Multimedia Communication Systems: Technology, Standards, and Networks: Technology, Standards, and Networks

Author: Lao
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive guide to the theory, principles, and practical technologies related to multimedia systems. The three top researchers in this field review the key development directions of technologies in multimedia communication, analyze every aspect of multimedia communication system development, and focus on emerging standards, advanced processing technologies, and network/traffic management. The book is divided into 6 chapters, first discussing the models and elements of network multimedia systems, explaining the concepts of audiovisual integration and multimedia processing, and introducing practical technologies for organization, storage, and retrieval. The main discussion covers all current and emerging MPEG standards, including MPEG-4, MPEG-7, and MPEG-21. Finally, the authors provide an in-depth analysis of multimedia communication across networks. The book is rich in content, well-structured, and accompanied by over 270 illustrations, more than 800 references, and numerous examples. It can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in computer-related fields, as well as a valuable reference for anyone engaged in advanced multimedia technology research.