Redundancy

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This lecture introduces redundancy in image data, defining it as repetitive or unnecessary information arising from repeated values or correlations. It distinguishes explicit redundancy, where identical symbols occur multiple times and can be reduced by Run-Length Coding (RLC), from implicit redundancy, which is present indirectly through relationships or correlations and can be addressed by predictive coding. Worked examples include the sequence A A A A B B encoded as (A,4)(B,2) and a 3x3 pixel matrix scanned column-wise to produce (10,1)(20,2)(10,1)(20,2). A flowchart classifies redundancy into coding, inter-pixel, psycho-visual, and chromatic types. Coding redundancy is quantified using information I = log2(1/P) = -log2(P) bits, with coding redundancy equal to average bits used minus entropy, totaling M x N x L_avg. Inter-pixel (spatial/geometrical) redundancy is illustrated with pixel blocks and moving-car frames, distinguishing intra-frame spatial from inter-frame temporal correlation; reduction techniques include predictive coding, bit-plane coding, RLC, and dictionary-based algorithms. Psycho-visual redundancy exploits human visual system limitations via quantization (e.g., reducing 256 gray levels to 16), while chromatic redundancy exploits color-channel correlation. The lesson concludes with fidelity and distortion, listing objective measures (error, SNR, PSNR) and a subjective 1-to-5 rating scale from Poor to Excellent.

Chapters

1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

   The lecture opens with the slide 'Introduction to Redundancy,' defining redundancy as repetitive or unnecessary information in image data that occurs when values are repeated or correlated. It states 'Redundancy can be Explicit or Implicit' and focuses on explicit redundancy, where redundant information is directly and repeatedly present. A data sequence example shows 'A A A A B B' converting to the Run-Length Representation '(A, 4) (B, 2),' and an image example shows a pixel matrix scanned column-wise to produce '(10,1) (20,2) (10,1) (20,2),' demonstrating Run-Length Coding (RLC).

2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

   The instructor continues the explicit redundancy examples, reinforcing that 'the same information or symbols occur multiple times.' The data sequence (A, A, A, A, B, B) and the image pixel matrix are revisited with arrows showing the conversion to Run-Length Representation. The slide underlines key terms like 'repetitive or unnecessary information' and 'directly and repeatedly present,' using tables and step-by-step column-wise scanning to illustrate how RLC compresses repetitive data.

3. 5:00 – 10:00 05:00-10:00

   The topic shifts to '2. Implicit Redundancy,' with red underlines over 'indirectly' and 'through relationships or correlations,' noting Predictive Coding as a reduction technique. Example 1 shows a 2x2 grid (00, 11, 00, 10) labeled 'Original' mapping to a 'Pattern 1' grid (0,1,0,1) and a green 'Pattern 2' grid. A flowchart under 'Types of Redundancy:' branches from a top 'REDUNDANCY' box into Coding, Inter-Pixel, Psycho-Visual, and Chromatic Redundancy. A legend defines P(y_k), y_k, l_k, with a box stating total bits = M x N x L_avg and the formula I = log2(1/P) circled.

4. 10:00 – 15:00 10:00-15:00

   The slide '1. Coding Redundancy' appears with a red checkmark, bullets on extra/unnecessary bits, and the formula 'I = log(1/P) = -log2(P) bits.' Green boxes state 'Coding Redundancy = Average bits used to Code - Entropy' and end with '= M x N x L_avg.' The next slide, '2. Inter-Pixel Redundancy,' lists reduction techniques: Predictive Coding, Bit Plane Coding, Run-Length Coding (RLC), and Dictionary-Based Algorithms. A right-hand diagram titled '2. INTER-PIXEL REDUNDANCY' displays a soft pixel block and three moving-car frames illustrating spatial versus temporal redundancy.

5. 15:00 – 20:00 15:00-20:00

   Inter-pixel redundancy is explained as caused by 'correlation between neighboring pixels,' also called spatial or geometrical redundancy, distinguishing intra-frame (spatial) from inter-frame (temporal) redundancy with examples of constant backgrounds and successive video frames. The lesson transitions to psycho-visual redundancy, noting the human eye is not equally sensitive to all visual information, and chromatic redundancy based on color channel correlation. Fidelity and distortion are defined, listing objective measures like error, SNR, and PSNR alongside a subjective 1 to 5 rating scale.

6. 20:00 – 22:59 20:00-22:59

   The segment covers psycho-visual and chromatic redundancy in image compression, explaining how human visual system limitations allow data reduction. Quantization is highlighted as a common technique, with an example reducing 256 gray levels to 16. Chromatic redundancy exploits correlation between color channels. The lesson concludes by defining fidelity and distortion, distinguishing objective metrics (Error, SNR, PSNR) from subjective perception scales rated Poor to Excellent.

The lecture builds a coherent taxonomy of image redundancy. It begins with the core definition and the explicit/implicit distinction, using RLC examples to make explicit redundancy concrete. It then generalizes into a four-type flowchart (coding, inter-pixel, psycho-visual, chromatic) and quantifies coding redundancy via information theory (I = -log2(P), total bits M x N x L_avg). Inter-pixel redundancy is tied to spatial and temporal correlation with visual diagrams, while psycho-visual and chromatic types exploit human perception and color-channel correlation. The closing fidelity/distortion section connects compression to quality assessment through objective (SNR, PSNR) and subjective (1-5 scale) measures. Central ideas are the redundancy taxonomy and reduction techniques; minor details include specific example values and slide annotations.