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ZIG-ZAG SEQUENCE [2 records]

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Record 1 2006-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

A progressive coding process in which the zig-zag sequence is divided into bands of one or more contiguous coefficients, and each band is coded in one scan.

OBS

Source: Information Technology Vocabulary, extract of ISO/IEC 10918-1 (F/E).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Processus de codage progressif dans lequel la séquence en zigzag est divisée en bandes, chaque bande étant codée en un balayage.

OBS

Source : Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information, extrait de l'ISO/CEI 10918-1 (F/E).

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

A contiguous group of coefficients from the zig-zag sequence(in progressive mode coding).

OBS

Information Technology Vocabulary, extract of ISO/IEC 10918-1 (F/E).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Groupe contigu de coefficients de la séquence en zig zag (en mode codage progressif).

OBS

Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information, extrait de l'ISO/CEI 10918-1 (F/E).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
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