What is run-length encoding?
data storage type: n (number of times a value is there), v (value that is repeated n times)
What does lossless mean?
Original picture can be created from compressed picture
What is DICOM?
Digital imaging and communications in medicine. A file format and standar for medical images.
What is chain coding?
Binary image compression - For every foreground object a sequence tracing the boundary is made starting from a given point (see images)
Run length coding in binary images:
Only need to describe the foreground. So for every row in the picture containing an object a vector is made showing start and stob - can have more start and stop.