Multimedia Communications

Directions and Innovations

Jerry D Gibson editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

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Multimedia Communications cover

* Latest Internet protocols for wireless communications * Transcoding of Internet multimedia for universal access * ATM and ISDN chapters * Videoconferencing standards * Speech and audio coding standards * Multi-casting * Latest image compression techniques

The advances and industry demands for networked delivery of information and pictures through computer networks and cable television has created a need for techniques and standards for the packaging and delivery of digital information. This book presents information from industry and academic experts on different standards, methods and protocols.The rapid advances and industry demands for networked delivery of information and pictures through computer networks and cable television has created a need for new techniques and standards for the packaging and delivery of digital information. Multimedia Communications presents the latest information from industry and academic experts on all standards, methods and protocols. Internet protocols for wireless communications, transcoding of Internet multimedia for universal access, ATM and ISDN chapters, videoconferencing standards, speech and audio coding standards, multi-casting and image compression techniques are included.

"Experts from industry and academia overview current practices and future directions in the delivery of multiple media content over communications networks to users. Applications that incorporate multiple media types are specifically addressed, such as two-way, multipoint video conferencing and one-way streaming of video and audio. Chapters are descriptive in nature, focused on the presentation of results, insights, and key concepts, with a minimum of mathematical analyses and abstraction. Each chapter is intended to stand alone. Gibson is affiliated with the department of electrical engineering at Southern Methodist University." --Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

ISBN: 9780122821608

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 780g

318 pages