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Book Synopsis1 Overview.- 1.1 Representation of Information.- 1.2 Data CompressionWhat Is It and Why Is It Needed.- 1.3 Historical Origins of Data Compression.- 1.4 Marketplace Trends Relating to Data Compression.- 1.5 Data Compression Algorithms.- 1.6 Applications for Data Compression.- 1.7 Integrating Data Compression in Digital Systems.- 1.8 Summary.- IMarketplace.- 2 Data Compression in the Marketplace.- 3 Marketplace Factors.- IIAlgorithms.- 4 Compression Algorithms for Symbolic Data.- 5 Compression Algorithms for Diffuse Data.- IIIApplications.- 6 Computer Applications.- 7 CommunicationsNetwork Applications.- 8 CommunicationsBroadcasting Applications.- 9 Consumer-Electronics Applications.- 10 Publishing Applications.- 11 Entertainment Applications.- 12 Healthcare Applications.- IVDigital Systems.- 13 Digital System Design.- 14 Managing Compressed Data.- 15 A Window On The Future.- Acronyms and Abbreviations.- References.
Table of Contents1 Overview.- 1.1 Representation of Information.- 1.2 Data Compression—What Is It and Why Is It Needed.- 1.3 Historical Origins of Data Compression.- 1.4 Marketplace Trends Relating to Data Compression.- 1.5 Data Compression Algorithms.- 1.6 Applications for Data Compression.- 1.7 Integrating Data Compression in Digital Systems.- 1.8 Summary.- I—Marketplace.- 2 Data Compression in the Marketplace.- 2.1 Digital Systems and Applications Trends.- 2.2 The Role of Data Compression.- 2.3 End-User Expectations for Data Compression.- 2.4 Applications: From Dreams to Mass Markets.- 2.5 Summary.- Appendix 2A—Channel Bandwidth.- Appendix 2B—Media Characteristics.- 3 Marketplace Factors.- 3.1 Industry Convergence on Digital Data Representation.- 3.2 Standards for Open Systems.- 3.3 Data Compression Standards and Standards Compliance.- 3.4 Data Compression for Closed Processes.- 3.5 Proprietary, Patented, and Shared Data Compression Technology.- 3.6 Summary.- II—Algorithms.- 4 Compression Algorithms for Symbolic Data.- 4.1 Modeling and Coding.- 4.2 Symbolic Data Compression.- 4.3 Run-Length Coding.- 4.4 Huffman Coding.- 4.5 Arithmetic Coding.- 4.6 Dictionary Compression.- 4.7 State-of-the-Art Symbolic Data Compression and Beyond.- 4.8 Summary.- 5 Compression Algorithms for Diffuse Data.- 5.1 Diffuse Data Compression.- 5.2 Speech Coding.- 5.3 Audio Coding.- 5.4 Image Compression.- 5.5 Video Compression.- 5.6 Alternative Image and Video Compression Methods.- 5.7 Summary.- III—Applications.- 6 Computer Applications.- 6.1 Industry Overview.- 6.2 Computer Storage Hierarchy.- 6.3 Tape Storage Devices.- 6.4 Magnetic Disk Storage.- 6.5 Optical Disc Storage.- 6.6 Solid-State Files.- 6.7 Main Storage.- 6.8 System Software.- 6.9 Database Systems.- 6.10 User Programs.- 6.11 User Data.- 6.12 Chip-to-Chip Compression.- 6.13 Multimedia Computers.- 6.14 Summary.- 7 Communications—Network Applications.- 7.1 Industry Overview.- 7.2 Voice Telecommunications.- 7.3 Data Communications Networks.- 7.4 FAX.- 7.5 Teleconferencing.- 7.6 Audiographics.- 7.7 Videophone.- 7.8 Videoconferencing.- 7.9 Telemetry Systems.- 7.10 Summary.- 8 Communications—Broadcasting Applications.- 8.1 Broadcasting Overview.- 8.2 Terrestrial Broadcast Television.- 8.3 Direct Broadcast Satellite.- 8.4 Cable Television.- 8.5 Telco Video.- 8.6 Wireless Cable.- 8.7 Digital Radio.- 8.8 Summary.- 9 Consumer-Electronics Applications.- 9.1 Industry Overview.- 9.2 Digital Audio—Stereo Gear and Home Theater.- 9.3 Digital Television.- 9.4 Digital Set-Top Boxes.- 9.5 Digital VCRs and Camcorders.- 9.6 Digital Video Disc.- 9.7 Digital Photography.- 9.8 Digital Cameras.- 9.9 Photo CD.- 9.10 Interactive Multimedia Systems.- 9.11 Multimedia PCs.- 9.12 Multifunction Office Machines.- 9.13 Digital Speech Products.- 9.14 Summary.- 10 Publishing Applications.- 10.1 Industry Overview.- 10.2 Traditional Publishing.- 10.3 Electronic Publishing.- 10.4 Summary.- 11 Entertainment Applications.- 11.1 Industry Overview.- 11.2 Media Production and Distribution.- 11.3 Media Archiving.- 11.4 Summary.- 12 Healthcare Applications.- 12.1 Industry Overview.- 12.2 Medical Imaging Systems.- 12.3 IMACS Operation.- 12.4 The Role of Data Compression in IMACS.- 12.5 IMACS Compression Issues.- 12.6 Summary.- IV—Digital Systems.- 13 Digital System Design.- 13.1 Data Compression—Do You Need It?.- 13.2 Selecting an Algorithm.- 13.3 Selecting an Implementation Technique.- 13.4 Where To Do Data Compression.- 13.5 Summary.- 14 Managing Compressed Data.- 14.1 Self-Identifying Compressed Data.- 14.2 Error-Proofing Compression Algorithms.- 14.3 Interaction Between Compression and Other Functions.- 14.4 Interaction Between Compression Algorithms.- 14.5 Operating on Compressed Data.- 14.6 Archiving Compressed Data.- 14.7 Summary.- 15 A Window On The Future.- 15.1 Trends and Directions.- 15.2 Future Applications.- 15.3 Future Digital System Technology.- 15.4 Living in a Changing World.- 15.5 Future Compression Algorithms.- 15.6 Conclusion.- Acronyms and Abbreviations.- References.
