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mistercow on April 15, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: WebP - A new image format for the Web (by Google)

> such as Arithmetic coding

Isn't range coding widely viewed as being a legitimate workaround for the arithmetic coding patents? I guess in a year or two the question will be irrelevant, as the last of those patents will expire soon.

mirsadm on April 15, 2012 [–]

I think it is all still a little sketchy. There's a lot of uncertainty regarding the patents so most people seem to just stay away from it.

mistercow on April 15, 2012 | [–]

Gotta love that result from a system that's supposed to foster innovation...

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