Abstract: A method and apparatus for decoding an image are provided. The method includes: decoding information representing that a first block of the image has been encoded in a first mode; and reconstructing the first block by setting pixel values of the first block to be identical with pixel values of a second block of the image that is adjacent to the first block and has been decoded prior to the first block, wherein the first mode is a mode for encoding information representing that the first block is identical or similar to the second block and has been encoded in the first mode, instead of encoding the pixel values of the first block.

Abstract: The quality of a planar image is improved while maintaining the parallax of a stereoscopic image. An image capturing device includes an imaging element that performs photoelectric conversion on respective light fluxes passing through different regions of a single pickup lens. The image capturing device includes a neutral density filter an AE control unit that acquires subject brightness, and a diaphragm control unit that, in a case of the stereoscopic pickup, controls whether or not to reduce the amount of light which reaches the imaging element using the neutral density filter based on the subject brightness, and that, in a case of the plane pickup, causes a diaphragm value of the diaphragm to be greater than a diaphragm value in the case of the stereoscopic pickup while setting the light extinction filter to a non-insertion state.

Abstract: System, method, and computer program product are provided for using real-time video analysis to provide the user of mobile devices with security, no matter the user's location. Through the use of real-time vision object recognition objects, logos, artwork, products, locations, and other features that can be recognized in the real-time video stream and frequented locations of the user can be established. In this way, a baseline layout of the frequented location is determined, such that the objects and individuals typically in the frequented area are recognized. The system may continue to take real-time video images of the frequented location, such that if a variation in the baseline layout occurs, the change may be alerted. In this way, a security compromise, such as a break-in to a user's home may be detected by the system and thus the system may notify the user or the appropriate authorities.

Abstract: A motion estimation apparatus used in a video encoding system is provided. The motion estimation apparatus includes a first calculation module and a second calculation module. When a search position moves from a first candidate search position to a second candidate search position along a search path, the first calculation module estimates a first differential motion vector cost according to a search path information corresponding to the search path. The second calculation module selectively adds the first differential motion vector cost to an initial motion vector cost or subtracts the first differential motion vector cost from the initial motion vector cost according to a predetermined rule, so that a first motion vector cost corresponding to the second candidate search position is obtained.

Abstract: A method for displaying a three-dimensional (3D) image includes: alternately displaying a left eye image and a right eye image; calculating a luminance value of a displayed image to detect a peak value of a luminance value; comparing the detected peak value and a stored peak value, and when the detected peak value corresponds to a right eye peak value, determining that a current image is a right eye image, and when the detected peak value corresponds to a left eye peak value, determining that the current image is a left eye image; outputting a synchronization signal according to the determination result; and making the left eye image and the right eye image reach a user's left eye or right eye according to the synchronization signal.

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for displaying a 3-dimensional (3D) image. The method includes alternately displaying left and right eye images on a display having a plurality of image lines that are arranged sequentially. Since light emission of all of segments is stopped when the left and right eye images are partially simultaneously displayed, both the left and right eye images can be prevented from being seen at the same time.

Abstract: A video decoding circuit comprising: a first video data processor; a second video data processor; and a connection connecting the first video data processor and the second data processor; wherein the first video data processor is arranged to receive a first signal comprising encoded video data, process the first signal to provide a second signal and output the second signal. The first video data processor being arranged to process the first signal dependent on at least part of the received first signal. The second video data processor is arranged to receive at least a part of the second signal, process the at least a part of the second signal to provide a third signal, and output the third signal, the second and third signals comprising a decoded video image stream. The second video data processor is arranged to process the at least part of the second signal dependent on at least part of the at least part of second signal.

Abstract: Present invention provides an imaging element that includes a first pixel group and a second pixel group, a pickup execution control unit that performs pixel addition by exposing the first pixel group and the second pixel group of the imaging element during the same exposure in a case of pickup in an SN mode and performs pixel addition by exposing the first pixel group and the second pixel group of the imaging element during different exposure times in a case of pickup in a DR mode, a diaphragm that is arranged in a light path through which the light fluxes which are incident to the imaging element pass, and a diaphragm control unit that, in the case of pickup in the DR mode, sets the diaphragm value of the diaphragm to be a value which is greater than that of the case of pickup in the SN mode.

Abstract: Systems, devices, features, and methods for determining a geometric parameter from an image are disclosed. For example, one method for determining the geometric parameter is used to develop a navigation database. The method comprises determining calibration values corresponding to a camera mounted on a vehicle or a pedestrian. A plurality of images of geographic features are captured by the camera. A single image from the plurality of images is identified or selected. A geometric parameter of a region in the single image is determined based on the determined calibration values. For example, the geometric parameter is a real-world distance, such as a real-world length or width.

