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VARIABLE LENGTH CODING [1 record]

Record 1 2006-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Codes (Software)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Telecommunications Transmission
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

A reversible procedure for coding that assigns shorter code-words to frequent events and longer code-words to less frequent events.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Codes (Logiciels)
  • Infographie
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Procédure réversible de codage, affectant des mots de code plus courts aux événements fréquents et des mots de code plus longs aux événements moins fréquents.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Códigos (Soporte lógico)
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
  • Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
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