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Fractal and Wavelet Image Compression Techniques (SPIE Tutorial Texts in Optical Engineering Vol. TT40)
Fractal and Wavelet Image Compression Techniques - SPIE Tutorial Texts in Optical Engineering Vol. TT40 Author:Stephen Welstead Interest in image compression for Internet and other multimedia applications has spurred research into compression techniques that will increase storage capabilities and transmission speed. This tutorial provides a practical guide to fractal and wavelet approaches--two techniques with exciting potential. It is intended for scientists, engineers,... more » researchers, and students. It provides both introductory information and implementation details. Three Windows-compatible software systems are included so that readers can explore the new technologies in depth. Complete C/C++ source code is provided, enabling readers to go beyond the accompanying software. The mathematical presentation is accessible to advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students in technical fields.« less