Multimedia communications and networking

The result of decades of research and international project experience, Multimedia Communications and Networking provides authoritative insight into recent developments in multimedia, digital communications, and networking services and technologies. Supplying you with the required foundation in these areas, it illustrates the means that will allow for improved digital communications and networks. The book starts with a review of the fundamental concepts, requirements, and constraints in networks and telecommunications. It describes channel disturbances that can hinder system performance--inclu. Read more... Content: Front Cover; Dedication; Contents; Preface; About the Author; Chapter 1: An Introduction to Multimedia Communications and Networking; Chapter 2: Network Protocol Architectures; Chapter 3: Channel Impairments; Chapter 4: Cable Transmission Mediums; Chapter 5: Wireless Transmission Mediums; Chapter 6: Source Coding and Transmission Techniques; Chapter 7: Advanced Transmission Techniques to Support Current and Emergent Multimedia Services; Chapter 8: Cellular Communications; Chapter 9: Transport Networks; Chapter 10: Data Link Layer; Chapter 11: Network Layer; Chapter 12: Transport Layer. Chapter 13: Services and ApplicationsChapter 14: Network Security; Annex A; Annex B; Annex C; References. Abstract: The result of decades of research and international project experience, Multimedia Communications and Networking provides authoritative insight into recent developments in multimedia, digital communications, and networking services and technologies. Supplying you with the required foundation in these areas, it illustrates the means that will allow for improved digital communications and networks. The book starts with a review of the fundamental concepts, requirements, and constraints in networks and telecommunications. It describes channel disturbances that can hinder system performance--inclu This volume presents the fundamentals and system details in digital communications, networking and network security. It describes several subjects that are essential for the development of current and emergent services, including channel disturbances, transmission techniques, and wireless transmission mediums