Abstract: A camera calibration method and medium and a 3-dimensional (3D) object reconstruction method and medium using the camera calibration method are provided. The camera calibration method includes setting a feature track by tracking and matching features in an input image sequence; estimating 3-dimensional (3D) points in relation to the features by initializing a structure and motion of the camera; estimating a pose of the camera by using the 3D points and refining the structure of the camera based on the estimated pose; and refining the pose of the camera.

Abstract: Systems and methods for viewing stereoscopic television are described. The methods generate stereoscopic views from 3D content; synchronize with external view ware (e.g., shuttered glasses) to include shutter information and viewing geometry; sequence 3D content for multiple viewers at multiple perspective views; and output to a display component for viewing.

Abstract: A method and system for transmission of video information is provided. A transmitting wireless station performs chroma partitioning of pixels in a video frame into different partitions. The chroma partitioning includes separating luminance (Y) information from chrominance information (CB and CR) of each pixel in a set of spatially correlated pixels. The luminance (Y) information are placed into different partitions. The different partitions into different packets and transmitted over a wireless communication medium to a receiving wireless station. The video information is selectively adapted to a lower data transmission rate with reduced quality degradation by dropping less important partitions.

Abstract: To effectively utilize the polarization property of an inspection subject for obtaining higher inspection sensitivity, for the polarization of lighting, it is necessary to observe differences in the reflection, diffraction, and scattered light from the inspection subject because of polarization by applying light having the same elevation angle and wavelength in the same direction but different polarization. According to conventional techniques, a plurality of measurements by changing polarizations is required to cause a prolonged inspection time period that is an important specification of inspection apparatuses.

Abstract: A method of determining calibration parameters of a camera comprises taking a first image of an object, taking a second image of the object, wherein the position of the camera with respect to the object is changed between the first and the second image, the calibration parameters of the camera being fixed between the first and the second image, determining a transformation that is adapted to transform a portion of the first into a corresponding portion of the second image, and determining the calibration parameters from the transformation.

Abstract: For example, display image input units 131R, 131L detect additional information indicating left and right directionality from images for display. Then, in a stereoscopic display device having a display device for the right eye and a display device for the left eye, a switcher 132 capable of switching the connections between input and output input-output is controlled so that the correct image for display is provided to the correct display device. With such a configuration, even when the cables are connected incorrectly, it is still possible to input stereoscopic images to the stereoscopic display device so that such images are always displayed in the correct left-right relation.

Abstract: A 3D caption display method for harmoniously merging and displaying closed caption with 3D image in a 3D display apparatus, and a 3D display apparatus suitable for implementing the method. When the 3D display apparatus receives image signals of first and second images for implementing 3D image in a stereoscopic scheme, the 3D display apparatus receives closed caption data only for a base view determined from the first and second images. Then, the display apparatus determines the position of a closed caption for an extended view based on the closed caption data for the base view and a certain 3D caption information, and formats caption graphic data for the base view and the extended view to output 3D closed caption in a stereoscopic format.

Abstract: Floating point video coding is described. In particular, a video encoder/decoder and methods for floating point video coding are discussed. Floating point video coding can be used in the video encoder and decoder to support video content, such as HDR content. Specifically, a video codec structure such as H.264/AVC can be modified in order to support floating point video coding. Within any component of a codec system, some operations can be performed at floating point precision whereas other operations can be performed at fixed point precision.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and software are disclosed for an adaptive video capture decode system that efficiently manages a stream of image frames between a device display screen and a processor performing decode attempts on decodable features in the image frames. In an illustrative embodiment, a device assigns frames of image data from a stream of frames of image data to either a display subsystem or a decode subsystem. The display subsystem is operative for rendering the frames of image data on a display screen. The decode subsystem is operative for receiving frames of image data and performing an attempted decode of a decodable indicia represented in at least one of the frames of image data. None of the frames of data are assigned to both the display subsystem and the decode subsystem.

Abstract: A computer processor implementable method of decoding low-density parity-check (LDPC) code, comprising: receiving a log-likelihood-ratio (LLR) input bitstream; performing a combined bit-deinterleaving and reordering process on the LLR input bitstream and storing in a physical memory space, comprising: determining a logical memory address for each LLR bit in the LLR input bitstream, determining a physical memory address for each LLR bit in the LLR input bitstream from logical memory address of the LLR bit; decoding the LLR input bitstream stored in the physical memory space; and performing a combined de-reordering and de-mapping process on the decoded LLR input bitstream.

Abstract: In the present invention, images at a front side or a rear side of a vehicle are obtained from a plurality of image capturing devices and a disparity and a distance to the captured object are calculated from the images, if the disparity is not sufficiently obtained, pattern light is irradiated onto a capturing object and an image of the object onto which the pattern light is irradiated is obtained again from the plurality of image capturing devices and the disparity and the distance to the captured object are calculated. Therefore, it is possible to provide an in-vehicle camera and system that recognizes an obstacle even in a situation where it is difficult to obtain the disparity of the obstacle around the vehicle.