Abstract
Describes a fast block-matching algorithm (BMA) for motion estimation exploiting the center-biased motion vector distribution characteristic more efficiently than the center-biased hybrid search (CBHS) algorithm does. This proposed algorithm, which is called the "fast center-biased hybrid search" (FCBHS), employs a hybrid method of a compact plus-shaped search, an X-shaped search and a diamond search to reduce the search point for motion vectors which are distributed within a 2-pixel radius of the center of the search window. Experimental results show that the FCBHS algorithm is about 44 times faster than a full search and 7-10% faster than the CBHS algorithm. Such a fast sub-optimal motion estimation algorithm is essential for situations which have limited processing power and constraints on the amount of power consumption, like real-time mobile video coding applications. This paper compares the popular sub-optimal block-matching technique with FCBHS, for which both the processing speed and the accuracy of motion compensation are tested over widely-used H.263 test video sequences.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings - International Conference on Information Technology |
Subtitle of host publication | Coding and Computing, ITCC 2002 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 254-259 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 0769515061, 9780769515069 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Event | International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing, ITCC 2002 - Las Vegas, United States Duration: 2002 Apr 8 → 2002 Apr 10 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings - International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing, ITCC 2002 |
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Other
Other | International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing, ITCC 2002 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Las Vegas |
Period | 02/4/8 → 02/4/10 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2002 IEEE.
Keywords
- Application software
- Computer science
- Mobile computing
- Motion compensation
- Motion estimation
- Software algorithms
- Streaming media
- Testing
- Video coding
- Video sequences
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Information Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering