This research project investigates multi-resolution pyramid decompositions for images, generated by wavelet-type kernels, which are compatible with human visual system processing and which provide efficient image coding. The generating kernels and their bases are analyzed for their truncation, entropy reduction, and rate-distortion theoretic properties relevant to the best visual result for a given bit rate. Both still and moving (video) images are treated.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Computer and Communication Foundations (CCF)
Application #
9004758
Program Officer
Aubrey M. Bush
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-09-01
Budget End
1994-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$328,906
Indirect Cost
Name
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Troy
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
12180