Theoretical Comparison Between DPCM and Transform Coding Regarding the Robustness of Coding Performance for Variation of Picture Statistics

Since DPCM and transform coding are two fundamental approaches to high-efficiency (bit reduction) coding, it is important to clarify the basic coding characteristics of these approaches and the differences between them in order to utilize the high-efficiency coding method effectively. It is important to compare them not only from the standpoint of coding performance as optimized coding schemes based on the statistics of the input picture signal, but also from that of the robustness of coding performance for the variation of picture statistics to be coded. This paper theoretically compares the robustness of the coding performance of DPCM having a two-dimensional predictor with that of a two-dimensional Hadamard transform coding in an intrafield coding method of the NTSC composite signal. The comparison provides theoretical evidence that transform coding is more stable than DPCM, and this tendency is marked at lower bit rates such as 1 or 2 bits/pel, while DPCM has a higher coding performance for pictures with high autocorrelation.     

Data compression systems for home-use digital video recording

The authors focus on image data compression techniques for digital recording. Image coding for storage equipment covers a large variety of systems because the applications differ considerably in nature. Video coding systems suitable for digital TV and HDTV recording and digital electronic still picture storage are considered. In addition, attention is paid to picture coding for interactive systems, such as the compact-disc interactive system. The relation between the recording system boundary conditions and the applied coding techniques is outlined. The main emphasis is on picture coding techniques for digital consumer recording     

Modeling of the Coding Gain of Joint Coding for Multi-Program Video Transmission

In digital multi-program video transmission, several video programs are compressed (e.g., using MPEG-2), multiplexed, and transmitted over a constant bit rate (CBR) channel. Joint coding, or statistical multiplexing, which is now widely used in digital television broadcasting, dynamically allocates the available channel capacity among programs according to picture content. This scheme is much more efficient than independent coding where each channel is allocated a fixed bit rate. In this paper, we present a model which can relate the decoded picture quality to bit rate, for both independent and joint coding. The model takes into account statistical variations of video program complexity, and incorporates experimental data drawn from formal subjective picture quality assessments. We use the model to calculate the coding gain of joint coding relative to independent coding, in terms of bandwidth savings.     

Joint video coding of MPEG-2 video programs for digitalbroadcasting services

In digital broadcasting services such as digital satellite TV, cable TV, and digital terrestrial TV, several video programs are compressed by MPEG-2 and then simultaneously transmitted over a conventional CBR (constant bit rate) broadcasting channel. In this environment, the picture quality of the aggregated video programs should be kept as equal as possible to provide fair video services for all the viewers. We propose a joint video coding scheme for ensuring that the picture quality of all the programs are nearly the same. This objective is achieved by simultaneously controlling the video encoders to generate the VBR (variable bit rate) compressed video streams. This paper contributes in two ways. First, we propose a rate-distortion estimation method for MPEG-2 video, which enables us to predict the amount of bits and the distortion generated from an encoded picture at a given quantization step size and vice versa. The most attractive features of the proposed estimation method are its accuracy and a computational complexity low enough to be applied to real-time video coding applications. Second, this paper presents an efficient and accurate joint video coding scheme using the rate-distortion estimation results. The experimental results show that our coding scheme gives a higher and more stable picture quality and a more efficient channel utilization than an independent coding scheme that encodes each program independently     

Differential Encoding of Composite Color Television Signals Using Chrominance-Corrected Prediction

A digital coding technique which interfaces efficiently with composite color signals is clearly desirable for connections formed from a chain of analog and digital transmission links. This paper reviews a number of such techniques, and develops a predictive encoding algorithm, termed chrominance-corrected prediction, which is efficiently matched to the nature of the composite signal, and which avoids the need for prior separation of the signal into luminance and chrominance components. The application of composite predictions to PAL and NTSC signals is discussed, and experimental results are described which indicate that a saving in excess of 2 bits/sample can be achieved over PCM for similar picture quality.     

