Algorithms, Complexity Analysis and VLSI Architectures for MPEG-4 Motion Estimation

Provides an introduction to numerous algorithmic, architectural and system design aspects of the multimedia standard MPEG-4. This book is suitable for researchers, students and practitioners working in image processing, video coding or system and VLSI design.

63 compliant video encoder: Fast motion estimation algorithms Complexity analysis tools Detailed complexity analysis of a software implementation of MPEG-4 video Complexity and visual quality analysis of fast motion estimation algorithms within MPEG-4 Design space on motion estimation VLSI architectures Detailed VLSI design examples of (1) a high throughput and (2) a low-power MPEG-4 motion estimator. Algorithms, Complexity Analysis and VLSI Architectures for MPEG-4 Motion Estimation is an important introduction to numerous algorithmic, architectural and system design aspects of the multimedia standard MPEG-4. As such, all researchers, students and practitioners working in image processing, video coding or system and VLSI design will find this book of interest.

Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Motion Estimation
Algorithms. 3. Complexity Analysis Methodology. 4.
Complexity Analysis of MPEG-4 Visual. 5. Analysis of Fast Motion
Estimation Algorithms. 6. Design Space Motion Estimation
Architectures. 7. VLSI Implementation: Search Engine I. 8.
VLSI Implementation: Search Engine II. 9. Summary. Annex.
Bibliography. Index.