Multimedia Communications: Directions and Innovations
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Table of contents
- Contentsvii
- Prefacexv
- List of Contributorsxvii
- Chapter 1. Multimedia Communications: Source Representations, Networks, and Applications1
- 1.1 Introduction1
- 1.2 Networks and Network Services3
- 1.3 Multimedia Sources6
- 1.4 Source and Destination Terminals8
- 1.5 Applications of Multimedia Communications Networks9
- 1.6 Conclusions12
- 1.7 For Further Reading12
- Chapter 2. Future Telecommunication Networks: Traffic and Technologies13
- 2.1 Key Technologies14
- 2.2 Impact of Competition16
- 2.3 Four Traffic Hypotheses17
- 2.4 Synergy: Future Projections21
- 2.5 Summary and Conclusions22
- 2.6 Bibliography22
- Chapter 3. Speech Coding Standards25
- 3.1 Introduction25
- 3.2 Speech Analysis-Synthesis and Linear Prediction27
- 3.3 Linear Prediction and Speech Coding Standards29
- 3.4 Standards Based on Subband and Transform Coders39
- 3.5 Summary and Emerging Standards41
- 3.6 References42
- Chapter 4. Audio Coding Standards45
- 4.1 Introduction45
- 4.2 ISO/MPEG Audio Coding Standards45
- 4.3 Other Audio Coding Standards50
- 4.4 Architectural Overview53
- 4.5 Conclusions59
- 4.6 Definitions of Key Terms59
- 4.7 References60
- 4.8 Bibliography60
- Chapter 5. Still Image Compression Standards61
- 5.1 Introduction61
- 5.2 Lossy Compression62
- 5.3 Lossless Compression71
- 5.4 Bilevel Image Compression73
- 5.5 Definitions of Key Terms79
- 5.6 References80
- 5.7 Bibliography80
- Chapter 6. Multimedia Conferencing Standards81
- 6.1 Introduction81
- 6.2 H.320 for ISDN Videoconferencing82
- 6.3 H.320 Network Adaptation Standards: H.321 and H.32289
- 6.4 A New Generation: H.323, H.324, and H.31090
- 6.5 T.120 for Data Conferencing and Conference Control98
- 6.6 Summary98
- 6.7 References99
- Chapter 7. MPEG-1 and -2 Compression101
- 1.1 Introduction101
- 7.2 The MPEG Model101
- 7.3 MPEG Video103
- 7.4 Summary116
- Chapter 8. MPEG-4 and MPEG-7117
- 8.1 Introduction117
- 8.2 MPEG-4118
- 8.3 MPEG-7127
- 8.4 Summary128
- 8.5 References128
- Chapter 9. ATM Network Technology129
- 9.1 Introduction129
- 9.2 Overview130
- 9.3 Physical Layer Specifications133
- 9.4 ATM Layer Specifications134
- 9.5 ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) Specifications135
- 9.6 Network Aspects of B-ISDN135
- 9.7 Other ATM Network Technologies140
- 9.8 Concluding Remarks141
- 9.9 Definitions of Key Terms141
- 9.10 Bibliography142
- 9.11 For Further Information142
- Chapter 10. ISDN143
- 10.1 Introduction143
- 10.2 ISDN User-Network Interfaces146
- 10.3 Layers 1, 2, and 3 Specifications of UNI151
- 10.4 Access Transmission Line Systems171
- 10.5 References177
- Chapter 11. Video-on-Demand Broadcasting Protocols179
- 11.1 Introduction179
- 11.2 Common Terms and Concepts180
- 11.3 Staggered Broadcasting Protocols180
- 11.4 Pyramid Broadcasting Protocols181
- 11.5 Harmonic Broadcasting Protocols184
- 11.6 Summary186
- 11.7 Definitions of Key Terms187
- 11.8 References188
- 11.9 For Further Information189
- Chapter 12. Internet Telephony Technology and Standards Overview191
- 12.1 Introduction191
- 12.2 Internet Telephony Architecture Overview192
- 12.3 Related Internet Telephony Standards194
- 12.4 Current and Developing Internet Telephony Protocols198
- 12.5 How Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Works205
- 12.6 Open Issues in Internet Telephony209
- 12.7 IN/IP Integration210
- 12.8 SS7/IP Integration215
- 12.9 Concluding Remarks217
- 12.10 Glossary217
- 12.11 Definitions of Key Terms218
- 12.12 Acknowledgments219
- 12.13 Bibliography219
- Chapter 13. Wideband Wireless Packet Data Access221
- 13.1 Introduction221
- 13.2 Packet Data Access Using WCDMA225
- 13.3 Packet Data Access Using EDGE228
- 13.4 Packet Data Access Using Wideband OFDM232
- 13.5 Conclusions244
- 13.6 References244
- Chapter 14. Internet Protocols Over Wireless Networks247
- 14.1 Introduction247
- 14.2 Internet Protocols and Wireless Links248
- 14.3 Performance Enhancements for Internet Protocols253
- 14.4 The Future: Challenges and Opportunities256
- 14.5 Summary258
- 14.6 References258
- Chapter 15. Transcoding of the Internet's Multimedia Content for Universal Access261
- 15.1 Introduction261
- 15.2 End-to-End vs. Proxy-Based Transcoding Designs266
- 15.3 Architecture of a Transcoding Proxy271
- 15.4 To Transcode or Not to Transcode274
- 15.5 Transcoding Policies for Selecting Content280
- 15.6 A Sample Set of Transcoding Policies289
- 15.7 Related Issues291
- 15.8 Acknowledgments293
- 15.9 References293
- Chapter 16. Multicasting: Issues and Networking Support297
- 16.1 Introduction297
- 16.2 Multicasting Support298
- 16.3 Multicasting in IP-Based Networks299
- 16.4 Multicasting in ATM Networks302
- 16.5 IP Multicasting Over ATM305
- 16.6 Reliable Multicast Transport Protocols306
- 16.7 Multicasting in Wireless Networks307
- 16.8 Summary and the Future of Multicasting308
- 16.9 Definitions of Key Terms309
- 16.10 References309
- 16.11 For Further Reading310
- Index311
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.
* 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
* 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