Enhancing Lossless Image Compression through Smart Partitioning, Selective Encoding, and Wavelet Analysis

International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJECE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : M. Sri Raghavendra, Pasuluri Bindu Swetha, K. Sreenivasulu, B. V. Srinivasulu, V. Jyothsna

10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V11I5P120

How to Cite?

M. Sri Raghavendra, Pasuluri Bindu Swetha, K. Sreenivasulu, B. V. Srinivasulu, V. Jyothsna, "Enhancing Lossless Image Compression through Smart Partitioning, Selective Encoding, and Wavelet Analysis," SSRG International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 5, pp. 207-219, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V11I5P120

Abstract:

This paper presents a cutting-edge algorithmic framework for lossless image compression, directly addressing the limitations and quality compromises inherent in existing compression models. Traditional approaches often fail to effectively balance efficiency with quality retention across various image complexities, leading to degraded image fidelity. Our proposed framework distinguishes itself by adeptly integrating smart partitioning, selective encoding, and wavelet coefficient analysis, thereby achieving marked improvements in compression efficiency without sacrificing image quality. Essential to the framework's efficacy is a methodical approach to image preprocessing, which ensures images are in an optimal state for processing. Through rigorous images and evaluation against industry standards such as JPEG2000 and PNG, the proposed model demonstrated exceptional performance enhancements: achieving compression ratios up to 4.2:1, enhancing Peak Signalto-Noise Ratios (PSNR) to 49 dB for low complexity images, and maintaining Structural Similarity Index (SSIM) values as high as 0.99. These quantitative outcomes not only underline the model's superior compression capability but also its robustness in preserving the structural and perceptual quality of images across varying complexities. The significance of this research lies in its potential to redefine benchmarks within the lossless image compression domain, as evidenced by its superior performance metrics. Further exploration into machine learning for partitioning automation, real-time adaptive encoding mechanisms, and expanded framework applicability promises to optimize compression efficiency further. Ultimately, this study lays a foundational stone for future advancements in digital image management, addressing the critical need for high-efficiency, quality-conserving image compression solutions.

Keywords:

Lossless image compression, Smart partitioning, Selective encoding, Wavelet coefficient analysis, Image quality preservation, Real-time processing.

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