1.   An important variation known as Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation is today used as the basic compression standard for the extended architecture form of CD-ROM.

2.   Video compression standards are being developed by the oxymoronically named Moving Pictures Experts Group.

3.   Users will also see sharper images with the new compression standard, particularly if they are using a high-resolution monitor and a high-speed Internet connection.

4.   A spokesman for Oki Electric Industry Co. said the new facility will focus on developing integrated circuits for equipment using the digital video compression standard MPEG.