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 ...

In MPEG Layer III coding the compression gain is mainly achieved through the unequal distribution of energy in the different frequency bands, the use of the psychoacoustic model, and Huffman coding.

RedShark Replay: The one where Phil Rhodes doesn't mince his words in wondering why not! For some reason(!) the world has failed to take any notice of the article I wrote a while ago on the subject of ...