Patents by Inventor Yoshihiro Kikuchi

Yoshihiro Kikuchi 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).

  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7864848
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7864850
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7864845
    Abstract: A video encoding method and apparatus includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7864855
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7864856
    Abstract: A video encoding method and apparatus includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/ decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7860163
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/ decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7860164
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/ decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7860171
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7856056
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations each including a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture, generating a prediction picture signal in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination, generating a predictive error signal representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal, and encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7856057
    Abstract: A video decoding apparatus includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7856058
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7856061
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7852933
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combinations includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7852917
    Abstract: A video encoding apparatus includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7852935
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7852923
    Abstract: A video encoding apparatus includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7852929
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7852942
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7852920
    Abstract: A video encoding method includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi
  • Video encoding/decoding method and apparatus for motion compensation prediction
    Patent number: 7852944
    Abstract: A video encoding apparatus includes selecting one combination, for each block of an input video signal, from a plurality of combinations. Each combination includes a predictive parameter and at least one reference picture number determined in advance for the reference picture. A prediction picture signal is generated in accordance with the reference picture number and predictive parameter of the selected combination. A predictive error signal is generated representing an error between the input video signal and the prediction picture signal. Encoding the predictive error signal, information of the motion vector, and index information indicating the selected combination is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi