Patents Examined by Anner Holder
  • Patent number: 12777127
    Abstract: Disclosed is a video recording device including a camera module configured to acquire a video of the surroundings of a vehicle, a motion detection sensor configured to detect a motion of a nearby object, a first memory configured to store the video, and a controller configured to control the storing of the video. The controller includes a second memory configured to store a computer program for storing the video, and a processor configured to execute the computer program. When the computer program is executed by the processor, the controller is configured to determine whether to store the video according to a set condition for motion detection within a set distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2026
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Joo Am Baek
  • Patent number: 12771863
    Abstract: The present invention is about an image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. According to present invention, a method of decoding an image, the method comprising, loading information of a neighboring block of a current block; decoding a current block using the loaded information of the neighboring block; and saving information of the current block that is decoded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2026
    Assignee: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim
  • Patent number: 12771864
    Abstract: The present invention is about an image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. According to present invention, a method of decoding an image, the method comprising, loading information of a neighboring block of a current block; decoding a current block using the loaded information of the neighboring block; and saving information of the current block that is decoded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2026
    Assignee: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim
  • Patent number: 12771871
    Abstract: A video coding system for an image of a video representative of a virtual environment comprises an encoder and a decoder that perform a reconstruction of a differential picture based on a decoded picture buffer, wherein the decoded picture buffer comprises a least a picture based on a reference differential picture and on a second picture generated by a three-dimensional renderer based on the information representative of the virtual environment. An encoding method and a decoding method are described and comprise adding the reconstructed differential picture is to the second picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2026
    Assignee: InterDigital CE Patent Holdings, SAS
    Inventors: Fabrice Le Leannec, Philippe Bordes, Franck Galpin, Antoine Robert
  • Patent number: 12764272
    Abstract: A method of encoding or decoding video data, the method comprising: applying a sub-pel precision mode to generate a prediction block for a current block of the video data, wherein a syntax element indicates that the sub-pel precision mode is applied to the current block and applying the sub-pel precision mode comprises: applying an interpolation filter to samples of a reference region to generate an array of samples at full-pel and sub-pel precision; and identifying, within the array, a reference template of the prediction block, wherein the reference template of the prediction block is a best match for a template of the current block within the array, wherein a template pattern defines a shape of the reference template of the prediction block and the template of the current block; and encoding or decoding the current block using the prediction block for the current block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2026
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Po-Han Lin, Jian-Liang Lin, Vadim Seregin, Marta Karczewicz
  • Patent number: 12764336
    Abstract: The general aspects extend motion modes, such as merge with motion vector difference, and symmetrical motion vector difference, to motion models beyond a simple translational model, for example in combination with merge and alternative temporal motion vector prediction modes. Embodiments extend the use of MMVD and SMVD motion vector coding tools to all the motion model derivation methods and temporal prediction methods that are supported in proposed video standards, so as to increase the overall compression performance. Particular embodiments describe combining MMVD or SMVD with the affine motion model, the ATMVP motion model, the planar motion model, the regressive motion field, the triangle-partition-based motion model, the GBI temporal prediction method, the LIC temporal prediction method and the Multi-hypothesis prediction method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2026
    Assignee: InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings, SAS
    Inventors: Fabrice Leleannec, Franck Galpin, Edouard Francois
  • Patent number: 12750517
    Abstract: The present invention is about an image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. According to present invention, a method of decoding an image, the method comprising, loading information of a neighboring block of a current block; decoding a current block using the loaded information of the neighboring block; and saving information of the current block that is decoded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2026
    Assignee: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim
  • Patent number: 12750518
    Abstract: The present invention is about an image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. According to present invention, a method of decoding an image, the method comprising, loading information of a neighboring block of a current block; decoding a current block using the loaded information of the neighboring block; and saving information of the current block that is decoded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2026
    Assignee: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim
  • Patent number: 12744928
    Abstract: A load in processing of searching for a motion vector is reduced. In order to solve the problem described above, a motion vector derivation apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention that derives a motion vector to be referred to for generating a prediction image to be used for coding or decoding of a video includes a motion vector search unit configured to search for a motion vector on a prediction unit basis through matching processing. The motion vector search unit is configured to stop search of the motion vector, depending on whether or not a conditional expression according to a pixel bit-depth is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2026
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Tomoko Aono, Tomohiro Ikai, Eiichi Sasaki, Yukinobu Yasugi
  • Patent number: 12720099
    Abstract: A computer system for compacting video data. The system acquires a video stream, reduces redundancy through pre-processing, and analyzes the stream to identify patterns and irregularities. It detects spatial or temporal anomalies in the video and produces three outputs: a conditioned video stream based on statistical analysis, an error stream reflecting adjustments made during conditioning, and an anomaly meta-stream containing metadata about detected anomalies. The system communicates with one or more remote systems to synchronize and negotiate a compatible compression codebook, optionally exchanging compact updates that represent differences between local and remote codebooks. The conditioned video stream is then compressed using the agreed codebook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2026
    Assignee: ATOMBEAM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Cooper, Grant Fickes, Charles Yeomans
  • Patent number: 12713015
    Abstract: A video decoding method according to the present invention may comprise: a step for dividing a coding block into a first partition and a second partition; a step for deriving a merge candidate list for the coding block; a step for determining a first merge candidate and a second merge candidate by using the merge candidate list; a step for deriving a first prediction sample and a second prediction sample on the basis of first motion information on the first merge candidate and second motion information on the second merge candidate; and a step for obtaining a third prediction sample for the coding block on the basis of the first prediction sample and the second prediction sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2026
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventor: Bae Keun Lee
  • Patent number: 12713003
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: applying, during a conversion between a target video block of a video and a bitstream of the video, at least one refinement process to the target video block based on a cost. The cost depends on a plurality of reference samples corresponding to the target video block and a plurality of further samples corresponding to a template of the target video block. The method further comprises: performing the conversion between the target video block and the bitstream. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding effectiveness and coding efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2026
    Assignees: BEIJING BYTEDANCE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BYTEDANCE INC.
