Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed for video coding using subblock coding order change and resultant intra prediction. The video coding method and the apparatus efficiently provide reference samples and perform intra prediction on subblocks of a current block using the reference samples when a coding order of the subblocks is changed. The video coding method and the apparatus improve video coding efficiency and video quality when performing intra prediction on the subblocks.

Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image decoding method performed by an image decoding apparatus may include determining a chroma array type of a current image, determining an adaptive loop filter (ALF) indicator of a chroma component based on the chroma array type, and performing ALF filtering with respect to a reconstructed image based on a value of the ALF indicator. The value of the ALF indicator may be determined to be a predetermined value without being obtained from a bitstream, based on the chroma array type being a predetermined type, and the value of the ALF indicator may be obtained from the bitstream, based on the chroma array type being not the predetermined type.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed for video coding using a nonrectangular block splitting structure prediction and transform accordingly. The video coding method and the apparatus additionally apply a nonrectangular block splitting structure, in addition to an existing splitting structure, to a current block. The video coding method and the apparatus generate reference samples according to the applied splitting structure and effectively perform prediction and transform on split blocks.

Abstract: A method and a device for encoding/decoding a video are provided. A method for decoding a video according to the present disclosure includes deriving a most probable mode (MPM) list based on intra prediction modes of neighboring blocks adjacent to a current block. The method for decoding the video also includes generating prediction pixels by applying candidate modes in the MPM list or the intra prediction modes of the neighboring blocks to reference pixels of a first region adjacent to the current block. The method for decoding the video also includes calculating a sum of absolute transformed difference (SATD) between the prediction pixels and reconstructed pixels of the first region. The method for decoding the video also includes deriving a first intra prediction mode, based on the SATD. The method for decoding the video also includes deriving an intra prediction mode of the current block, based on the first intra prediction mode.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed for video coding using an improved in-loop filter. The video coding method and the apparatus generate a residual frame from a reconstructed frame using a deep learning model. The video coding method and the apparatus improve performance of an in-loop filter by approximating an original residual frame by applying the generated residual frame to a linear model.

Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image decoding method performed by an image decoding apparatus includes determining a splitting structure of a current block composed of chroma components, determining a splitting type of the current block based on the splitting structure, obtaining a plurality of lower-layer blocks by splitting the current block based on the splitting type, and decoding the lower-layer blocks based on a prediction mode of the lower-layer blocks.

Abstract: The present technology includes a memory device and a method of operating the same. The memory device includes a string including a first select transistor, memory cells, and a second select transistor connected between a source line and a bit line, and a voltage generator configured to supply a precharge voltage to the source line and selectively apply a turn on voltage or a negative voltage to a first select line connected to a gate of the first select transistor. The voltage generator is configured to apply the precharge voltage to the source line, apply the turn on voltage to the first select line during a first time in which a channel layer of the string is precharged, and apply the negative voltage to the first select line during a second time in which the channel layer of the string is precharged, while precharging the channel layer of the string.

Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image decoding method performed by an image decoding apparatus includes determining a splitting type of a current block, splitting the current block into a plurality of lower-layer blocks based on the splitting type, and decoding the lower-layer blocks. In this case, the current block may be a chroma block, and the determining the splitting type of the current block may be performed by disallowing a predetermined type, in which a width or height of the lower-layer blocks is a predetermined value, among a plurality of splitting types.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed for video coding for refining predicted signals of intra prediction based on deep learning. The video coding method and the apparatus generate a refined intra predicted signal to improve video coding efficiency and video quality. The video coding method and the apparatus adaptively input a prediction block according to intra prediction of a current block, block information related to the current block, and neighboring reconstructed reference samples into a deep learning network.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed for video coding using improved cross-component linear model (CCLM) prediction. The video coding method and the apparatus generate a first predictor of a current chroma block according to CCLM prediction, and additionally generate a second predictor of the current chroma block based on the neighboring pixels of the current chroma block in intra prediction of the current chroma block. The video coding method and the apparatus perform weighted combination on the first predictor and the second predictor.

Abstract: A video encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. A video decoding method includes deriving a spatial merge candidate, based on neighboring blocks spatially adjacent to a current block. The method also includes deriving a temporal merge candidate, based on neighboring blocks temporally adjacent to the current block. The method also includes generating a first merge candidate list based on the spatial merge candidate and the temporal merge candidate. The method also includes deriving a history-based merge candidate, based on motion information of a block encoded before the current block. The method also includes generating a second merge candidate list, based on the first merge candidate list and the history-based merge candidate. The method also includes generating a prediction block of the current block, based on the second merge candidate list. The first merge candidate list and the second merge candidate list are generated based on a priority of motion information.

