Encoder, decoder, encoding method, and decoding method
An encoder includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry performs: deriving a plurality of reference samples positioned on a first line, for intra prediction; and generating a prediction image using the plurality of reference samples. The deriving includes interpolating a value on a second line perpendicular to the first line using values of encoded pixels on the second line to generate an interpolated value, and deriving one of the plurality of reference samples by projecting the interpolated value onto the first line.
1. An encoder, comprising:
circuitry; and
memory,
wherein, using the memory, the circuitry performs:
generating an interpolated value on a second line outside of a current block by interpolating a value on the second line outside of the current block using values of encoded pixels on the second line, the encoded pixels on the second line being located outside of the current block;
after generating the interpolated value on the second line outside the current block, deriving a plurality of reference samples for intra prediction of the current block, the plurality of derived reference samples being positioned on a first line perpendicular to the second block and being located outside of the current block,
wherein one of the plurality of derived reference samples is derived by projecting the interpolated value on the second line onto the first line at a position on the first line dependent on a directional prediction mode used and regardless of whether position on the first line falls on an integer position or a non-integer position; and
after deriving the plurality of reference samples positioned on the first line and outside of the current block, generating a prediction image of the current block using the plurality of derived reference samples that are positioned outside of the current block including the one of the plurality of derived reference samples derived by projecting the interpolated value on the second line onto the first line, the prediction image being generated by projecting the plurality of derived reference samples in a prediction direction.
2. The encoder according to claim 1 , wherein
the interpolating includes using a one-dimensional spatial bilinear interpolation filter.
3. The encoder according to claim 1 , wherein
the interpolating includes using a one-dimensional spatial 4-tap interpolation filter.
4. The encoder according to claim 1 , wherein
the circuitry further performs, after the deriving the plurality of reference samples positioned on the first line and outside of the current block, smoothing the plurality of derived reference samples, and
the prediction image of the current block is generated using the plurality of derived reference samples after the smoothing the plurality of derived reference samples is performed.
5. A decoder, comprising:
circuitry; and
memory,
wherein, using the memory, the circuitry performs:
generating an interpolated value on a second line outside of a current block by interpolating a value on the second line outside of the current block using values of encoded pixels on the second line, the encoded pixels on the second line being located outside of the current block;
after generating the interpolated value on the second line outside the current block, deriving a plurality of reference samples for intra prediction of the current block, the plurality of derived reference samples being positioned on a first line perpendicular to the second block and being located outside of the current block,
wherein one of the plurality of derived reference samples is derived by projecting the interpolated value on the second line onto the first line at a position on the first line dependent on a directional prediction mode used and regardless of whether position on the first line falls on an integer position or a non-integer position; and
after deriving the plurality of reference samples positioned on the first line and outside of the current block, generating a prediction image of the current block using the plurality of derived reference samples that are positioned outside of the current block including the one of the plurality of derived reference samples derived by projecting the interpolated value on the second line onto the first line, the prediction image being generated by projecting the plurality of derived reference samples in a prediction direction.
6. The decoder according to claim 5 , wherein
the interpolating includes using a one-dimensional spatial bilinear interpolation filter.
7. The decoder according to claim 5 , wherein
the interpolating includes using a one-dimensional spatial 4-tap interpolation filter.
8. The decoder according to claim 5 , wherein
the circuitry further performs, after the deriving the plurality of reference samples positioned on the first line and outside of the current block, smoothing the plurality of derived reference samples, and
the prediction image of the current block is generated using the plurality of derived reference samples after the smoothing the plurality of derived reference samples is performed.
9. An encoding method, comprising: generating an interpolated value on a second line outside of a current block by interpolating a value on the second line outside of the current block using values of encoded pixels on the second line, the encoded pixels on the second line being located outside of the current block; after generating the interpolated value on the second line outside the current block, deriving a plurality of reference samples for intra prediction of the current block, the plurality of derived reference samples being positioned on a first line perpendicular to the second block and being located outside of the current block, wherein one of the plurality of derived reference samples is derived by projecting the interpolated value on the second line onto the first line at a position on the first line dependent on a directional prediction mode used and regardless of whether position on the first line falls on an integer position or a non-integer position; and after deriving the plurality of reference samples positioned on the first line and outside of the current block, generating a prediction image of the current block using the plurality of derived reference samples that are positioned outside of the current block including the one of the plurality of derived reference samples derived by projecting the interpolated value on the second line onto the first line, the prediction image being generated by projecting the plurality of derived reference samples in a prediction direction.
10. A decoding method, comprising: generating an interpolated value on a second line outside of a current block by interpolating a value on the second line outside of the current block using values of encoded pixels on the second line, the encoded pixels on the second line being located outside of the current block; after venerating the interpolated value on the second line outside the current block, deriving a plurality of reference samples for intra prediction of the current block, the plurality of derived reference samples being positioned on a first line perpendicular to the second block and being located outside of the current block, wherein one of the plurality of derived reference samples is derived by projecting the interpolated value on the second line onto the first line at a position on the first line dependent on a directional prediction mode used and regardless of whether position on the first line falls on an integer position or a non-integer position; and after deriving the plurality of reference samples positioned on the first line and outside of the current block, generating a prediction image of the current block using the plurality of derived reference samples that are positioned outside of the current block including the one of the plurality of derived reference samples derived by protecting the interpolated value on the second line onto the first line, the prediction image being generated by projecting the plurality of derived reference samples in a prediction direction.
11. The encoder according to claim 1 , wherein
(i) the first line is an upper line located adjacently above an upper edge of the current block, the second line is a left line located adjacently to a left of a left edge of the current block, and the interpolated value is projected to a pixel that is on the upper line and left of the left line, or
(ii) the first line is the left line, the second line is the upper line, and the interpolated value is projected to a pixel that is on the left line and above the upper line.
12. The decoder according to claim 5 , wherein
(i) the first line is an upper line located adjacently above an upper edge of the current block, the second line is a left line located adjacently to a left of a left edge of the current block, and the interpolated value is projected to a pixel that is on the upper line and left of the left line, or
(ii) the first line is the left line, the second line is the upper line, and the interpolated value is projected to a pixel that is on the left line and above the upper line.