Iterated Systems Principal Scientist Publishes Book on Fractal Imaging.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 1997-- Ning Lu, Ph.D. presents the logic, technology, and various uses of fractal imaging Iterated Systems, a leader in developing multimedia technologies for network applications, today announced the publication of the book Fractal Imaging, authored by Ning Lu, Ph.D., one of the company's senior scientists. The book examines fractal imaging using affine transformations (mathematics) affine transformation - A linear transformation followed by a translation. Given a matrix M and a vector v, A(x) = Mx + v is a typical affine transformation. and features a most impressive use of the technology - digital image compression Noun 1. image compression - the compression of graphics for storage or transmission compression - encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required . Fractal Imaging promotes understanding of the mathematics and science behind the many products based on Fractal Transform The fractal transform is a technique invented by Michael Barnsley et al. to perform lossy image compression. This first practical fractal compression system for digital images resembles a vector quantization system using the image itself as the codebook. technology. Much of the information has never before been available to the general public; thereby, making Fractal Imaging a must-have for scientists and engineers interested in fractal imaging technology and its applications. "Image and picture are two totally different concepts," explains Lu. "Fractal transforms describe images beyond their picture limits. As a matter of fact, the trend of today's digital imaging is exactly the departure of imaging from picturing. Fractal Imaging wants to show this departure from a unique exciting angle." Lu earned an MS at Bucharest University in 1984 and his Ph.D. from Rice University in 1990. For the last six years Lu has led Iterated Systems' algorithm algorithm (ăl`gərĭth'əm) or algorism (–rĭz'əm) [for Al-Khowarizmi], a clearly defined procedure for obtaining the solution to a general type of problem, often numerical. development on various projects and products including Fractal Imager version 1.1, which is included with the book on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . Fractal Imaging boasts a foreword fore·word n. A preface or an introductory note, as for a book, especially by a person other than the author. foreword Noun an introductory statement to a book Noun 1. by world-renowned fractal imaging scientist and Iterated Systems co-founder, Michael Barnsley, Ph.D. "This book was written from a unique point of view; that of a mathematician with a doctorate in geometry and topology Geometry and Topology (ISSN 1364-0380 online, 1465-3060 printed) is a peer-refereed, international mathematics research journal devoted to geometry and topology, and their applications. who turns his hand to computational engineering Computational engineering is a relatively new discipline of engineering. It is typically offered as a masters or doctorate program at several institutions. This is not to be confused with computer engineering (related to building computers). problems," states Barnsley. "The core of this book describes the development of a state-of-the- art fractal image compression system." Published by Academic Press, Fractal Imaging is now available for purchase for $49.95 through AP's Web site: www.apcatalog.com. A general description, key features and contents of the book are also available on both AP's site and Iterated Systems Web site: www.iterated.com About Iterated Systems Atlanta-based Iterated Systems is a leader in developing technologies and products that enable the delivery of multimedia information to a networked audience. Through its technologies, products and strategic alliances, Iterated is developing a new level of quality in digital media of all kinds including: video, still image, and audio; with a goal of changing the way in which businesses communicate and share information around the world. For more information, contact Iterated Systems at Suite 600, Seven Piedmont Piedmont, region, Italy Piedmont (pēd`mŏnt), Ital. Piemonte, region (1991 pop. 4,302,565), 9,807 sq mi (25,400 sq km), NW Italy, bordering on France in the west and on Switzerland in the north. Center, Atlanta, GA 30305-1530; toll-free in the U.S. 800.437.2285; telephone outside the U.S. +1 404.264.8000; fax 404.264.8300; World Wide Web in Europe: http://www.iterated.co.uk; in the U.S.: http://www.iterated.com Copyright c 1997. All Rights Reserved. Fractal Imaging, copyright c 1997, Academic Press. CONTACT: Jim Cavedo Iterated Systems 404/264-8000 jcavedo@iterated.com |
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