2D-VLC | two-dimensional variable length code |
3D-VLC | three-dimensional variable length code |
AAL | ATM adaptation layer |
ABT | adaptive block transform |
ATM | asynchronous transfer mode |
BD | boundary difference |
BISDN | broadband ISDN |
BMA | block matching algorithm |
CABAC | context-based adaptive arithmetic coding |
CAT | category |
CBP | coded block pattern |
CBR | constant bit rate |
Cb, Cr(u, v) | chrominance components |
CCF | cross correlation function |
CCIR | International Radio Consultative Committee (now called ITU) |
CIF | common intermediate format |
DCT | discrete cosine transform |
DIFF | difference between DC coefficients |
DPCM | differential pulse code modulation |
DSCQS | double stimulus continuous quality score |
DSIS | double stimulus impairment scale |
DSM | digital storage media |
DTS | decoding time stamp |
DVD | digital versatile (video) disc |
DWT | discrete wavelet transform |
EBCOT | embedded block coding with optimised truncation |
ELNUM | enhancement layer number |
EOB | end of block |
EZW | embedded zero tree |
FFT | fast Fourier transform |
FLC | fixed length code |
FR-TV | full reference TV |
FSM | full search method |
GOB | group of blocks |
GOP | group of pictures |
HBMA | hierarchical block matching algorithm |
HDTV | high definition television |
HVS | human visual system |
ICT | irreversible colour transform |
IEC | International Electrotechnical Commission |
INTER | interframe |
INTRA | intraframe |
IDCT | inverse DCT |
IP | internet protocol |
IQ, Q-1 | inverse quantiser |
ISDN | integrated services digital network |
ISO | International Standards Organisation |
ITC, TC-1 | inverse transform |
ITU-T | International Telecommunication Union (telegraphy section) |
JPEG | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
L(Y) | luminance component |
LAN | local area network |
LIP | list of insignificant pixels |
LIS | list of insignificant set |
LPF | lowpass filter |
LSB | least significant bit |
LSP | list of significant pixels |
MAE | mean absolute error |
MB | macroblock |
MC | motion compensation |
MCBPC | combined macroblock and coded block pattern |
MCU | multipoint control unit |
ME | motion estimation |
MOS | mean opinion score |
MPEG | Motion Picture Experts Group |
MSB | most significant bit |
MSE | mean-squared error |
MV | motion vector |
MVD | motion vector data |
MVDB | motion vector data for B-pictures |
MVDS | motion vector data for shape |
NAL | network adaptation layer |
NR-TV | no reference TV |
NTSC | National Television System Committee |
OFDM | orthogonal frequency division multiplex |
PAL | phase alternate line |
PBP | priority break point |
PCRD | post compression rate distortion |
PES | packetised elementary stream |
PSNR | peak signal-to-noise ratio |
PSTN | public switched telephone network |
PTS | presentation time reference |
Q | quantiser |
QCIF | quarter of CIF |
RCT | reversible colour transform |
RGB | red, green and blue colour primaries |
RLNUM | reference layer number |
RM | reference model |
ROI | region of interest |
RR-TV | reduced reference TV |
RTP | real time transport protocol |
RVLC | reversible variable length code |
SAC | syntax-based arithmetic coding |
SECAM | sequential couleur avec memoire |
SIF | source input format |
SOT | special orientation tree |
SPIHT | set partitioning in hierarchical tree |
SSCQE | single stimulus continuous quality evaluation |
ST | statistical table |
STC | systems time clock |
subQCIF | one ninth of CIF |
TC | transform coding |
TM | test model |
UBR | unspecified bit rate |
VBR | variable bit rate |
VCL | video coding layer |
VCR | video cassette recorder |
VLC | variable length code |
VLD | variable length decode |
WT | weighting table |