Abstract: A method and a device for encoding/decoding a video are provided. A method for decoding a video according to the present disclosure includes generating an inter prediction block for a current block, based on a reference block that corresponds to the current block and exists in a reference picture. The method for decoding the video also includes generating an intra prediction block for the current block, based on the reference block and a first reference pixel adjacent to the reference block. The method for decoding the video also includes deriving weighted values assigned to the inter prediction block and the intra prediction block, based on not using the current block for distortion calculation. The method for decoding the video also includes generating a combined inter/intra prediction (CIIP) block of the current block, based on the weight values, the inter prediction block, and the intra prediction block.

Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image decoding method performed by an image decoding apparatus may include identifying a prediction mode of a current block, determining a candidate intra prediction mode for the current block, based on a prediction mode of a neighboring block located around the current block, based on the intra prediction mode of the current block being an intra prediction mode, generating a candidate intra prediction mode list of the current block based on the candidate intra prediction mode, and determine an intra prediction mode of the current block based on the candidate intra prediction mode list. In this case, the candidate intra prediction mode may be determined to be a predetermined intra prediction mode, based on the prediction mode of the neighboring block being an MIP mode.

Abstract: A video encoding/decoding method and a video encoding/decoding device are provided. The video decoding method according to the present disclosure includes determining at least two intra prediction modes based on intra prediction modes of neighboring blocks adjacent to a current block. The video decoding method also includes deriving a most probable mode (MPM) list based on the at least two intra prediction modes. The video decoding method also includes deriving an intra prediction mode of the current block based on the MPM list. The video decoding method also includes generating a prediction block of the current block based on the intra prediction mode. Candidate modes in the MPM list can be configured using an intra prediction mode list generated based on the at least two intra prediction modes.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a communication circuit, a speaker, and a processor. The processor is configured to identify a bitrate of a first audio bitstream received via the communication circuit from an external electronic device. The processor is configured to obtain, in response to the bitrate lower than a reference value, an audio signal by executing a bandwidth extension (BWE) for the first audio bitstream based on at least one coding parameter obtained from a second audio bitstream previously received via the communication circuit from the external electronic device before the first audio bitstream. The processor is configured to obtain, in response to the bitrate higher than or equal to the reference value, the audio signal for the first audio bitstream without executing the BWE. The processor is configured to output, based on the audio signal, audio via the speaker.

Abstract: Provided are display panel manufacturing method and apparatus. The display panel manufacturing method includes detecting a machining target area of a bottom layer, removing an area, overlapping the machining target area, of a top layer, emitting a laser beam to the machining target area of the bottom layer to provide a bottom pattern from the machining target area, and providing a compensation pattern in the removed area of the top layer.

Abstract: A video encoding/decoding method and a video encoding/decoding apparatus are provided. The video decoding method includes determining at least two intra prediction modes based on intra prediction modes of neighboring blocks adjacent to a current block. The video decoding method further includes generating at least two prediction blocks using the at least two intra prediction modes. The video decoding method further includes generating a prediction block of the current block by performing a weighted average on the at least two prediction blocks.

Abstract: A video encoding/decoding method and a video encoding/decoding apparatus are provided. A video decoding method comprises generating an intra prediction mode list based on intra prediction modes of neighboring blocks adjacent to a current block. The video decoding method further comprises selecting at least three intra prediction modes from the intra prediction mode list based on a number of intra prediction modes occurring in the intra prediction mode list being three or more. The video decoding method further comprises generating at least three prediction blocks based on the at least three intra prediction modes. The video decoding method further comprises generating a prediction block of the current block by performing weighted averaging on the at least three prediction blocks.

Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image decoding method performed by an image decoding apparatus includes determining a splitting type of a current block, splitting the current block into a plurality of lower-layer blocks based on the splitting type, and decoding the lower-layer blocks. In this case, the current block may be a chroma block, and the determining the splitting type of the current block may be performed by disallowing a predetermined type, in which a width or height of the lower-layer blocks is a predetermined value, among a plurality of splitting types.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for automatically controlling a screen brightness of an AVN system are provided to automatically change screen brightness in a user customized manner in a response to a change in illumination outside the vehicle. The apparatus include a screen brightness control module that controls such that a screen brightness of a display provided in the AVN system is automatically changed according to a change in the illumination data received from the illumination sensor, based on a default matching relationship between previously stored illumination data and screen brightness and a gain adjustment module that generates a new customized matching relationship by correcting the screen brightness matched to each illumination data based on the default matching relationship in accordance with an input of a user who adjusts to enhance or weaken the screen brightness and provides the screen brightness control module with the new customized matching relationship for screen brightness control.