hqitc 0.1.1
Hybrid Quantum-Inspired Transform Codec - A novel image compression algorithm combining quantum-inspired encoding, attention mechanisms, and adaptive DCT transforms
Requires Python: >=3.9
Keywords: attention-mechanism, computer-vision, dct-transform, image-compression, quantum-inspired, signal-processing

# HQITC - Hybrid Quantum-Inspired Transform Codec

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A novel image compression algorithm that combines quantum-inspired encoding, attention mechanisms, and adaptive DCT transforms to achieve high-quality image compression with intelligent coefficient selection.

## Features

### Core Capabilities
- **Quantum-Inspired Encoding**: Novel quantum state simulation for enhanced patch representation
- **Multi-Head Attention**: Intelligent patch importance ranking based on content analysis
- **Adaptive DCT Transform**: Quality-driven coefficient selection and quantization
- **Multi-Scale Processing**: Hierarchical attention across different patch scales (4x4, 8x8, 16x16)
- **Color Image Support**: RGB to YUV conversion with channel-specific compression ratios
- **Perceptual Optimization**: Human visual system-aware quality metrics

### Advanced Features
- Entropy-based bit rate estimation
- Adaptive quantization based on patch importance
- Multi-scale attention fusion for complex textures
- Channel-specific quality control for color images
- Comprehensive test suite with 65+ passing tests

## Installation

### Prerequisites
- Python 3.9 or higher
- NumPy 1.21.0+
- SciPy 1.7.0+

### Install from Source

```bash
pip install hqitc
```

### Development Installation

```bash
git clone https://github.com/your-username/hqitc.git
cd hqitc
pip install -e ".[dev]"
```

## Quick Start

### Basic Usage

```python
import numpy as np
from hqitc import HQITCCompressor

# Create compressor instance
compressor = HQITCCompressor(
    patch_size=8,           # Patch size (4, 8, or 16)
    quality_factor=0.7,     # Compression quality (0.0-1.0)
    use_quantum=False,      # Enable quantum encoding
    use_multiscale=True,    # Enable multi-scale attention
    color_mode='auto'       # Color processing mode
)

# Load your image (grayscale or RGB)
image = np.random.rand(128, 128) * 255  # Example grayscale image
# image = np.random.rand(128, 128, 3) * 255  # Example RGB image

# Compress the image
compressed = compressor.compress(image, quality_factor=0.7, verbose=True)

# Decompress the image
reconstructed = compressor.decompress(compressed, verbose=True)

# Calculate quality metrics
mse = np.mean((image - reconstructed) ** 2)
psnr = 10 * np.log10((255.0 ** 2) / (mse + 1e-12))
print(f"PSNR: {psnr:.2f} dB")
print(f"Compression Ratio: {compressed['compression_ratio']:.2f}:1")
```

### Color Image Processing

```python
# Color image compression with channel-specific settings
color_compressor = HQITCCompressor(
    color_mode='auto',      # Automatically detect color images
    use_multiscale=True,    # Better for complex color textures
    multiscale_sizes=[4, 8, 16]
)

# Compress RGB image
rgb_image = np.random.rand(256, 256, 3) * 255
compressed = color_compressor.compress(rgb_image, quality_factor=0.8)

# The compressor automatically:
# - Converts RGB to YUV color space
# - Applies different compression ratios to Y/U/V channels
# - Preserves perceptual quality with reduced chrominance data

reconstructed = color_compressor.decompress(compressed)
```

### Multi-Scale Attention

```python
# Enhanced compression for images with multiple texture scales
multiscale_compressor = HQITCCompressor(
    use_multiscale=True,
    multiscale_sizes=[4, 8, 16],  # Process at multiple scales
    patch_size=8                   # Base patch size
)

# The multi-scale approach:
# - Extracts patches at different scales (4x4, 8x8, 16x16)
# - Applies hierarchical attention across scales
# - Fuses information for optimal coefficient selection
# - Particularly effective for natural images with varied textures

compressed = multiscale_compressor.compress(image, quality_factor=0.75)
```

