Wavelet Analysis for Image Processing

Wavelet transforms have become increasingly important in image compression since wavelets allow both time and frequency analysis simultaneously. This paper investigates the fundamental concept behind the wavelet transform and provides an overview of some improved algorithms on the wavelet transform. The latter part of this paper emphasize on lifting scheme which is an improved technique based on the wavelet transform.

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