EE596: Image and Video Coding

To provide an understanding of the principles underlying the processing of image and video signals and to provide in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art coding techniques, internationally standardized compression algorithms, error resilience techniques and related systems and technology.

NO. OF CREDITS: 3
COMPULSORY/OPTIONAL: OPTIONAL
PREREQUISITES: EE257, EE325

MAIN TOPICS AND INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

TOPICS

Principles of digital signal compression

Basic coding techniques for still images and video sequences

Image/Video coding Standards

Emerging and Future Video Coding Technologies

Image/video quality evaluation

Packet video transmissions

Robustness of video coders

Error resilience in video coders

Laboratory work + Mini project + Assignment

Student will be able to,

ILO1: Demonstrate a coherent and systematic understanding of the main concepts in image and video compression.

ILO2: Apply theoretical and research-based knowledge in image and video coding to designs.

ILO3: Evaluate, utilize and develop state-of-the-art coding techniques for future media applications.

ILO4: Identify, analyze and solve complex problems, enhance of the performance of existing systems and design novel algorithms and algorithmic tools.

NO	RECOMMENDED TEXT
1	M. Ghanbari, Standard codecs: image compression to advanced video coding, Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2011
2	Iain E. Richardson, The H.264 Advanced Video Compression Standard, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2010
3	Thomas B. Moeslund, Introduction to Video and Image Processing, Springer-Verlag London, 2012

TIME ALLOCATION	HOURS
Lectures	32
Tutorials	2
Assignments/Mini Project	16
Laboratories	6

ASSESMENT	PERCENTAGE
Assignments	10
Laboratory Work	15
Mini Project	25
END Semester Exam	50