TIMOTHY MCGUCKIN

Exploring a Fibonacci compression algorithm

In the realm of data compression, innovation often stems from rethinking established patterns. My current exploration involves creating a compression algorithm based on the Fibonacci sequence, a series famous for its mathematical elegance and natural occurrence in everything from plant growth to financial markets. This idea is rooted in the fundamental characteristics of the sequence: its recurrence relation and how numbers expand incrementally, which might be leveraged to compress large datasets efficiently.

The Fibonacci compression algorithm seeks to use the inherent properties of the sequence to identify and store repetitive patterns within data more compactly. By mapping data elements to Fibonacci numbers, I aim to develop a lightweight, efficient method that avoids redundancy, potentially leading to faster decompression times.

One of the key challenges is balancing simplicity with functionality, ensuring the algorithm can handle various data types while maintaining speed and reducing file size. This ongoing process is exciting, offering new ways to merge natural mathematical phenomena with cutting-edge technological applications.

This journey is still unfolding, but the promise of Fibonacci’s orderliness guiding a more efficient compression technique is a driving force.

Creating a Fibonacci-based compression algorithm is a fascinating idea! Here's a high-level approach that involves encoding data using Fibonacci numbers, which are known for their unique representation properties. One of the most important characteristics of Fibonacci numbers is that every integer can be represented uniquely as a sum of non-consecutive Fibonacci numbers—this is called a Zeckendorf representation.

General Steps to Create a Fibonacci-based Compression Algorithm:

1. Convert Data to Binary:

- First, convert the data into binary format.

2. Break Data into Chunks:

- Split the binary data into manageable chunks (e.g., byte, kilobyte). This step helps to process the data in sections and apply compression.

Fibonacci Encoding:

- Each chunk of data can be encoded as a sum of Fibonacci numbers.

- For example, you can represent each byte (or another unit) using a unique set of non-consecutive Fibonacci numbers. The largest Fibonacci number that is less than or equal to the value is used first, then continue with the remainder.

- Zeckendorf Representation* The key is that no two consecutive Fibonacci numbers are used in the sum, and this ensures a unique encoding for every number.

4. Add an End-of-Chunk Marker:

- Add a “1” at the end of each Fibonacci-encoded chunk to ensure that the decoder knows where each chunk ends (similar to Elias gamma coding).

5. Concatenate and Pack:

- Pack the Fibonacci-encoded chunks together. The resulting compressed stream should be smaller, especially for data with repeating patterns or values close to Fibonacci numbers.

6. Decompression:

- During decompression, parse the binary stream using the end-of-chunk markers, and for each chunk, reverse the Fibonacci encoding to retrieve the original binary data.

Python Implementation
Below is a Python implementation of a Fibonacci-based compression algorithm:

Explanation:

generate_fibonacci_up_to(n): Generates Fibonacci numbers up to a limit, which is used for encoding.
fibonacci_encode(n): Encodes an integer n into its Zeckendorf representation using Fibonacci numbers.
compress(data): Compresses a string by converting each byte into its Fibonacci encoding.
fibonacci_decode(encoded): Reverses the Fibonacci encoding back into an integer.
decompress(encoded_data): Decodes the Fibonacci-encoded data back into the original string.

Potential Improvements:

Chunking: Handle data as larger blocks (e.g., kilobytes) for better compression ratios.
Optimization: Add optimizations for encoding and decoding efficiency.
Streamlined Packing: Improve how the encoded data is packed and ensure optimal space utilization.

# Function to generate Fibonacci numbers
def generate_fibonacci_up_to(n):
    fibs = [1, 2]
    while fibs[-1] < n:
        fibs.append(fibs[-2] + fibs[-1])
    return fibs

# Function to encode an integer using Fibonacci representation
def fibonacci_encode(n):
    fibs = generate_fibonacci_up_to(n)
    fib_rep = []
    # Greedily find the largest Fibonacci number <= n
    for fib in reversed(fibs):
        if fib <= n:
            fib_rep.append(1)
            n -= fib
        else:
            fib_rep.append(0)
    
    # Append the "1" at the end as an end marker
    fib_rep.append(1)
    
    return ''.join(map(str, fib_rep))

