Intra-Picture Prediction Processor with Progressive Block Size Computations

Abstract

An intra-picture prediction processor includes a first block size calculation kernel to produce a first intra-picture prediction angle for a first block size. The first block size calculation kernel utilizes a pre-defined set of intra-picture prediction modes to identify a first stage angle. The first block size calculation kernel utilizes the first stage angle to select a set of adjacent prediction angles to identify the first intra-picture prediction angle for the first block size. A second block size calculation kernel produces a second intra-picture prediction angle for a second block size larger than the first block size. The second block size calculation kernel utilizes the first intra-picture prediction angle to select a set of adjacent angles to identify the second intra-picture prediction angle for the second block size.

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