    Inventors: Na Zhang, Li Zhang, Kai Zhang
  • Patent number: 12705576
    Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to a method for tracking inventory items including dividing an area of real space into a plurality of cells and identifying inventory items and their locations in the area of real space using sequences of images produced by at least two sensors. The identifying of inventory items further includes comparing a score for the particular inventory item having a location matching a particular cell and based on one or more counts of inventory events, and a second threshold, and accepting or rejecting the particular inventory item as the predicted inventory item in dependence on whether the score is above the second threshold. In response to the identification of the inventory items, the method also includes determining, for a particular inventory item matched with a particular cell, whether a count of the particular inventory item is below a third threshold for re-stocking the particular inventory item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: Standard Cognition, Corp.
    Inventors: Jordan E. Fisher, Daniel L. Fischetti, Michael S. Suswal, Nicholas J. Locascio
  • Patent number: 12707073
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for caching misaligned pixel tiles. A method includes determining a first codec region including a first region of a frame; determining whether pixels of a first version of a pixel tile were stored in a cache while coding blocks from a second codec region, the pixel tile corresponding to a location within the frame; based on whether the pixels were stored in the cache, determining whether to read the first version of the pixel tile from the cache or retrieve a second version of the pixel tile from a memory device, the second version of the pixel tile including pixels from the first codec region that are not in the first version of the pixel tile; and coding a block based on the first version of the pixel tile read from the cache or second version of the pixel tile retrieved from the memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sriganesh Balakumar, Kapil Garg, Gaurav Avinash Patil, Rajesh Chowdary Chitturi, Prasanth Gomatam, Sravan Kumar Gopanapalle
  • Patent number: 12707079
    Abstract: An image decoding method performed by a decoding device according to the present disclosure comprises the steps of: obtaining motion prediction information relating to a current block from a bitstream; generating an affine MVP candidate list for the current block; deriving CPMVPs for CPs of the current block on the basis of the affine MVP candidate list; deriving CPMVDs for the CPs of the current block on the basis of the motion prediction information; deriving CPMVs for the CPs of the current block on the basis of the CPMVPs and the CPMVDs; and deriving prediction samples for the current block on the basis of the CPMVs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Jaeho Lee
  • Patent number: 12701239
    Abstract: A video bitstream including coded information of a current block in a current picture is received. The coded information includes prediction samples of the current block. The prediction samples are obtained by a matrix multiplication of a matrix of coefficients and reference samples of the current block. A transform set is determined for the current block based on which of a subset of intra prediction modes is applied to the current block when one of the subset of the intra prediction modes is applied to the current block. The subset of intra prediction modes is derived based on the prediction samples of the current block. The current block is reconstructed based on the prediction samples and the transform set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Biao Wang, Roman Chernyak, Lien-Fei Chen, Yonguk Yoon, Motong Xu, Ziyue Xiang, Yifan Wang, Shan Liu, Stephan Wenger
  • Patent number: 12694617
    Abstract: A method for image generation, preferably including: generating a set of mission parameters for a UAV mission of the UAV associated with aerial scanning of a region of interest; controlling the UAV to perform the mission; generating an image subassembly corresponding to the mission; and/or rendering the image subassembly at a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2026
    Assignee: DroneDeploy, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan James Millin, Nicholas Pilkington, Devin Lane, Christopher Sullivan, Michael Winn
  • Patent number: 12671841
    Abstract: Several techniques for video encoding and video decoding are described. One example method includes performing a conversion between a subpicture in a video picture of a video and a bitstream of the video according to a rule. The rule specifies that, in in case a subpicture is treated as a video picture for the conversion, a cross-layer alignment restriction is applied to less than all of the multiple layers including a current layer that includes the subpicture and a subset of layers associated with the current layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignees: BEIJING BYTEDANCE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BYTEDANCE INC.
    Inventors: Ye-kui Wang, Li Zhang, Kai Zhang, Zhipin Deng
  • Patent number: 12666074
    Abstract: Method, apparatus and systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of decoding includes obtaining a sub-block based motion prediction signal for a current block of the video; obtaining one or more spatial gradients of the sub-block based motion prediction signal or one or more motion vector difference values; obtaining a refinement signal for the current block based on the one or more obtained spatial gradients or the one or more obtained motion vector difference values; obtaining a refined motion prediction signal for the current block based on the sub-block based motion prediction signal and the refinement signal; and decoding the current block based on the refined motion prediction signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiancong Luo, Yuwen He
  • Patent number: 12666039
    Abstract: A flipping or non-flipping type of each BVP candidate in a candidate list may require correct classification/identification, for example, for correct reordering and accurate refinement A block vector predictor (BVP) candidate list may be adjusted to provide a more accurate prediction of a block vector (BV). A coder (e.g., encoder or decoder) may determine a final candidate list, for example, by pruning invalid candidates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventor: Damian Ruiz Coll