公开(公告)号：US08345167B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US11276967

申请日：2006-03-20

Applicant: Kun-Bin Lee ,  Yuan-Chung Lee

Inventor： Kun-Bin Lee ,  Yuan-Chung Lee

IPC: H04N9/64

CPC classification number: H04N7/012

Abstract: A method of storing and accessing pictures in a multi-field video operation includes storing a first portion of a first field in first page of a first bank of a DRAM; storing a first portion of a second field in the first page of the first bank; reading the first page of the first bank; and performing the multi-field video operation according to the first portions of the first field and the second field. Another method includes storing a first field in a first bank of a DRAM; storing a second field in a second bank of the DRAM; reading a first portion of the first field from the first bank of the DRAM and reading a first portion of the second field from the second bank of the DRAM; and performing the multi-field video operation according to the first portions of the first field and the second field.

Abstract translation: 一种在多场视频操作中存储和访问图像的方法包括将第一场的第一部分存储在DRAM的第一组的第一页中; 将第二场的第一部分存储在第一组的第一页中; 阅读第一家银行的第一页; 以及根据第一场和第二场的第一部分执行多场视频操作。 另一种方法包括将第一场存储在DRAM的第一组中; 将第二场存储在所述DRAM的第二组中; 从DRAM的第一组读取第一场的第一部分并从DRAM的第二组读取第二场的第一部分; 以及根据第一场和第二场的第一部分执行多场视频操作。

公开(公告)号：US20110242115A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12749527

申请日：2010-03-30

Applicant: You-Ming Tsao ,  Yu-Chung Chang ,  Yuan-Chung Lee

Inventor： You-Ming Tsao ,  Yu-Chung Chang ,  Yuan-Chung Lee

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  G06F9/30

CPC classification number: H04N5/232 ,  G06T1/20

Abstract: A method for performing image signal processing (ISP) with the aid of a graphics processing unit (GPU) includes: utilizing an ISP pipeline to perform pre-processing on source data of at least one portion of at least one source frame image to generate intermediate data of at least one portion of at least one intermediate frame image, where the ISP pipeline stores the intermediate data into a memory; and utilizing the GPU to retrieve the intermediate data from the memory and perform specific processing on the intermediate data to generate processed data, where the GPU stores the processed data into the external/on-chip memory. In particular, at least one of the intermediate data and the processed data complies with a specific color format. In addition, an associated apparatus is further provided.

Abstract translation: 借助于图形处理单元（GPU）执行图像信号处理（ISP）的方法包括：利用ISP流水线对至少一个源帧图像的至少一部分的源数据执行预处理，以产生中间 至少一个中间帧图像的至少一部分的数据，其中ISP流水线将中间数据存储到存储器中; 并且利用GPU从存储器检索中间数据，并对中间数据进行特定处理以产生处理后的数据，其中GPU将处理的数据存储到外部/片上存储器中。 特别地，中间数据和处理数据中的至少一个符合特定的颜色格式。 此外，还提供了一种相关联的装置。

公开(公告)号：US07593063B1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-22

申请号：US11306860

申请日：2006-01-13

Applicant: Yuan-Chung Lee

Inventor： Yuan-Chung Lee

IPC: H04N5/46

CPC classification number: H04N7/0115

Abstract: A source format detector for detecting a format of a video signal includes a frequency data generator for generating first frequency data corresponding to a first field in the video signal, and second frequency data corresponding to a second field in the video signal; a transform domain comparator for comparing the first frequency data with the second frequency data to thereby obtain a comparison result; and a detector for detecting the format of the video signal according to comparison results for a plurality of first and second fields.

Abstract translation: 用于检测视频信号的格式的源格式检测器包括频率数据产生器，用于产生对应于视频信号中的第一场的第一频率数据，以及对应于视频信号中的第二场的第二频率数据; 变换域比较器，用于将第一频率数据与第二频率数据进行比较，从而获得比较结果; 以及检测器，用于根据多个第一和第二场的比较结果来检测视频信号的格式。

公开(公告)号：US20080267285A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11741913

