The Multimedia Internet

Stephen Weinstein

ISBN 10: 1441936521 / ISBN 13: 9781441936523

Published by Springer US Jan 2011, 2011

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Here is a thorough, not-overly-complex introduction to the three technical foundations for multimedia applications across the Internet: communications (principles, technologies and networking); compressive encoding of digital media; and Internet protocol and services. All the contributing systems elements are explained through descriptive text and numerous illustrative figures; the result is a book well-suited toward non-specialists, preferably with technical background, who need well-composed tutorial introductions to the three foundation areas. The text discusses the latest advances in digital audio and video encoding, optical and wireless communications technologies, high-speed access networks, and IP-based media streaming, all crucial enablers of the multimedia Internet. 400 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Multimedia Internet
• Publisher: Springer US Jan 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441936521
• ISBN 13: 9781441936523
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 22D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 577 grams

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Synopsis

Here is a thorough, not-too-complex introduction to the technical foundations for multimedia applications across the Internet: communications (principles, technologies and networking); compressive encoding of digital media; and Internet protocol and services. The book is well-suited to non-specialists with some technical background.