MPEG-4 based modifications for an CNN segmentation chip

The suitability of an existing cellular nonlinear network (CNN) chip for MPEG-4 core profile shape segmentation is investigated. The chip and the algorithm it is based on are found to be suitable for shape segmentation and additional templates are proposed to enhance the chip's MPEG-4 suitability. Additional uses for the CNN chip are found in MPEG-4 encoder computational power demand reduction.