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Yuan-Chung Lee

Inventor： Yuan-Chung Lee

IPC: H04B1/66

CPC classification number: H04N5/63 ,  H04N7/012 ,  H04N7/0127 ,  H04N21/41407

Abstract: A processing module for an electronic system is disclosed. The processing module processes a video signal, provides the processed video signal to a display panel, and includes a decoder and a control unit. The decoder decodes the video signal to generate a decoded data stream. The control unit determines whether to transform the decoded data stream into a transform signal according to a control signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电子系统的处理模块。 处理模块处理视频信号，将经处理的视频信号提供给显示面板，并且包括解码器和控制单元。 解码器解码视频信号以产生解码的数据流。 控制单元根据控制信号确定是否将解码的数据流变换为变换信号。

公开(公告)号：US07397973B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US10708375

申请日：2004-02-27

Applicant: Yuan-Chung Lee

Inventor： Yuan-Chung Lee

IPC: G06K9/32 ,  H04N7/01 ,  H04N11/20

CPC classification number: G06T3/4007

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling an interpolation direction of a pixel needing to be interpolated between a first row and a second row within an image. The image has a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix format. The method includes calculating a plurality of first horizontal pixel value differences between pixels positioned in the first row and a plurality of second horizontal pixel value differences between pixels positioned in the second row. The method further includes comparing the plurality of first horizontal pixel value differences with a first threshold and the plurality of second horizontal pixel value differences with a second threshold to control whether the interpolation direction is orthogonal to the first row and the second row.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于控制需要在图像内的第一行和第二行之间内插的像素的内插方向的方法。 图像具有以矩阵格式布置的多个像素。 该方法包括计算位于第一行中的像素之间的多个第一水平像素值差和位于第二行中的像素之间的多个第二水平像素值差。 该方法还包括将多个第一水平像素值差异与第一阈值和多个第二水平像素值差异与第二阈值进行比较，以控制插值方向是否与第一行和第二行正交。

公开(公告)号：US20050220364A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US10708923

申请日：2004-04-01

Applicant: Yuan-Chung Lee

Inventor： Yuan-Chung Lee

IPC: G06K9/32 ,  G06K9/36 ,  G06K9/40 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T9/00 ,  H04N5/14 ,  H04N7/26

CPC classification number: H04N5/142 ,  G06T3/403 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T9/007 ,  G06T2207/20021 ,  G06T2207/20052 ,  H04N7/0142 ,  H04N19/40 ,  H04N19/44 ,  H04N19/80

Abstract: The invention provides a method for interpolating a pixel within an image. The image has a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix format. The method includes detecting if there is an edge in a block of the image according to a Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) data of the block, within which the pixel is located. The method further includes if an edge is detected, determining an interpolation direction of the pixel according to the DCT data, and interpolating the pixel according to the interpolation direction. The method further includes if no edge is detected, interpolating the pixel vertically or horizontally. A device for implementing the method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于内插图像内的像素的方法。 图像具有以矩阵格式布置的多个像素。 该方法包括根据像素位于其中的块的离散余弦变换（DCT）数据检测图像块中是否存在边缘。 该方法还包括如果检测到边缘，则根据DCT数据确定像素的内插方向，并根据插值方向内插该像素。 该方法还包括如果没有检测到边缘，则垂直或水平地内插像素。 还提供了一种用于实现该方法的设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050190992A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US10708375

申请日：2004-02-27

Applicant: Yuan-Chung Lee

Inventor： Yuan-Chung Lee

IPC: G06K9/32 ,  G06T3/40 ,  H04N5/14 ,  H04N7/01

CPC classification number: G06T3/4007

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling an interpolation direction of a pixel needing to be interpolated between a first row and a second row within an image. The image has a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix format. The method includes calculating a plurality of first horizontal pixel value differences between pixels positioned in the first row and a plurality of second horizontal pixel value differences between pixels positioned in the second row. The method further includes comparing the plurality of first horizontal pixel value differences with a first threshold and the plurality of second horizontal pixel value differences with a second threshold to control whether the interpolation direction is orthogonal to the first row and the second row.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于控制需要在图像内的第一行和第二行之间内插的像素的内插方向的方法。 图像具有以矩阵格式布置的多个像素。 该方法包括计算位于第一行中的像素之间的多个第一水平像素值差和位于第二行中的像素之间的多个第二水平像素值差。 该方法还包括将多个第一水平像素值差异与第一阈值和多个第二水平像素值差异与第二阈值进行比较，以控制插值方向是否与第一行和第二行正交。

公开(公告)号：US20050036064A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：US10710871

申请日：2004-08-09

Applicant: Yuan-Chung Lee

Inventor： Yuan-Chung Lee

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N7/01 ,  H04N3/27 ,  H04N11/20