# Function to compress a string using Fibonacci encoding
def compress(data):
    compressed_data = []
    
    # Convert each byte of the data to its Fibonacci encoding
    for byte in data:
        byte_value = ord(byte)
        fib_encoded = fibonacci_encode(byte_value)
        compressed_data.append(fib_encoded)
    
    # Concatenate all encoded bytes together
    return ''.join(compressed_data)

# Function to decode a Fibonacci-encoded string back to integer
def fibonacci_decode(encoded):
    fibs = generate_fibonacci_up_to(1000)  # Arbitrary large limit for Fibonacci numbers
    value = 0
    fib_idx = len(fibs) - 1

    for i, bit in enumerate(reversed(encoded[:-1])):  # Ignore the last '1' (end marker)
        if bit == '1':
            value += fibs[fib_idx - i]
    return value

# Function to decompress Fibonacci-encoded data
def decompress(encoded_data):
    decoded_data = []
    temp_chunk = []
    
    for bit in encoded_data:
        temp_chunk.append(bit)
        # End of a Fibonacci encoded chunk
        if bit == '1' and len(temp_chunk) > 1:
            decoded_byte = fibonacci_decode(temp_chunk)
            decoded_data.append(chr(decoded_byte))
            temp_chunk = []  # Reset for next chunk
    
    return ''.join(decoded_data)

# Example usage
data = "Hello, Fibonacci!"
compressed_data = compress(data)
print(f"Compressed Data: {compressed_data}")

decompressed_data = decompress(compressed_data)
print(f"Decompressed Data: {decompressed_data}")

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Exploring a Fibonacci compression algorithm

Exploring a Fibonacci compression algorithm

General Steps to Create a Fibonacci-based Compression Algorithm:

1. Convert Data to Binary:

- First, convert the data into binary format.

2. Break Data into Chunks:

- Split the binary data into manageable chunks (e.g., byte, kilobyte). This step helps to process the data in sections and apply compression.

Fibonacci Encoding:

- Each chunk of data can be encoded as a sum of Fibonacci numbers.

- For example, you can represent each byte (or another unit) using a unique set of non-consecutive Fibonacci numbers. The largest Fibonacci number that is less than or equal to the value is used first, then continue with the remainder.

- Zeckendorf Representation* The key is that no two consecutive Fibonacci numbers are used in the sum, and this ensures a unique encoding for every number.

4. Add an End-of-Chunk Marker:

- Add a “1” at the end of each Fibonacci-encoded chunk to ensure that the decoder knows where each chunk ends (similar to Elias gamma coding).

5. Concatenate and Pack:

- Pack the Fibonacci-encoded chunks together. The resulting compressed stream should be smaller, especially for data with repeating patterns or values close to Fibonacci numbers.

6. Decompression:

- During decompression, parse the binary stream using the end-of-chunk markers, and for each chunk, reverse the Fibonacci encoding to retrieve the original binary data.

Python ImplementationBelow is a Python implementation of a Fibonacci-based compression algorithm:

Explanation:

generate_fibonacci_up_to(n): Generates Fibonacci numbers up to a limit, which is used for encoding.

fibonacci_encode(n): Encodes an integer n into its Zeckendorf representation using Fibonacci numbers.

compress(data): Compresses a string by converting each byte into its Fibonacci encoding.

fibonacci_decode(encoded): Reverses the Fibonacci encoding back into an integer.

decompress(encoded_data): Decodes the Fibonacci-encoded data back into the original string.

Potential Improvements:

Chunking: Handle data as larger blocks (e.g., kilobytes) for better compression ratios.

Optimization: Add optimizations for encoding and decoding efficiency.

Streamlined Packing: Improve how the encoded data is packed and ensure optimal space utilization.

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Python Implementation
Below is a Python implementation of a Fibonacci-based compression algorithm:

`generate_fibonacci_up_to(n)`: Generates Fibonacci numbers up to a limit, which is used for encoding.

`fibonacci_encode(n)`: Encodes an integer `n` into its Zeckendorf representation using Fibonacci numbers.

`compress(data)`: Compresses a string by converting each byte into its Fibonacci encoding.

`fibonacci_decode(encoded)`: Reverses the Fibonacci encoding back into an integer.

`decompress(encoded_data)`: Decodes the Fibonacci-encoded data back into the original string.