Handbook of Multimedia Computing (Hardcover, New)

Multimedia computing has emerged as a major area of research. Coupled with high-speed networks, multimedia computer systems have opened a spectrum of new applications by combining a variety of information sources, such as voice, graphics, animation, images, audio, and video. Handbook on Multimedia Computing provides a comprehensive resource on advanced topics in this field, considered here as the integration of four industries: computer, communication, broadcasting/entertainment, and consumer electronics. This indispensable reference compiles contributions from 80 academic and industry leaders, examining all the major subsets of multimedia activity. Four parts divide the text: oBasic Concepts and Standards introduces basic multimedia terminology, taxonomy, and concepts, including multimedia objects, user interfaces, and standards oMultimedia Retrieval and Processing Techniques addresses various aspects of audio, image, and video retrieval; indexing; and processing techniques and systems oMultimedia Systems and Techniques covers critical multimedia issues, such as multimedia synchronization, operating systems for multimedia, multimedia databases, storage organizations, and processor architectures oMultimedia Communications and Networking discusses networking issues, such as quality of service, resource management, and video transport An indispensable reference, Handbook on Multimedia Computing covers every aspect of multimedia applications and technology. It gives you the tools you need to understand and work in this fast-paced, continuously changing field.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Internet and Communications
Release date:	September 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	Borko Furht
Contributors:	Philip A. Laplante • Roy Rada • Muriel Jourdan • Ranier Lienhart • Tatsuo Nakajima • Victor O.K. Li • Ryohei Nakatsu • Antonio Massari • Rachelle S Heller
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 55mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	992
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-8493-1825-2
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Computer hardware & operating systems > Storage media & peripherals
LSN:	0-8493-1825-4
Barcode:	9780849318252

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