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Images transmitted over the world wide web are an excellent example of why data compression is important. Suppose we need to download a digitized color photograph over a computer's 33.6 kbps modem. If ...

Data compression has a wide array of computing applications. Additionally, data compression plays an integral role in streamlined organizational functionality and the timely transfer of data. Files ...

Image compression is an essential technique for efficient transmission and storage of images. The demands for transmission and storage of multimedia data are increasing exponentially. A gray scale ...