Predictive vector quantizer using constrained optimization

A joint optimization technique is developed for designing the predictor and quantizer of a predictive vector quantizer (PVQ). The proposed technique is based on a constrained optimization technique that makes use of a Lagrangian formulation and iteratively solves the Lagrangian error function to obtain a locally optimal solution for the predictor and quantizer. Simulation results show that the proposed PVQ design outperforms the conventional PVQ schemes, such as the closed-loop design and the jointly-optimized technique.<>