In this paper, we describe split field coding, an approach for low complexity, error-resilient entropy coding which splits
code words into two fields: a variable length prefix and a fixed length suffix. Once a prefix has been decoded correctly,
then the associated fixed length suffix is error-resilient, with bit errors causing no loss of code word synchronization and
only a limited amount of distortion on the decoded value. When the fixed length suffixes are segregated to a separate
block, this approach becomes suitable for use with a variety of methods which provide varying protection to different
portions of the bitstream, such as unequal error protection or progressive ordering schemes. Split field coding is
demonstrated in the context of a wavelet-based image codec, with examples of various error resilience properties, and
comparisons to the rate-distortion and computational performance of JPEG 2000.
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