An improved zero-block mode decision algorithm for H.264/AVC

Yu Ming Lee, Yinyi Lin

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Abstract

In the previous work we presented a zero-block mode decision algorithm for H.264/AVC to reduce the computation time, based upon the number of zero blocks of 4×4 DCT coefficients between the current macroblock (MB) and the collocated macroblock. In this paper we extend the previous work and provide a more sophisticated algorithm, which uses an early zero-block detection method instead of DCT/Q computation, and incorporates adequate decision methods into semi-stationary and non-stationary regions of a video sequence. The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can achieve up to 20% of time saving on average compared to the original zero-block mode decision algorithm, while maintaining a high coding performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing, ICIP 2007 Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages293-296
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)1424414377, 9781424414376
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event14th IEEE International Conference on Image Processing, ICIP 2007 - San Antonio, TX, United States
Duration: 16 Sep 200719 Sep 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Conference on Image Processing, ICIP
Volume5
ISSN (Print)1522-4880

Conference

Conference14th IEEE International Conference on Image Processing, ICIP 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio, TX
Period16/09/0719/09/07

Keywords

  • DCT
  • Early zero-block detection
  • H.264/AVC
  • Zero-block decision
  • Zero-block mode decision

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