Image coding using parallel implementations of the embedded zerotree wavelet algorithm

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We explore here the implementation of Shapiro's embedded zerotree wavelet (EZW) image coding algorithms on an array of parallel processors. To this end, we first consider the problem of parallelizing the basic wavelet transform, discussing past work in this area and the compatibility of that work with the zerotree coding process. From this discussion, we present a parallel partitioning of the transform which is computationally efficient and which allows the wavelet coefficients to be coded with little or no additional inter-processor communication. The key to achieving low data dependence between the processors is to ensure that each processor contains only entire zerotrees of wavelet coefficients after the decomposition is complete. We next quantify the rate-distortion tradeoffs associated with different levels of parallelization for a few variations of the basic coding algorithm. Studying these results, we conclude that the quality of the coder decreases as the number of parallel processors used to implement it increases. Noting that the performance of the parallel algorithm might be unacceptably poor for large processor arrays, we also develop an alternate algorithm which always achieves the same rate-distortion performance as the original sequential EZW algorithm at the cost of higher complexity and reduced scalability.© (1996) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.

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