CPC classification number: H04N5/144 ,  G06T7/254 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/20004 ,  H04N7/012 ,  H04N7/0137 ,  H04N19/112 ,  H04N19/40 ,  H04N19/43 ,  H04N19/51 ,  H04N19/577

Abstract: The present invention discloses a scalable video format conversion system, which utilizes a plurality of system resources to convert an interlaced video signal into a progressive video signal. The disclosed scalable video format conversion system contains a scalable motion-adaptive de-interlacing system and a mode control module. The mode control module determines a detection number dynamically according to the availability of the system resources and/or the status of the scalable video format conversion system. A variable-field motion detection apparatus of the scalable motion-adaptive de-interlacing system accesses a plurality of video fields to detect a motion situation of an image area, wherein the number of the plurality of accessed video is equal to the detection number determined by the mode control module. Then, the scalable motion-adaptive de-interlacing system choose a proper de-interlacing algorithm according to the detected motion situation, to convert the interlaced video signal into the progressive video signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种可分级视频格式转换系统，其利用多个系统资源将隔行视频信号转换成逐行视频信号。 所公开的可扩展视频格式转换系统包含可扩展的运动自适应去隔行系统和模式控制模块。 模式控制模块根据系统资源的可用性和/或可伸缩视频格式转换系统的状态动态地确定检测数。 可伸缩运动自适应去隔行系统的可变场运动检测装置访问多个视频场以检测图像区域的运动情况，其中多个被访问视频的数目等于由 模式控制模块。 然后，可扩展运动自适应去隔行系统根据检测到的运动情况选择适当的去隔行算法，将隔行视频信号转换为逐行视频信号。

公开(公告)号：US07760267B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11850683

申请日：2007-09-06

Applicant: Yuan-Chung Lee

Inventor： Yuan-Chung Lee

IPC: H04N11/20 ,  H04N7/01

CPC classification number: H04N5/144 ,  G06T7/254 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/20004 ,  H04N7/012 ,  H04N7/0137 ,  H04N19/112 ,  H04N19/40 ,  H04N19/43 ,  H04N19/51 ,  H04N19/577

Abstract: The present invention discloses a scalable video format conversion system for utilizing various system resources to provide a progressive video signal. The scalable video format conversion system has a scalable motion-adaptive de-interlacing system for converting an interlaced video signal into the progressive video signal according to a motion situation of an image area. The scalable motion-adaptive de-interlacing system includes a motion detection apparatus detecting the motion situation of the image area according to the availability of the various system resources or the status of the scalable video format conversion system.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种可扩展视频格式转换系统，用于利用各种系统资源提供逐行视频信号。 可扩展视频格式转换系统具有可扩展的运动自适应去隔行系统，用于根据图像区域的运动情况将隔行视频信号转换成逐行视频信号。 可扩展运动自适应去隔行系统包括根据各种系统资源的可用性或可伸缩视频格式转换系统的状态来检测图像区域的运动情况的运动检测装置。

公开(公告)号：US07561210B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US11850682

申请日：2007-09-06

Applicant: Yuan-Chung Lee

Inventor： Yuan-Chung Lee

IPC: H04N5/14 ,  H04N9/64

CPC classification number: H04N5/144 ,  G06T7/254 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/20004 ,  H04N7/012 ,  H04N7/0137 ,  H04N19/112 ,  H04N19/40 ,  H04N19/43 ,  H04N19/51 ,  H04N19/577

Abstract: The present invention discloses a variable-field motion detector having access to a plurality of video fields of an interlaced video signal for detecting a motion situation of an image area in the interlaced video signal. The variable-field motion detector includes: a plurality of pixel difference circuits each for computing a detection value according to the difference between the pixel values of a single pixel in two different video fields; a decision circuit coupled to the pixel difference circuits for determining the motion situation of the image area according to the detection values; and a field-number adjuster for adjusting the pixel difference circuits and/or the decision circuit to eliminate the effect of some video fields according to a detection number.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种可变场运动检测器，其具有访问隔行视频信号的多个视场，用于检测隔行视频信号中的图像区域的运动情况。 可变场运动检测器包括：多个像素差分电路，每个用于根据两个不同视频场中的单个像素的像素值之间的差计算检测值; 耦合到像素差分电路的判定电路，用于根据检测值确定图像区域的运动情况; 以及场数调整器，用于根据检测号调整像素差分电路和/或判定电路以消除一些视频场的影响。