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On Source Coding for Networks

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Fleming, Michael Ian James (2004) On Source Coding for Networks. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/CY48-QJ71. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282004-170744

Abstract

In this thesis, I examine both applied and theoretical issues in network source coding.

The applied results focus on the construction of locally rate-distortion-optimal vector quantizers for networks. I extend an existing vector quantizer design algorithm for arbitrary network topologies [1] to allow for the use of side information at the decoder and for the presence of channel errors. I show how to implement the algorithm and use it to design codes for several different systems. The implementation treats both fixed-rate and variable-rate quantizer design and includes a discussion of convergence and complexity. Experimental results for several different systems demonstrate in practice some of the potential performance benefits (in terms of rate, distortion, and functionality) of incorporating a network's topology into the design of its data compression system.

The theoretical work covers several topics. Firstly, for a system with some side information known at both the encoder and the decoder, and some known only at the decoder, I derive the rate-distortion function and evaluate it for binary symmetric and Gaussian sources. I then apply the results for binary sources in evaluating the binary symmetric rate-distortion function for a system where the presence of side information at the decoder is unreliable. Previously, only upper and lower bounds were known for that problem. Secondly, I address with an example the question of whether feedback from a decoder to an encoder ever enlarges the achievable rate region for lossless network source coding of memoryless sources. Thirdly, I show how cutset methods can yield quick and simple rate-distortion converses for any source coding network. Finally, I present rate-distortion results for two different broadcast source coding systems.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:broadcast; feedback; multiple access; multiterminal; side information; vector quantization
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Electrical Engineering
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Effros, Michelle
Thesis Committee:
  • Effros, Michelle (chair)
  • Hassibi, Babak
  • Bruck, Jehoshua
  • McEliece, Robert J.
  • Low, Steven H.
Defense Date:10 May 2004
Record Number:CaltechETD:etd-05282004-170744
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282004-170744
DOI:10.7907/CY48-QJ71
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:2199
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Imported from ETD-db
Deposited On:01 Jun 2004
Last Modified:03 Feb 2021 20:16

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