Patents by Inventor Yeping Su

Yeping Su 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).

  • Patent number: 11973949
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improving coding decoding efficiency of video by providing a syntax modeler, a buffer, and a decoder. The syntax modeler may associate a first sequence of symbols with syntax elements. The buffer may store tables, each represented by a symbol in the first sequence, and each used to associate a respective symbol in a second sequence of symbols with encoded data. The decoder decodes the data into a bitstream using the second sequence retrieved from a table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: DOLBY INTERNATIONAL AB
    Inventors: Yeping Su, Christopher A. Segall
  • Patent number: 11962811
    Abstract: Image denoising includes obtaining a saliency map for an image. The saliency map includes respective saliency scores for pixels of the image. Respective noise levels are assigned to the pixels using the respective saliency scores to obtain a noise level map. The image is denoised using the noise level map to obtain a denoised image. The denoised image is output, such as to a display or a storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Mohammad Izadi, Yeping Su, Jeremy Dorfman
  • Patent number: 11922665
    Abstract: A system comprises an encoder configured to compress attribute information and/or spatial for a point cloud and/or a decoder configured to decompress compressed attribute and/or spatial information for the point cloud. To compress the attribute and/or spatial information, the encoder is configured to convert a point cloud into an image based representation. Also, the decoder is configured to generate a decompressed point cloud based on an image based representation of a point cloud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Khaled Mammou, Fabrice A. Robinet, Alexandros Tourapis, Yeping Su
  • Patent number: 11924440
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques for coding and decoding video in which a plurality of coding hypotheses are developed for an input pixel block of frame content. Each coding hypothesis may include generation of prediction data for the input pixel block according to a respective prediction search. The input pixel block may be coded with reference to a prediction block formed from prediction data derived according to plurality of hypotheses. Data of the coded pixel block may be transmitted to a decoder along with data identifying a number of the hypotheses used during the coding to a channel. At a decoder, an inverse process may be performed, which may include generation of a counterpart prediction block from prediction data derived according to the hypothesis identified with the coded pixel block data, then decoding of the coded pixel block according to the prediction data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Alexandros Michael Tourapis, Yeping Su, David Singer, Hsi-Jung Wu
  • Patent number: 11895176
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for selecting video formats for adaptive video streaming are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Yeping Su, Balu Adsumilli
  • Patent number: 11882294
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques for coding and decoding video in which a plurality of coding hypotheses are developed for an input pixel block of frame content. Each coding hypothesis may include generation of prediction data for the input pixel block according to a respective prediction search. The input pixel block may be coded with reference to a prediction block formed from prediction data derived according to plurality of hypotheses. Data of the coded pixel block may be transmitted to a decoder along with data identifying a number of the hypotheses used during the coding to a channel. At a decoder, an inverse process may be performed, which may include generation of a counterpart prediction block from prediction data derived according to the hypothesis identified with the coded pixel block data, then decoding of the coded pixel block according to the prediction data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Alexandros Michael Tourapis, Yeping Su, David Singer, Hsi-Jung Wu
  • Publication number: 20230379488
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improving coding efficiency of video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Yeping Su, Christopher A. Segall
  • Patent number: 11818401
    Abstract: An encoder is configured to compress point cloud geometry information using an octree geometric compression technique that utilizes a binary arithmetic encoder, a look-ahead table, a cache, and a context selection process, wherein encoding contexts are selected based, at least in part, on neighborhood configurations. In a similar manner, a decoder is configured to decode compressed point cloud geometry information utilizing a binary arithmetic encoder, a look-ahead table, a cache, and a context selection process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandros Tourapis, Jungsun Kim, Valery G. Valentin, Fabrice A. Robinet, Yeping Su, Khaled Mammou
  • Patent number: 11748916
    Abstract: A system comprises an encoder configured to compress attribute information and/or spatial information for a point cloud and/or a decoder configured to decompress compressed attribute and/or spatial information for the point cloud. The encoder is configured to convert a point cloud into an image based representation. The encoder packs patch images into an image frame and fills empty spaces in the image frame with a padding. Various compression strategies may be used to encode an occupancy map and related block-to-patch information indicating which portions of the image frame correspond to which packed patches. Packed image frames comprising patches and padding, along with an encoded occupancy map and related block-to-patch information are sent to a decoder. The decoder is configured to generate a decompressed point cloud based on the packed image frames, compressed occupancy map, and related block-to-patch information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Khaled Mammou, Alexandros Tourapis, Yeping Su, Jungsun Kim, Fabrice A. Robinet, Valery G. Valentin
  • Patent number: 11727603
    Abstract: A system comprises an encoder configured to compress attribute information for a point cloud and/or a decoder configured to decompress compressed attribute for the point cloud. To compress the attribute information, attribute values are predicted using one of a plurality of prediction strategies, wherein a selected prediction strategy is selected based at least in part on attribute variability of points in a neighborhood of points. A decoder follows a similar prediction process. Also, attribute correction values may be determined to correct predicted attribute values and may be used by a decoder to decompress a point cloud, wherein the decoder applies the same prediction strategy applied at the encoder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Khaled Mammou, Jungsun Kim, Valery G. Valentin, Fabrice A. Robinet, Yeping Su, Alexandros Tourapis
  • Patent number: 11711527
