Introduction to Data Compression (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Multimedia Information and Systems)

Data Compression: The Art and Science of Data Compression is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand and utilize data compression techniques in their daily work.

With a comprehensive introduction to the theory underlying today's compression techniques, this book provides detailed instructions for their applications using numerous examples to explain the concepts.

Covering lossless and lossy compression, Huffman coding, arithmetic coding, dictionary techniques, context-based compression, and scalar and vector quantization, this book offers a working knowledge of data compression that can be applied in a variety of fields.

The author also explains established and emerging standards in depth, including JPEG 2000, JPEG-LS, MPEG-2, H.264, JBIG 2, ADPCM, LPC, CELP, MELP, iLBC, and the new HEVC standard.

Whether you're a student looking to gain a deeper understanding of data compression or a professional seeking to improve your skills in this area, Data Compression: The Art and Science of Data Compression is the perfect resource for you.