Multimedia technology, networks and online interactive multimedia
services are taking advantage of a series of radical innovations in
converging fields, such as the digitisation of signals, satellite and
fibre 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 Networks provides in-depth
coverage of the most important concepts, issues, trends and
technologies in the multimedia discipline. 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
a thorough explanation of emerging multimedia technologies and
applications. This encyclopedia is a valuable collection of articles
that present perspectives from hundreds of researchers around the
world and it is a valuable reference source for all libraries.