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ISO/IEC 12042:1993

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Abstract

Specifies an algorithm for the reduction of the number of bits required to represent information. This process is known as data compression. The algorithm uses binary arithmetic coding and provides lossless compression and is intended for use in information interchange.

Document information

  • Standard from ISO/IEC
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  • Edition: 1
  • Document type: IS
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  • Publisher ISO/IEC
  • Distributor ISO/IEC
  • ICS 35.220.20
  • ISO TC ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 23

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  • Adopted from: ECMA-159
  • Joinded work item: ISO/IEC 12042:1993