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Adaptive motion estimation apparatus and method

  • US 20030163281A1
  • Filed: 02/20/2003
  • Published: 08/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A motion vector estimation apparatus, comprising:

  • a full search motion estimation part which obtains a first motion vector from all blocks in a predetermined search range based on a current frame and/or field and a reference frame and/or field;

    a prediction motion estimation part which estimates a second motion vector from ambient blocks about a block in which a candidate motion vector is estimated; and

    a motion vector selection part which selects one of the first and second motion vectors as a final motion vector.

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