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Journal Article

Fractal Wavelet Compression of Audio Signals

Authors: Wannamaker, Robert A.; Vrscay, Edward R.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 45 · Issue 7/8 · pp. 540–553 · July 1997

Abstract

A novel approach to audio signal compression is described which marries wavelet transform coding with fractal-based compression techniques. The signal is divided into frames which are subjected to a fast wavelet transform, with subsequent fractal coding of high-frequency wavelet coefficients using a collage approach. Results from initial implementation are examined. Compression ratios above 6:1 should ultimately be attainable with good-fidelity signal reconstruction.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
45
Issue
7/8
Pages
540–553
Publication date
July 6, 1997
Affiliation
Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article