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Taylor & Francis Handbook of Multimedia Computing 1998 Edition by Borko Furht
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:Basic Concepts and Standards introduces basic multimedia terminology, taxonomy, and concepts, including multimedia objects, user interfaces, and standardsMultimedia Retrieval and Processing Techniques addresses various aspects of audio, image, and video retrieval; indexing; and processing techniques and systemsMultimedia Systems and Techniques covers critical multimedia issues, such as multimedia synchronization, operating systems for multimedia, multimedia databases, storage organizations, and processor architecturesMultimedia Communications and Networking discusses networking issues, such as quality of service, resource management, and video transportAn 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. Table of contents :- Basic Concepts and StandardsMultimedia Taxonomy for Design and Evaluation, Rachelle S. Heller and C. Dianne MartinMultimedia Objects, Atsushi Atarashi and Rei HamikawaMultimedia Data Modeling and Management for Semantic Content Retrieval, C.H.C. Leung and D. SutantoMiddleware Platforms to Support Multimedia Applications, John BatesDAVIC and Multimedia Standards, Hari Kalva, Shih-Fu Chang, and Alexandros EleftheriadisInteractive Multimedia User Interfaces, Meera BlattnerDigital Audio Presentation and Compression, Ray WestwaterImage Presentation and Compression, Borko FurhtVideo Presentation and Compression, Borko Furht and Ray WestwaterMultimedia Systems and TechniquesProcessor Architectures for Multimedia, Borko FurhtAuthoring Techniques for Temporal Scenarios of Multimedia Documents, Muriel Jourdan, Nabil Layaida, and Cecile RoisinScheduling for Integrated Service in Multimedia Systems, Narasimha ReddyStorage Organization and Performance for Multimedia Data, Clement Leung and Philip K.C. TseMultimedia Synchronization, B. PrabhakaranHigh-Precision Temporal Synchronization in Multimedia Systems, Wolfgang Halang, Markus Wannemacher, Reiner Lichtenecker, Philip Laplante, and Alex D. StoyenDesign of Multimedia Servers, Shahram GhandeharizadehMultimedia Database Managment Systems, Karl Aberer, Heiko Thimm, and Erich J. NeuholdMultimedia Support in Java, Joe Celli and Borko FurhtOperating Systems Issues for Continuous Media, Henning SchulzrinneHypermedia Techniques for Distributed Systems, Mark Kessler and Borko FurhtDistributed Multimedia Systems, Victor O.K. Li and Wan-Jiun LiaoInteractive Movies, Ryohei Nakatsu and Naoko TosaVirtual Reality Systems for Browsing Multimedia, Antonio Massari, Lorenzo Saladini. Matthias Hemmje, and Fabio SisinniMultimedia Virtual Reality Systems, Tsuneo IkedoMultimedia Education, Claude Ghaoui and Roy RadaMultimedia Communications and NetworkingMultimedia Communications Systems, Ken-Ichi AiharaVideo Transport in ATM Networks: A System View, D. Raychaudhuri, Daniel Reininger, and R. SiracusaQuality of Service in Networked Multimedia Systems, Klara NahrstedtEnd-to-End Quality in Multimedia Applications, John Riedl and Mark ClaypoolResource Management in Multimedia Systems, Lars C. WolfA Framework for Building Adaptive Continuous Media Conferencing and Collaborative Computing, Eve M. Schooler