    Abstract: A method of adaptive chroma downsampling is presented. The method comprises converting a source image to a converted image in an output color format, applying a plurality of downsample filters to the converted image and estimating a distortion for each filter chose the filter that produces the minimum distortion. The distortion estimation includes applying an upsample filter, and a pixel is output based on the chosen filter. Methods for closed loop conversions are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Alexandros Tourapis, Yeping Su, David W. Singer, Hsi-Jung Wu
  • Publication number: 20230232044
    Abstract: A system comprises an encoder configured to compress attribute information and/or spatial information for a point cloud and/or a decoder configured to decompress compressed attribute and/or spatial information for the point cloud. To compress the attribute and/or spatial information, the encoder is configured to convert a point cloud into an image based representation. Also, the decoder is configured to generate a decompressed point cloud based on an image based representation of a point cloud. In some embodiments, a bit stream structure may be used to communicate compressed point cloud data. The bit stream structure may include point cloud compression network abstraction layer (PCCNAL) units that enable use of groups of frames (GOFs), frame, and sub-frame signaling of patch information. Such a bit stream structure may permit low delay streaming and random access reconstruction of point clouds amongst other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jungsun Kim, Alexandros Tourapis, Khaled Mammou, Fabrice A. Robinet, Yeping Su, David W. Singer
  • Patent number: 11683525
    Abstract: A system comprises an encoder configured to compress attribute and/or spatial information for a point cloud and/or a decoder configured to decompress compressed attribute and/or spatial information for the point cloud. To compress the attribute and/or spatial information, the encoder is configured to convert a point cloud into an image based representation. Also, the decoder is configured to generate a decompressed point cloud based on an image based representation of a point cloud. In some embodiments, an encoder performs downscaling of an image frame prior to video encoding and a decoder performs upscaling of an image frame subsequent to video decoding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Khaled Mammou, Yeping Su, Jungsun Kim, Valery G. Valentin, David W. Singer, Fabrice A. Robinet, Hsi-Jung Wu, Alexandros Tourapis
  • Patent number: 11676309
    Abstract: A system comprises an encoder configured to compress attribute information and/or spatial for a point cloud and/or a decoder configured to decompress compressed attribute and/or spatial information for the point cloud. To compress the attribute and/or spatial information, the encoder is configured to convert a point cloud into an image based representation. Also, the decoder is configured to generate a decompressed point cloud based on an image based representation of a point cloud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc
    Inventors: Alexandros Tourapis, Khaled Mammou, Yeping Su, Fabrice A. Robinet, David W. Singer
  • Patent number: 11663744
    Abstract: A system comprises an encoder configured to compress attribute information and/or spatial for a point cloud and/or a decoder configured to decompress compressed attribute and/or spatial information for the point cloud. To compress the attribute and/or spatial information, the encoder is configured to convert a point cloud into an image based representation. Also, the decoder is configured to generate a decompressed point cloud based on an image based representation of a point cloud. A processing/filtering element utilizes occupancy map information and/or auxiliary patch information to determine relationships between patches in image frames and adjusts encoding/decoding and/or filtering or pre/post-processing parameters based on the determined relationships.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandros Tourapis, Khaled Mammou, Yeping Su, Jungsun Kim, Valery G. Valentin, David W. Singer, Fabrice A. Robinet, Hsi-Jung Wu
  • Patent number: 11659196
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improving coding efficiency of video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: DOLBY INTERNATIONAL AB
    Inventors: Yeping Su, Christopher A. Segall
  • Patent number: 11647226
    Abstract: A system comprises an encoder configured to compress attribute information and/or spatial information for a point cloud and/or a decoder configured to decompress compressed attribute and/or spatial information for the point cloud. To compress the attribute and/or spatial information, the encoder is configured to convert a point cloud into an image based representation. Also, the decoder is configured to generate a decompressed point cloud based on an image based representation of a point cloud. In some embodiments, a bit stream structure may be used to communicate compressed point cloud data. The bit stream structure may include point cloud compression network abstraction layer (PCCNAL) units that enable use of groups of frames (GOFs), frame, and sub-frame signaling of patch information. Such a bit stream structure may permit low delay streaming and random access reconstruction of point clouds amongst other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jungsun Kim, Alexandros Tourapis, Khaled Mammou, Fabrice A. Robinet, Yeping Su, David W. Singer
  • Publication number: 20230125227
    Abstract: A system comprises an encoder configured to compress attribute information and/or spatial for a point cloud and/or a decoder configured to decompress compressed attribute and/or spatial information for the point cloud. To compress the attribute and/or spatial information, the encoder is configured to convert a point cloud into an image based representation. Also, the decoder is configured to generate a decompressed point cloud based on an image based representation of a point cloud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Khaled Mammou, Fabrice A. Robinet, Alexandros Tourapis, Yeping Su
  • Publication number: 20230120553
    Abstract: Image denoising includes obtaining a saliency map for an image. The saliency map includes respective saliency scores for pixels of the image. Respective noise levels are assigned to the pixels using the respective saliency scores to obtain a noise level map. The image is denoised using the noise level map to obtain a denoised image. The denoised image is output, such as to a display or a storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Mohammad Izadi, Yeping Su, Jeremy Dorfman
  • Publication number: 20230105786
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improving coding decoding efficiency of video by providing a syntax modeler, a buffer, and a decoder. The syntax modeler may associate a first sequence of symbols with syntax elements. The buffer may store tables, each represented by a symbol in the first sequence, and each used to associate a respective symbol in a second sequence of symbols with encoded data. The decoder decodes the data into a bitstream using the second sequence retrieved from a table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Yeping Su, Christopher A. Segall