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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 05, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2003
Hiroyuki Katata, Chiba, JP;
Tadashi Uchiumi, Urayasu, JP;
Takashi Yasumoto, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Shinya Hasegawa, Chiba, JP;
Shingo Nagataki, Chiba, JP;
Masatoshi Tsujimoto, Chiba, JP;
Motohiro Itoh, Chiba, JP;
Hiroyuki Katata, Chiba, JP;
Tadashi Uchiumi, Urayasu, JP;
Takashi Yasumoto, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Shinya Hasegawa, Chiba, JP;
Shingo Nagataki, Chiba, JP;
Masatoshi Tsujimoto, Chiba, JP;
Motohiro Itoh, Chiba, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A sub-sampling portion () sub-samples images of data corresponding to the left and right viewpoints. A joining method selector () selects the joining method that minimizes the discontinuity at the boundary in the joined image when the sub-sampled images of data are joined. A joining portion () joins the plurality of images data, based on the selected joining method. An encoder () encodes the joined image data, and a joining method encoder () encodes the information of the joining method. A multiplexer () multiplexes these pieces of coded data. In this way, the continuity of the joined image is improved, whereby the coding efficiency is enhanced.