Abstract : Data
Compression The complete Reference by Salomon is a comprehensive reference for the many different types
and methods of data
compression, which includes detailed taxonomy, an analysis of the most common methods. The author has included discussions on various techniques data compression, their use and comparative benefits. The book is well structured into the main branches of the data compression field: run length encoding,
statistical methods dictionary-based methods, image compression, audio compression, and video compression.
The author has provided detailed descriptions and explanations of the most well-known and frequently used techniques. This is very helpful book both for technical specialists and non specialists. The book provides an invaluable reference material for all computer engineers, electronics and Communications engineers, signal/images processing engineers and all other professionals involved with applications of data compression.
The Contents of this book are well organized into main chapters like – Introduction to Data Compression; Basic Techniques; Statistical Methods; Dictionary Methods; Image Compression; Wavelet Methods; Video Compression; Audio compression; Other Methods; Answers to Exercises; Bibliography; Glossary; Joining the Data Compression Community.
A very useful book for fast learning and practicing data compression
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