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quasi-lossless compression

In video and multimedia applications, the bit-rate reduction of an image signal, by an algorithm that recognizes the high degree of correlation ascertainable in specific images.
Note 1: The final image does not replicate the original when viewed in direct comparison, but the losses are designed to be unrecognizable under the intended display conditions.
Note 2: The algorithm may often… (Read More →)

Query

Any operation which obtains either data or attributes from an object [POSIX.6].

query call

In adaptive high-frequency (HF) radio, an automatic-link-establishment (ALE) call that requests responses from stations having connectivity to the destination specified in the call.

queue

A set of items, such as telephone calls or packets, arranged in sequence.
Note: Queues are used to store events occurring at random times and to service them according to a prescribed discipline that may be fixed or adaptive.

queue traffic

1. A series of outgoing or incoming calls waiting for service.
2. In a store-and-forward switching center, the outgoing messages awaiting transmission at the outgoing line position.

queuing

The process of entering elements into or removing elements from a queue.

queuing delay

1. In a switched network, the time between the completion of signaling by the call originator and the arrival of a ringing signal at the call receiver.
Note: Queues may be caused by delays at the originating switch, intermediate switches, or the call receiver servicing switch.
2. In a data network, the sum of the delays between the request for… (Read More →)

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