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Compression framework incorporating decoding commands

  • US 6,377,706 B1
  • Filed: 05/12/1998
  • Issued: 04/23/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/12/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for processing compressed image data, comprising:

  • receiving electronic image data representing an original image;

    generating a compressed image data file from the received electronic image data that includes first information for decompressing the original image, wherein codebook data is selected for the image data;

    incorporating second information into the image data file after compression, the second information comprising instructions which update previously stored codeword data and alter an appearance of a decoded image relative to the original image;

    identifying the second information; and

    decoding compressed image data contained in the compressed image data file according to the first information and the identified second information to update previously stored codeword data and form processed electronic image data of the decoded image, the decoded image representing an altered version of the original image processed.

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