Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Netwoking

Multimedia technology, networks and online interactive multimedia services are taking advantage of a series of radical innovations in converging fields, such as the digitization of signals, satellite and fiber optic based transmission systems, algorithms for signal compression and control, switching and storage devices, and others, whose combination has a supra-additive synergistic effect. In such an ever-evolving environment, teachers, researchers and professionals of the discipline need access to the most current information about the concepts, issues, trends and technologies in this emerging field. The Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts, issues, trends and technologies in the multimedia discipline. This encyclopedia is a valuable collection of articles that presents perspectives from over 220 researchers from 32 countries, providing a thorough explanation of emerging multimedia technologies and applications. This contemporary encyclopedia offers, in detail, an understanding of many topics related to multimedia evolution, design, communications, e-commerce, education, security, and virtual communities. In addition, it offers over 1,350 terms and definitions and more than 3,200 references, and is a valuable reference source for all libraries. This encyclopedia is instrumental in providing researchers, scholars, students and professionals access to the latest knowledge related to multimedia technology and networking. Key Features: Numerous contributions providing coverage of the most important issues, concepts, trends and technologies in Multimedia Technology each written by scholars throughout the world with notable research portfolios and expertise A compendium of over 1,350 terms, definitions and explanations of concepts, processes and acronyms written by eminent internal experts More than 3,200 comprehensive references on existing literature and research on Multimedia technologies and networks Organized by titles and indexed by authors and topics, making it a convenient method of reference for readers. Cross referencing of key terms, figures and information related to Multimedia Technologies and Applications With the purchase of a print copy, your library will have access to the electronic edition of this encyclopedia, free of charge for the life of the edition