An effective mode decision method for multi-view video coding

Multi-view video coding (MVC) is an essential technique in video processing, while the huge computational complexity of mode decision limits its widespread application. This paper presents a fast mode decision algorithm to significantly reduce the computational burden. The mode is predicted through various schemes, and the best prediction is determined by a new proposed reliable method. The best coding mode can be obtained through the given accurate prediction. Comparing with existed mode prediction decision algorithms, our algorithm will present precise prediction. Simulation results shows the effectiveness in reducing computational complexity without any obvious PSNR loss.