Overview of Edge AI Super-Resolution Technology
Based on Well-Link self-developed edge AI super-resolution technology, it utilizes the computational power of mobile phone chips to enhance the image quality in real-time from 720P or 1080P to 2K resolution.
Core Advantages
- The Well-Link utilizes server-side rendering of a 720P image and synchronizes it to the edge through super-resolution to achieve a 2K resolution. Compared to rendering at 1080P, this reduces the hardware stress by 30% and bandwidth by 30%, while providing end-users with efficient real-time and better image quality.
- Well-Link is the first to use deep learning for super-resolution in the gaming industry. In large-scale production of AAA games, it can maintain a stable frame rate of 60FPS. The proprietary model can be fine-tuned according to the device to achieve the best results.
- Additionally, Well-Link has filed 10 patents related to this technology.
The principle of super-resolution (SR)
When the resolution of the image is lower than that of the display device (such as a smartphone or computer screen), the display device will directly enlarge the image and fill in the missing pixels through interpolation. Super-resolution can help compensate for the missing high-frequency information in the image, making it appear sharper and clearer.
Traditional Display Logic
Super Resolution Display Logic
Power Consumption
- On iOS devices, the additional power consumption for super-resolution is typically around 10-15%.
- On Android devices, the additional power consumption can range from 20-40%, but it can vary significantly depending on the device manufacturer and customized operating system.
Technical requirements
Software
- To integrate with Well-Links super-resolution SDK, you will need to establish a connection and follow the provided documentation and guidelines for implementation.
- The super-resolution technology currently supports native applications only and does not support web-based applications.
Hardware
- Apple device
- Iphone11 and above
- Ipad10
- Ipad mini 6th Gen
- Ipad air 4th Gen
- Ipad air 5th Gen
- Ipad Pro 3nd/4th/5th/6th Gen
- Android device support following chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon8 Gen1/8+ Gen1
- Qualcomm Snapdragon8 Gen2
- Qualcomm Snapdragon8 Gen3
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+
- MediaTek Dimensity 9000
- MediaTek Dimensity 9200
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300