Optical Switching: Networking and Computing for Multimedia Systems

By, Mohsen Guizani, Abdella Battou

This volume reveals the latest research on commercial systems with up to 160 OC-48 channels, optical ATM switch architectures, optical multiprotocol lambda and label switching, synchronous optical networks and digital hierarchy, and the Internet Protocol layer. The text includes recent developments in the routing efficiency of multihop optical networks supported by wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) with limited wavelength conversion. It also explores different routing techniques in WDM networks for virtual topology mapping, wavelength routing and assignment, dynamic routing, QoS provisions, and multicasting. The book examines challenges facing carriers and service providers in expanding optical networking capabilities for the next generation Internet.  

Multimedia Wireless Networks: Technologies, Standards, and QoS

By, Aura Ganz, Zvi Ganz, Kitti Wongthavarawat

From entertainment to telephony, emerging wireless systems will make possible a newgeneration of wireless multimedia applications. To satisfy users, network designers anddevelopers must integrate end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) support throughout all theirunderlying networks: WANs, WLANs, WPANs, and "last-mile" WLL or satellite distributionsystems. However, wireless network standards typically focus on signaling, leaving crucial QoSissues to implementers. Multimedia Wireless Networks is the first book to help networkprofessionals systematically address QoS in today's most important wireless networks-andtomorrow's.l Why users' wireless multimedia performance requirements will require extensive QoSsupportl The fundamentals of QoS - and how they drive network designl WLAN standards from the multimedia network designer's viewpoint: IEEE 802.11,HiperLAN, and HomeRFl Wireless MANs: introducing the new 802.16 WirelessMAN standardl Integrating QoS into IEEE 802.15 and Bluetooth wireless personal area networksl QoS in current and emerging cellular and satellite networks"  

Signal Processing for Telecommunications and Multimedia

By, Tadeusz A. Wysocki, Bahram Honary, Beata J. Wysocki

The unprecedented growth in the range of multimedia services offered these days by modern telecommunication systems has been made possible only because of the advancements in signal processing technologies and algorithms. In the area of telecommunications, application of signal processing allows for new generations of systems to achieve performance close to theoretical limits, while in the area of multimedia, signal processing the underlying technology making possible realization of such applications that not so long ago were considered just a science fiction or were not even dreamed about. We all learnt to adopt those achievements very quickly, but often the research enabling their introduction takes many years and a lot of efforts. This book presents a group of invited contributions, some of which have been based on the papers presented at the International Symposium on DSP for Communication Systems held in Coolangatta on the Gold Coast, Australia, in December 2003. Part 1 of the book deals with applications of signal processing to transform what we hear or see to the form that is most suitable for transmission or storage for a future retrieval. The first three chapters in this part are devoted to processing of speech and other audio signals. The next two chapters consider image coding and compression, while the last chapter of this part describes classification of video sequences in the MPEG domain.

Multimedia Applications of the Wavelet Transform

By, Schremmer C.K.

In the context of the teleteaching project Virtuelle Hochschule Oberrhein, i.e.. Virtual University of the Upper Rhine Valley (VIROR). which aims to establish a semi-virtual university, many lectures and seminars were transmitted between remote locations. We thus encountered the problem of scalability of a video stream for different access bandwidths in the Internet. A substantial contribution of this dissertation is the introduction of the wavelet transform into hierarchical video coding and the recommendation of parameter settings based on empirical surveys. Furthermore, a prototype implementation of a hierarchical client-server video program proves the principal feasibility of a wavelet-based, nearly arbitrarily scalable application.Mathematical transformations of digital signals constitute a commonly underestimated problem for students in their first semesters of study. Motivated by the VIROR project, we spent a considerable amount of time and effort on the exploration of approaches to enhance mathematical topics with multimedia; both the technical design and the didactic integration into the curriculum are discussed. In a large field trial on traditional teaching versus multimedia-enhanced teaching, in which the students were assigned to different learning settings, not only the motivation, but the objective knowledge gained by the students was measured. This allows us to objectively rate positive the efficiency of the teaching modules developed in the scope of this dissertation. 

Wireless Communication Technologies: New Multimedia Systems

By, Morinaga N. (ed.), Kohno R. (ed.), Sampei S. (ed.)

Wireless Communication Technologies: New Multimedia Systems is based on a selection of the best papers presented at the recent International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC '99). All of the papers have been extended into full chapters, critiqued, and edited into a unified and structured book.Contributions to this volume are by the leading specialist from their respective fields. The topics represent the newest ideas and research involving wireless multimedia systems and wireless technologies. Part I focuses on key developments and technologies and includes coverage of wireless channel modeling, space-time coding, coding for wireless networks, OFDM, software radio, and spatial and temporal communication theory. Chapters in Part II address many of the new wireless systems currently being standardized; such as, intelligent transport systems, wireless internet, digital

Multimedia Communications: Directions and Innovations

By, Gibson J.D. (ed.)

