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Library of Congress Catalogjng-in-Publication Data

Handbook of image and video processing / editor, Al Bovik.-2nd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-12-119792-1 (alk. paper)

1. Image processing-Digital techniques Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Video compression Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Bovik, Alan C. (Alan Conrad), 1958-
TA1637.H36 2005
2005045218
621.36'7-dc22

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ISBN: 0-12-119792-1

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Editor

Al Bovik is the Keys and Joan Curry/CuUen Trust Endowed Chair in the Department...