## Algorithm Overview

### Core Components

1. **Patch Extraction**: Images are divided into overlapping patches
2. **Quantum-Inspired Encoding** (optional): Patches undergo quantum state simulation
3. **Attention Mechanism**: Multi-head attention computes patch importance scores
4. **DCT Transform**: Patches are transformed to frequency domain
5. **Adaptive Selection**: Coefficients are selected based on importance and quality settings
6. **Quantization**: Selected coefficients are quantized with adaptive step sizes
7. **Entropy Estimation**: Bit rate estimation for compression ratio calculation

### Multi-Scale Processing Flow

```
Input Image
     ↓
Multi-Scale Patch Extraction (4x4, 8x8, 16x16)
     ↓
Hierarchical Attention (cross-scale context)
     ↓
Scale Fusion (weighted combination)
     ↓
Adaptive Coefficient Selection
     ↓
Quantization & Encoding
```

### Color Processing Pipeline

```
RGB Image
     ↓
RGB → YUV Conversion
     ↓
Channel-Specific Compression:
  - Y channel: Higher quality (full resolution)
  - U channel: Reduced quality (human vision optimized)
  - V channel: Reduced quality (human vision optimized)
     ↓
YUV → RGB Reconstruction
```

## Performance Metrics

Typical performance on natural images:

| Configuration | PSNR Range | Compression Ratio | Use Case |
|---------------|------------|-------------------|----------|
| Basic (8x8) | 22-35 dB | 10-25:1 | General purpose |
| Multi-scale | 25-40 dB | 8-20:1 | Complex textures |
| Color + Multi-scale | 20-45 dB | 5-15:1 | High-quality color |
| High Quality (q=0.9) | 35-168 dB | 3-8:1 | Near-lossless |

## API Reference

### HQITCCompressor

Main compression class with configurable parameters.

#### Constructor Parameters

```python
HQITCCompressor(
    patch_size: int = 8,              # Patch dimensions (4, 8, 16)
    quantum_dim: int = 32,            # Quantum encoding dimension
    num_heads: int = 8,               # Attention heads
    embed_dim: int = 64,              # Embedding dimension
    use_quantum: bool = False,        # Enable quantum encoding
    use_multiscale: bool = False,     # Enable multi-scale processing
    multiscale_sizes: List[int] = None, # Scale sizes for multi-scale
    color_mode: str = 'auto',         # 'auto', 'color', 'grayscale'
    seed: int = 42                    # Random seed for reproducibility
)
```

#### Methods

##### `compress(image, quality_factor=0.5, keep_ratio=0.3, verbose=True)`

Compresses an input image.

**Parameters:**
- `image`: Input image array (2D grayscale or 3D RGB)
- `quality_factor`: Compression quality (0.0-1.0, higher = better quality)
- `keep_ratio`: Base coefficient retention ratio (0.0-1.0)
- `verbose`: Enable compression progress output

**Returns:** Compressed data dictionary with compression statistics

##### `decompress(compressed_data, verbose=True)`

Reconstructs image from compressed data.

**Parameters:**
- `compressed_data`: Dictionary returned by compress()
- `verbose`: Enable decompression progress output

**Returns:** Reconstructed image array

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

### Code Style

This project uses:
- **Black** for code formatting
- **isort** for import sorting
- **flake8** for linting
- **mypy** for type checking

Run formatting and linting:

```bash
black src/ tests/
isort src/ tests/
flake8 src/ tests/
mypy src/
```

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## Citation

If you use this work in your research, please consider citing:

```bibtex
@software{hqitc2025,
  title={HQITC: Hybrid Quantum-Inspired Transform Codec},
  author={Khushiyant},
  year={2025},
  url={https://github.com/your-username/hqitc},
  note={A novel image compression algorithm combining quantum-inspired encoding and attention mechanisms}
}
```