This book is a collection of invited chapters on multimedia communications contributed by experts in the field. We use the term multimedia communications to encompass the delivery of multiple media content such as text, graphics, voice, video, still images, and audio over communications networks to users. Note that several of these media types may be part of a particular interaction between (or among) users, and thus we are not simply considering networks that support different traffic types. We are specifically interested in applications that incorporate multiple media types to deliver the desired information. Example applications of interest include two-way, multipoint videoconferencing and one-way streaming of video and audio in conjunction with text or graphical data.The topics covered in the book were carefully selected to provide critical background material on multimedia communications and to expose the reader to key aspects of the hottest areas in the field. 

Digital Multimedia Perception And Design

By, Gheorghita Ghinea, Sherry Y. Chen

Digital Multimedia Perception and Design provides a well-rounded synopsis of the state-of-the-art technologies in perceptual-based multimedia design. It is the only such book on the market, uniting cutting-edge research by some of the top people in the field and filling a gap in the existing multimedia design literature. Digital Multimedia Perception and Design highlights how perceptual requirements can be incorporated in the design, development and transmission of multimedia, providing readers with a rich body of research and work done in this exciting area. This book aids all those interested in building true end-to-end multimedia information systems, and is useful to researchers, multimedia designers, and content and infrastructure providers.  

Computer Graphics and Multimedia. Applications, Problems and Solutions

By, DiMarco J.

As the disciplines of art, technology, and information science collide, computer graphics and multimedia are presenting a myriad of applications and problems to professionals and scholars in Computer Science, Information Science, Digital Art, Multimedia, Educational Technology, and Media Arts. Today's digital scholar can use Computer Graphics and Multimedia: Applications, Problems and Solutions as a tool to explore the vast parameters of the applications, problems, and solutions related to digital disciplines. Contributing authors include computer scientists, multimedia researchers, computer artists, graphic designers, and digital media specialists. The book has an extensive range of topics for the digital scholar who wants to discover and research other areas within the computer graphics and multimedia disciplines beyond their own.  

Mobile Broadband Multimedia Networks: Techniques, Models and Tools for 4g. Techniques, Models and Tools for 4G

By, Luis M. Correia

"Mobile Broadband Multimedia Networks: Techniques, Models and Tools for 4th Generation Communication Networks" provides the main results of the prestigious and well known European COST 273 research project on the development of next generation mobile and wireless communication systems. Based on the applied research of over 350 participants in academia and industry, this book focuses on the radio aspects of mobile and wireless broadband multimedia communications, by exploring and developing new methods, models, techniques, strategies and tools towards the implementation of 4th generation mobile and wireless communication systems. This complete reference includes topics ranging from transmission and signal processing techniques to antennas and diversity, ultra wide band, MIMO and reference scenarios for radio network simulation and evaluation. This book will be an ideal source of the latest developments in mobile multimedia broadband technologies for researchers, R&D engineers, graduates and engineers in industry implementing simulation models and conducting measurements. It is based on the well known and respected research of the COST 273 project, Towards Mobile Broadband Multimedia Networks, whose previous models have been adopted by standardisation bodies such as ITU, ETSI and 3GPP. It gives methods, techniques, models and tools for developing 4th generation mobile and wireless communication systems. It includes the latest development of key technologies and methods such as MIMO systems, ultra wide-band and OFDM.  

Multimedia Image And Video Processing

By Ling Guan, S.Y. Kung, Yifeng He, Sun-Yuan Kung, Jan Larsen

Multimedia stands as one of the most challenging and exciting aspects of the information era. Although there are books available that deal with various facets of multimedia, the field has urgently needed a comprehensive look at recent developments in the systems, processing, and applications of image and video data in a multimedia environment.

Multimedia Image and Video Processing fills that need. Beginning with existing standards and their impact on multimedia image and video processing, experts from around the world address a broad spectrum of topics in a tutorial style. Their authoritative contributions cover the pros and cons of current and new architectures, conventional and intelligent image processing techniques, new developments in the compression and coding of video and images, and content-based image and video retrieval. The book's final chapters examine recent results in multimedia applications, including transcoding for multipoint video conferencing, distance education, video-on-demand and telemedicine.

The extremely rapid growth of this field means that books even just a few years old may offer information that is already obsolete. Multimedia Image and Video Processing offers not only recent research and developments, but does so in a way that provides a solid introduction to each topic and builds a basis for future study, research, and development.

