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Internet and Communications

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Book 5

Cover of Handbook of Multimedia Computing

Handbook of Multimedia Computing

by Borko Furht

Published 29 September 1998

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 standards
  • Multimedia Retrieval and Processing Techniques addresses various aspects of audio, image, and video retrieval; indexing; and processing techniques and systems
  • Multimedia Systems and Techniques covers critical multimedia issues, such as multimedia synchronization, operating systems for multimedia, multimedia databases, storage organizations, and processor architectures
  • Multimedia 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.

    • Cover of Multimedia Watermarking Techniques and Applications

    Intellectual property owners must continually exploit new ways of reproducing, distributing, and marketing their products. However, the threat of piracy looms as a major problem with digital distribution and storage technologies.

    Multimedia Watermarking Techniques and Applications covers all current and future trends in the design of modern

    Cover of Multimedia Encryption and Authentication Techniques and Applications

    Intellectual property owners must continually exploit new ways of reproducing, distributing, and marketing their products. However, the threat of piracy looms as a major problem with digital distribution and storage technologies.

    Multimedia Encryption and Authentication Techniques and Applications covers current and future trends in the design of modern systems that use encryption and authentication to protect multimedia content. Containing the works of contributing authors who are worldwide experts in their fields, this volume is intended for researchers and practitioners, as well as for those who want a broad understanding of multimedia security. In the wake of the explosive growth of digital entertainment and Internet applications, this book is a definitive resource for scientists, researchers, programmers, engineers, business managers, entrepreneurs, and investors.

    Features

  • Describes and evaluates the state of the art in multimedia encryption and authentication techniques and related technologies, architectures, standards, and applications
  • Includes advanced topics, such as chaotic encryption techniques for digital images and video, as well as streaming media encryption
  • Focuses on digital rights management issues for video and for consumer devices
  • Covers key management and protection for IP multimedia, digital media fingerprinting, and signature-based media authentication