having a second set of geometries, the second set of geometries being different from the first set of geometries. The circuitry encodes/decodes the sub blocks of the block.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICAInventors: Chong Soon Lim, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Ru Ling Liao, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma
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Patent number: 11889103Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry, in operation, selects an encoding mode from among candidates including a decoder-side motion vector refinement (DMVR) encoding mode and a partition encoding mode. When the DMVR encoding mode is selected, the circuitry: obtains a first motion vector for a first image block; derives a second motion vector from the first motion vector using motion search; and generates a prediction image for the first image block using the second motion vector. When the partition encoding mode is selected, the circuitry: determines a plurality of partitions in a second image block; obtains a third motion vector for each partition; and generates a prediction image for the second image block using the third motion vector, without deriving a fourth motion vector from the third motion vector using motion search.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of AmericaInventors: Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma, Ryuichi Kanoh, Chong Soon Lim, Ru Ling Liao, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Jing Ya Li
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Patent number: 11889104Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry, in operation, selects an encoding mode from among candidates including a decoder-side motion vector refinement (DMVR) encoding mode and a partition encoding mode. When the DMVR encoding mode is selected, the circuitry: obtains a first motion vector for a first image block; derives a second motion vector from the first motion vector using motion search; and generates a prediction image for the first image block using the second motion vector. When the partition encoding mode is selected, the circuitry: determines a plurality of partitions in a second image block; obtains a third motion vector for each partition; and generates a prediction image for the second image block using the third motion vector, without deriving a fourth motion vector from the third motion vector using motion search.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of AmericaInventors: Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma, Ryuichi Kanoh, Chong Soon Lim, Ru Ling Liao, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Jing Ya Li
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Patent number: 11889059Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry and memory connected to the circuitry. The circuitry: derives an absolute value of a sum of horizontal gradient values; derives, as a first parameter, the total sum of the absolute values of horizontal gradient values; derives, as a second parameter, the total sum of the absolute values of vertical gradient values; derives a horizontal-related pixel difference value; derives, as a third parameter, the total sum of the absolute values of horizontal-related pixel difference values; derives a vertical-related pixel difference value; derives, as a fourth parameter, the total sum of the absolute values of vertical-related pixel difference values; and generates a prediction image using the first to fourth parameters.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICAInventors: Jing Ya Li, Ru Ling Liao, Chong Soon Lim, Han Boon Teo, Hai Wei Sun, Che Wei Kuo, Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma
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Patent number: 11889075Abstract: Provided is an encoder which includes circuitry and memory. The circuitry encodes an image block using the memory. In encoding the image block, the circuitry: obtains one or more size parameters related to a size of the image block; determines whether the one or more size parameters and one or more thresholds satisfy a determined relationship; encodes a split parameter when the one or more size parameters and the one or more thresholds are determined to satisfy the determined relationship, the split parameter indicating whether the image block is to be split into a plurality of partitions including a non-rectangular partition; and encodes the image block after splitting the image block into the plurality of partitions when the split parameter indicates that the image block is to be split into the plurality of partitions.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of AmericaInventors: Kiyofumi Abe, Takahiro Nishi, Tadamasa Toma, Ryuichi Kanoh, Chong Soon Lim, Ru Ling Liao, Hai Wei Sun, Sughosh Pavan Shashidhar, Han Boon Teo, Jing Ya Li