Data Compression in Digital SystemsData 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. |
Contents
Part IMarketplace | 17 |
Marketplace Factors | 36 |
Part IIAlgorithms | 51 |
Compression Algorithms for Diffuse Data | 75 |
Part IIIApplications | 131 |
CommunicationsNetwork Applications | 176 |
CommunicationsBroadcasting Applications | 224 |
ConsumerElectronics Applications | 241 |
Publishing Applications | 290 |
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