Abstract-The use of matching pursuit (MP) to code video using overcomplete Gabor basis functions has recently been introduced. In this paper, we propose new functionalities such as SNR scalability and arbitrary shape coding for video coding based on matching pursuit. We improve the performance of the baseline algorithm presented earlier by proposing a new search and a new position coding technique. The resulting algorithm is compared to the earlier one and to DCT-based coding.

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Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) can be formulated as a constrained optimization problem. The constraints are mask constraint rules for space and width. These are sometimes called Mask Rule Checks (MRC), or Design Rule Checks (DRC). At 90nm and below, intelligent constraint handling is required for good OPC. In this paper, we show a technique for OPC constraint checking which is built in to the OPC feedback algorithm. The system is flexible enough to allow relaxed rules for corner-to-corner checking versus edge-to-edge checking. Also, the system can categorize checks by the length of the edges being compared. Lastly, the system can create special checks from line-ends to other features, or any user-defined edge type to any other user-defined edge type. In addition, we present a method for multiple layer enclosure rules which can be used for multiple exposure OPC. These enclosure constraints are useful for assurance of overlay tolerance.