Monday, June 27, 2011

Data Compression I

1.What is data compression?
Data compression is mostly used in communication devices such as mobile phone because it allows devices to transmit or stor the same amount of data ( a video for example) in fewer bits.

2. What is a data compression ratio ?
Data compression ratio, also known as compression power, is a term used to describe the reduction in data size using a data compression algorithm.

3.Why is data compression an important technique for the online world?

Data compression allows us to stor information digitally, overcomes the sice limitations of storage devices. Important in transmitting over communication networks.


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