Horizontal and vertical parity check is a method used in data transmission to detect and correct errors that may occur during the transmission of data. It involves the addition of extra bits to a block of data, known as parity bits, which are used to check for errors.
In horizontal parity check, a single parity bit is added to each row of data. This bit is calculated based on the number of 1s in that row. In vertical parity check, a parity bit is added to each column, calculated based on the number of 1s in that column. During transmission, the receiver can use these parity bits to check if any errors occurred in the data.
The main advantage of using horizontal and vertical parity check is that it allows for the detection and correction of single-bit errors in data transmission. This helps to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data being transmitted.
Horizontal and vertical parity check can only detect and correct single-bit errors. This means that if multiple errors occur in a single row or column, this method may not be able to detect or correct them. Additionally, it does not provide any protection against burst errors.
Horizontal and vertical parity check is a simple and easy-to-implement method for error detection and correction. It is often used in combination with other techniques, such as cyclic redundancy check (CRC), to provide more robust error detection and correction capabilities.
