A Huffman encoder and a method for Huffman encoding in which a data compression rate can be easily changed and a recording medium having a program for a Huffman encoding process recorded thereon. A quantizer quantizes DCT coefficients output by a DCT device to output quantized DCT coefficients. A comparator...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6606039?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6606039 - Huffman encoder, Huffman encoding method and recording medium having program for Huffman encoding process recorded thereon