30/45 Mbps digital coding system for transmission of (4:2:2) digital component TV signals recommended by CCIR

In recent years, the digitalization of transmission links and studio equipment has progressed rapidly in many countries. Considering this background, CCIR has aimed at standardizing a unified high-efficiency bit-reduction coding system, which is indispensable for reducing the cost of digital transmission of TV programs. In this paper, the 30/45 Mbps coding system that we proposed in the expert group assembled for this standardization is presented. The design of this system is based on the 15/30 Mbps universal TV coding system that we developed to transmit two or four TV programs simultaneously through a single transponder of an INTELSAT satellite with 36-MHz bandwidth. First, details of the system configuration are given. Then, the system's coding performance using actual hardware and its transmission performance over an actual digital transmission link are presented. It is concluded that the coding system gives very high performance as well as multichannel sound signals. Finally, the necessity of improving the facility of the coding system for commercial use is discussed.     

15/30 Mbit/s Universal Digital TV Codec Using a Median Adaptive Predictive Coding Method

This paper describes a 15/30 Mbit/s TV codec with a new approach to high-efficiency coding for TV signals, i.e., median adaptive prediction. The 15/30 Mbit/s codec, commonly applicable to NTSC, PAL, and SECAM (525/60 and 625/50) systems, uses adaptive prediction incorporating a motion-compensated interframe, an interfield, and an intrafield predictor. Its performance for digital transmission is presented. This universal codec is designed, based on CCIR recommendations concerning digital TV coding parameters for studios (Rec. 601) and general principles on long-distance digital TV transmission (Rec. 604). A field trial of 15 Mbit/s digital TV transmission using this codec between earth stations with a 30 m diameter antenna and a 5 m diameter antenna is reported.     

数字图像通信及图像压缩编码的进展

本文简要综述了各类图像的数字通信及图像压缩编码最近令人瞩目的进展,其中包括静止图像、电视电话/会议电视、常规电视及高清晰度电视。     

Picture Coding

A survey of recent German research in the field of picture coding is presented. The described coding methods are mainly based on extended differential pulse-code modulation (DPCM) techniques. A unified model of a feedback switched quantizer for picture coding is explained. Theoretical results show a 9-dB gain in SNR over that of DPCM. A simple realization is shown. For encoding the 1-MHz videotelephone signals, a two-stage coding system consisting of a two-dimensional DPCM in the first stage and a dot interlaced frame repeating codec in the second stage is described. A DPCM combined with a relevancy detector and runlength coder is used for coding the 5-MHz video signals of a high-resolution videotelephone. A special scanning technique assures compatibility with ordinary videotelephones. Good picture quality is obtained by coding the luminance and chrominance signals of color TV separately with DPCM and switched quantization into a 34 Mbit/s signal.     

数字图象在广播电视综合信息网中的应用

首先介绍数字图象通信的意义、优点及压缩编码技术的进展，然后介绍某一广播电视综合信息网中数字图象通信的应用。     

基于LDPC码的数字图像水印算法研究

传统的数字水印不具备抗比特攻击能力,本文提出一种基于LDPC码的数字水印算法,对水印图像编码,可抵御比特攻击。水印图像在进入高噪声信道前需要进行LDPC编码。本文给出了LDPC码的编码结构,可传播置信解码算法。通过仿真结果表明,该算法降低了水印图像在传输中的误码率,具有较强的鲁棒性。     

Model-based coding of videophone images

The requirement for improved picture quality in videophone and videoconference systems operating at low bit-rates has stimulated interest in model-based image coding. Two model-based coding techniques are described which are capable of producing either improved picture quality at bit-rates around 64 kbit/s or acceptable picture quality at bit-rates far lower than 64 kbit/s. The first technique produces facial expressions by using feature code-books; the second technique produces facial expressions by distorting an underlying three-dimensional model. The problems of image analysis and synthesis, which are concomitant in model-based coding, are discussed     

