When the two processes are combined, we refer to it as encoding and decoding in which writers or in general senders of messages are encoders whilst receivers are decoders.

But encoding doesn’t get nearly the attention that decoding does, despite evidence that, from the earliest grades on, writing practice is a powerful aid and complement to reading instruction.

Ittiam's software HEVC encoder on Intel x86 platforms supports UHD resolutions and is capable of real-time broadcast grade encoding of HD 1080p content. The software decoders on Intel and ARM CortexTM ...