Consumer Electronics Troubleshooting and Repair Handbook

By Homer L. Davidson

* The ultimate troubleshooting and repair reference for professional technicians and hobbyists focuses on the most popular consumer electronic devices
* All major consumer electronics troubleshooting techniques--for the first time anywhere!
* Hundreds of illustrations clarifying effective troubleshooting and repair methods
* Complete, up-to-date troubleshooting and repair coverage of solid- state TVs, audio/video cassette players, CD players, camcorders, and more

Industrial Power Engineering and Applications Handbook

By KC Agrawal

Never before has so much ground been covered in a single volume reference source. This five-part work is sure to be of great value to students, technicians and practicing engineers as well as equipment designers and manufacturers, and should become their one-stop shop for all information needs in this subject area.
This book will be of interest to those working with: Static Drives, Static Controls of Electric Motors, Speed Control of Electric Motors, Soft Starting, Fluid Coupling, Wind Mills, Generators, Painting procedures, Effluent treatment, Electrostatic Painting, Liquid Painting, Instrument Transformers, Core Balanced CTs, CTs, VTs, Current Transformers, Voltage Transformers, Earthquake engineering, Seismic testing, Seismic effects, Cabling, Circuit Breakers, Switching Surges, Insulation Coordination, Surge Protection, Lightning, Over-voltages, Ground Fault Protections, Earthing, Earth fault Protection, Shunt Capacitors, Reactive control, Bus Systems, Bus Duct, & Rising mains 

Electric power transformer engineering

By James H. Harlow

Covering the fundamental theory of electric power transformers, this book provides the background required to understand the basic operation of electromagnetic induction as applied to transformers. The book is divided into three fundamental groupings: one stand-alone chapter is devoted to Theory and Principles, nine chapters individually treat major transformer types, and fourteen chapters cover many ancillary topics associated with power transformers. Throughout the book, tables, charts, photographs, and equations describe the operation and performance of power transformers and facilitate the reader's understanding of the technical material.

Lessons in Electric Circuits: Volume-III

• Chapter 1: AMPLIFIERS AND ACTIVE DEVICES
• Chapter 2: SOLID-STATE DEVICE THEORY
• Chapter 3: DIODES AND RECTIFIERS
• Chapter 4: BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS
• Chapter 5: JUNCTION FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS ***INCOMPLETE***
• Chapter 6: INSULATED-GATE FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS ***INCOMPLETE***
• Chapter 7: THYRISTORS
• Chapter 8: OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS
• Chapter 9: PRACTICAL ANALOG SEMICONDUCTOR CIRCUITS ***INCOMPLETE***
• Chapter 10: ACTIVE FILTERS ***PENDING***
• Chapter 11: DC MOTOR DRIVES ***PENDING***
• Chapter 12: INVERTERS AND AC MOTOR DRIVES ***PENDING***
• Chapter 13: ELECTRON TUBES

Transmission and distribution: electrical engineering

By Colin Bayliss

Dramatic power outages in North America, and the threat of a similar crisis in Europe, have made the planning and maintenance of the electrical power grid a newsworthy topic.

Most books on transmission and distribution electrical engineering are student texts that focus on theory, brief overviews, or specialized monographs. Colin Bayliss and Brian Hardy have produced a unique and comprehensive handbook aimed squarely at the engineers and planners involved in all aspects of getting electricity from the power plant to the user via the power grid. The resulting book is an essential read, and a hard-working reference for all engineers, technicians, managers and planners involved in electricity utilities, and related areas such as generation, and industrial electricity usage.

Manual Gearbox Design

By Alec Stokes

This practical guide to the methods used and problems encountered when designing gearboxes addresses a wide range of design issues, and considers various gear forms. Lubrication and maintenance aspects are covered, as are the consequences of various forms of gear failure.

Handbook of Air Pollution from Internal Combustion Engines: Pollutant Formation and Control

By, Eran Sher

This handbook is an important and valuable source for engineers and researchers in the area of internal combustion engines pollution control. It provides an excellent updated review of available knowledge in this field and furnishes essential and useful information on air pollution constituents, mechanisms of formation, control technologies, effects of engine design, effects of operation conditions, and effects of fuel formulation and additives. The text is rich in explanatory diagrams, figures and tables, and includes a considerable number of references.

Key Features

* An important resource for engineers and researchers in the area of internal combustion engines and pollution control

* Presents and excellent updated review of the available knowledge in this area

* Written by 23 experts

* Provides over 700 references and more than 500 explanatory diagrams, figures and tables

INTRO TO MODERN VEHICLE DESIGN

By  HAPPIN SMITH

An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design' provides a thorough introduction to the many aspects of passenger car design in one volume. Starting with basic principles, the author builds up analysis procedures for all major aspects of vehicle and component design. Subjects of current interest to the motor industry, such as failure prevention, designing with modern materials, ergonomics and control systems are covered in detail, and the author concludes with a discussion on the future trends in automobile design.

