Adaptive depth search range for HEVC coding unit size selection

Xiao Qiao Huang, Chih Hung Kuo, Chih Ping Mao, Yu Siang Ciou

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Abstract

This paper proposes a fast coding unit depth decision algorithm for High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) by utilizing the depth information of spatio-temporal relations to determine a depth search range (DSR). We make use of the coded block flag (CBF) as well as the information of quantization parameter (QP) to ensure the coding quality. We also analyze the characteristic of Merge mode and accordingly implement the proposed algorithm. The decision criteria for early skip may vary for different depths. Simulation results demonstrate that 50.18% computational complexity can be saved with a BD-rate loss of 1.3% for HM14.0.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference, APSIPA 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9786163618238
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Feb 12
Event2014 Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference, APSIPA 2014 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration: 2014 Dec 92014 Dec 12

Publication series

Name2014 Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference, APSIPA 2014

Other

Other2014 Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference, APSIPA 2014
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityChiang Mai
Period14-12-0914-12-12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Signal Processing
  • Information Systems

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