1.544-Mbits/s Transmission of TV Signals by Interframe Coding System

As a powerful tool for economizing on the digital transmission of videotelephone signals, interframe coding techniques have drawn increasing attention, and various interframe coding schemes have been proposed recently. However, many problems remain to be studied in establishing technical feasibility for these techniques and schemes. This concise paper reports on field trial in which a 1.544-Mbits/s digital transmission of videotelephone signals was conducted over Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation's (NTT's) PCM100M digital repeatered line between Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan. The experimental interframe codec is based on the well-understood conditional picture element replenishment algorithm. The object of the field trial was to demonstrate, not the validity of the algorithm itself, but the technical feasibility of the interframe coding system as an entity. Experimental results are satisfactory enough to assure us of the system's practicality in the near future.     

Variable bit-rate coding of video signals for ATM networks

Statistical characteristics of video signals for video packet coding, are clarified and a variable-bit-rate coding method for asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) networks is described that is capable of compensating for packet loss. ATM capabilities are shown to be greatly affected by delay, delay jitter, and packet loss probability. Packet loss has the greatest influence on picture quality. Packets may be lost either due to random bit error in a cell header or to network control when traffic is congested. A layered coding technique using discrete-cosine transform (DCT) coding is presented which is suitable for packet loss compensation. The influence of packet loss on picture quality is discussed, and decoded pictures with packet loss are shown. The proposed algorithm was verified by computer simulations     

Overview of digital facsimile coding techniques in Japan

This paper surveys recent progress in digital facsimile coding techniques in Japan. First, the digital facsimile coding techniques are classified into two major categories: information-preserving coding and non-information-preserving coding. Second, various two-dimensional coding algorithms which fall into the category of information-preserving coding are selected and discussed. Two-dimensional coding is divided into two categories: simultaneous coding of n lines and line-by-line sequential coding. Third, the READ coding scheme, which was proposed by Japan to CCITT SG XIV as the standard of two-dimensional coding, is explained in detail. Fourth, recent developments concerning non-information-preserving coding are explained. Finally, related coding techniques and applications of digital facsimile coding are briefly described.     

Introduction to the High-Efficiency Video Coding Standard

The high-efficiency video coding(HEVC) standard is the newest video coding standard currently under joint development by ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group(VCEG) and ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group(MPEG).HEVC is the next-generation video coding standard after H.264/AVC.The goals of the HEVC standardization effort are to double the video coding efficiency of existing H.264/AVC while supporting all the recognized potential applications,such as,video telephony,storage,broadcast,streaming,especially for large picture size video(4k × 2k).The HEVC standard will be completed as an ISO/IEC and ITU-T standard in January 2013.In February 2012,the HEVC standardization process reached its committee draft(CD) stage.The ever-improving HEVC standard has demonstrated a significant gain in coding efficiency in rate-distortion efficiency relative to the existing H.264/AVC.This paper provides an overview of the technical features of HEVC close to HEVC CD stage,covering high-level structure,coding units,prediction units,transform units,spatial signal transformation and PCM representation,intra-picture prediction,inter-picture prediction,entropy coding and in-loop filtering.The HEVC coding efficiency performances comparing with H.264/AVC are also provided.     

高清晰度电视信号用外插内插预测编码方法

本文介绍了一种高清晰度电视(HDTV)信号的数字传输用高效编码方法。由于HDTV信号的带宽宽,所以存在两个主要问题:一是HDTV信号的随机噪声比传统电视信号的大,因而导致编码的效率下降;二是需要很高的取样频率。这样,就限制了编码算法的硬件实现。因此,本文提出两种技术来解决这些问题:第一是时空自适应滤波器,用它可降低随机噪声并改善编码效率;第二是具有自适应内场/帧间预测的外插和内插编码算法,这种算法消除了因高的取样频率引起的问题并保证了高效编码性能。