System and method for depth-guided image filtering in a video conference environment
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1. A method, comprising:
- receiving, at a video processing unit having a processor, a plurality of depth values corresponding to pixels of an image; and
filtering, at the video processing unit, the image as a function of a plurality of variations in the depth values between adjacent pixels of a window associated with the image.
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Abstract
A method is provided in one example embodiment that includes receiving a plurality of depth values corresponding to pixels of an image; and filtering the image as a function of a plurality of variations in the depth values between adjacent pixels of a window associated with the image. In more detailed embodiments, the method may include encoding the image into a bit stream for transmission over a network. The filtering can account for a bit rate associated with the encoding of the image.
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1. A method, comprising:
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receiving, at a video processing unit having a processor, a plurality of depth values corresponding to pixels of an image; and filtering, at the video processing unit, the image as a function of a plurality of variations in the depth values between adjacent pixels of a window associated with the image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. Logic encoded in one or more non-transitory media that includes code for execution and when executed by one or more processors is operable to perform operations comprising:
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receiving a plurality of depth values corresponding to pixels of an image; and filtering the image as a function of a plurality of variations in the depth values between adjacent pixels of a window associated with the image. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus, comprising:
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one or more processors; a memory; and a video encoder with a depth-guided filter, wherein the apparatus is configured for; receiving a plurality of depth values corresponding to pixels of an image; and filtering the image as a function of a plurality of variations in the depth values between adjacent pixels of a window associated with the image. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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