 
Contents
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Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................
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Scope ............................................................................................................................................................
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2
Normative references.....................................................................................................................................
1
3
Definitions, abbreviations and symbols .........................................................................................................
1
4
General .........................................................................................................................................................
12
5
Interchange format requirements ...................................................................................................................
23
6
Encoder requirements ...................................................................................................................................
23
7
Decoder requirements ...................................................................................................................................
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Annex A  Mathematical definitions........................................................................................................................
24
Annex B  Compressed data formats........................................................................................................................
31
Annex C  Huffman table specification....................................................................................................................
50
Annex D  Arithmetic coding ..................................................................................................................................
54
Annex E  Encoder and decoder control procedures ................................................................................................
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Annex F  Sequential DCT-based mode of operation...............................................................................................
87
Annex G  Progressive DCT-based mode of operation.............................................................................................
119
Annex H  Lossless mode of operation ....................................................................................................................
132
Annex J  Hierarchical mode of operation................................................................................................................
137
Annex K  Examples and guidelines........................................................................................................................
143
Annex L  Patents....................................................................................................................................................
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Annex M  Bibliography..........................................................................................................................................
181
CCITT Rec. T.81 (1992 E)
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