Course Description
EE 612 Digital Communication Engineering II
Instructor
K.P. Subbalakshmi (Suba)
208 Burchard
Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Engg
Stevens Institute of Technology
Tel: 201 216 8641
Fax: 201 216 8246
e-mail: ksubbala@stevens-tech.edu
Schedule
- Classes : Tuesdays 6:15pm - 8:45 pm (Burchard 213)
- Office Hours : Wednesdays 11:00 - 12:00 (Burchard 208)
Text Book
Introduction to Data Compression,
Second Edition, Khalid Sayood,
Morgan Kaufman Publishers
Course Description
The objective of this course is to introduce current techniques in image/video compression. We will start with the basic theory behind thse
methods and follow it up with techniques that are used to augment the
performance of the compression algorithms. Image/Video compression standards
like JPEG, MPEG and H.263 will also be discussed.
Syllabus
Brief introduction to Information Theory; Scalar quantization; Vector
quantization - LBG algorithm, structured VQs; Transform Coding - KLT, DCT
LOT, wavelets; Subband Coding; Bit allocation techniques ; Video compression
- Motion estimation and compensation; Image and Video Coding standards:
JPEG, MPEG, H.263
Grading
- Biweekly homeworks: 30 %
- Open books/notes test : 30%
- Project: 40%
Other Points
- Some basic software is available for download at Sayood's
site. This can be used to develop
other routines that may be needed for your homeworks and project.
- A list of projects will be given in class. You are free to choose any
from that list or bring your own ideas for approval.
- The project will be evaluated based on:
- Originality of the solution
- Implementaion of the solution (demo)
- Written report
- Oral presentation (if time permits)
- Here are some links to useful sites.