Image encoding apparatus and method of same, video camera, image recording apparatus, and image transmission apparatus

摘要

An image encoding apparatus, comprising a dividing means for dividing an input image into N number of areas to generate N number of divided image signals corresponding to the areas; an encoding means for encoding the generated N number of divided image signals respectively to generate N number of encoded image signals, which encodes the image signals of the areas close to a boundary of the division by a predetermined encoding method and/or predetermined encoding conditions the same among the divided image signals giving less deterioration of the image quality in comparison with image signals of other areas; and an integrating means for integrating the generated N number of encoded image signals to generate a single encoded image signal in response to the input image.