Data Compression In Digital Systems
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Overview
Beginning with early history and continuing to leading-edge applications and technology of data compression, this comprehensive account will enlighten a diverse audience. Information system managers, product and market analysis, and consultants who need to become acquainted with data compression technology and understand how it is changing the world of digital systems will gain valuable knowledge from the text. In addition, the book provides system designers, developers, engineers, programmers, and scientists with the knowledge needed to apply data compression in applications and products.Synopsis
Data compression is now indispensable to products and services of many industries including computers, communications, healthcare, publishing and entertainment. This invaluable resource introduces this area to information system managers and others who need to understand how it is changing the world of digital systems. For those who know the technology well, it reveals what happens when data compression is used in real-world applications and provides guidance for future technology development.
Booknews
Blends introductory material on what data compression is and how it operates with an in-depth look at how data compression is used in real-world applications. Arrangement is in four sections, beginning with an introduction to the user requirements for data compression and the marketplace constraints and rules that affect its application. A thorough explanation of the most important algorithms for text, speech, audio, image, and video data follows. The third section is a guide to the use of data compression in the computer, communications, consumer-electronics, publishing, entertainment, and healthcare industries. The final section covers decisions and techniques used for incorporating data compression in current and future digital systems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.