With contributions from both academics lecturing in motor vehicle engineering and those working in the industry, "An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design" provides students with an excellent overview and background in the design of vehicles before they move on to specialized areas. Filling the niche between the more descriptive low level books and books which focus on specific areas of the design process, this unique volume is essential for all students of automotive engineering. 

A practical approach to motor vehicle engineering and maintenance

By Allan Bonnick, Derek Newbold

Fully updated and in line with latest specifications, this textbook integrates vehicle maintenance procedures, making it the indispensable first classroom and workshop text for all students of motor vehicle engineering, apprentices and keen amateurs. Its clear, logical approach, excellent illustrations and step-by-step development of theory and practice make this an accessible text for students of all abilities.

With this book, students have information that they can trust because it is written by an experienced practitioner and lecturer in this area. This book will provide not only the information required to understand automotive engines but also background information that allows readers to put this information into context.

The book contains flowcharts, diagnostic case studies, detailed diagrams of how systems operate and overview descriptions of how systems work. All this on top of step-by-step instructions and quick reference tables. Readers won't get bored when working through this book with questions and answers that aid learning and revision included.

Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems

By Tom Denton

Understanding vehicle electrical and electronic systems is core to the work of every motor vehicle mechanic and technician. This classic text ensures that students and practicing engineers alike keep abreast of advancing technology within the framework of the latest FE course requirements.

The new edition includes updated and new material throughout, covering recent developments such as microelectronic systems, testing equipment, engine management systems and car entertainment and comfort systems. New self-assessment material includes multiple choice questions on each of the key topics covered. With over 600 clear diagrams and figures the new edition will continue to be the book of choice for many students taking IMI technical certificates and NVQ level qualifications, C&G courses, HNC/D courses, and their international equivalents, and is also ideal for use as a reference book by service department personnel.

MCSE: Networking Essesntials

By Glenn Berg

The Networking Essentials Exam, Exam 70-058, is one of the four core exams each certification candidate must take to get their MCSE certification. The Training Guide series from New Riders is the best way for students to prepare. Organized around the exam objectives, Training Guides make it easy for you to focus on areas where you need to improve. It also helps you identify what the key topics on the exam will be. This book offers concise, clearly delineated coverage of the key concepts necessary to pass the Networking Essential exam. An added bonus is the exclusive Top Score test engine and unique software simulator provide you with a testing situation similar to what you will find on the actual exam. Approved by Microsoft as an Official Study Guide.

MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements

By, Dan Holme, Dan Holme, Craig Zacker

Ace your preparation for the core MCSE networking system exams with in-depth training and practice—all in one box. Now updated for Service Pack 1, these four Microsoft study guides pack the resources you need to help maximize your success on exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, and 70-294—and on the job.

Work at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting labs, and review questions. You get expert exam tips plus a full review section covering all objectives and subobjectives in each study guide. Then use the Readiness Review Suite on CD—featuring advanced technology from MeasureUp—to challenge yourself with 1700 questions for self-assessment and practice!

Networking A Beginner's Guide Sixth Edition

By Bruce Hallberg

Current, essential IT networking skills--made easy! Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies, this practical resource provides you with a solid foundation in networking fundamentals. "Networking: A Beginner's Guide," Sixth Edition discusses wired and wireless network design, configuration, hardware, protocols, security, backup, recovery, and virtualization. You'll also get step-by-step instructions for installing, configuring, and managing Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2013, Oracle Linux, and Apache. This is the perfect book for anyone starting a networking career or in need of an easy-to-follow refresher. Understand network cabling, topologies, hardware, and the OSI seven-layer model Connect LANs and WANs Configure network protocols, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMTP, DHCP, HTTP, WINS, and more Explore directory services, such as Microsoft's Active Directory, X.400, and LDAP Enable and support remote network access Secure your network and handle backup and disaster recovery Select, install, and manage reliable network servers, including Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2013, Oracle Linux, and Apache Manage network workstation computers Design a robust network from the ground up Work with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V, VMWare, and Oracle VM VirtualBox

Antenna wave propagation

By G.S.N. Raju 

Antennas and Wave Propagation is written for the first course on the same. The book begins with an introduction that discusses the fundamental concepts, notations, representation and principles that govern the field of antennas. A separate chapter on mathematical preliminaries is discussed followed by chapters on every aspect of antennas from Maxwell's equations to antenna array analysis, antenna array synthesis, antenna measurements and wave propagation.