Encoding and decoding methods
CA 1330597 C · Owner: Nec Corporation · Inventors: Shimada, Michio
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An encoding method for producing a code associated with inputted information comprises several steps. Firstly if a, numerical representation of the inputted information is smaller than a predetermined numerical value a predetermined operation is applied to the information. A residual remaining after a result of the operation is divided by the numerical value is produced as an interim result. If the numerical representation of the inputted information is not smaller than the numerical value a, predetermined conversion is applied to the information and a result of the conversion is produced as an interim result. A further step involves applying a predetermined code conversion to the interim …
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- Granted July 5, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 5, 2011.
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