This book provides an approachable overview of the most recent advances in the fascinating field of media synchronization (mediasync), gathering contributions from the most representative and influential experts. Understanding the challenges of this field in the current multi-sensory, multi-device, and multi-protocol world is not an easy task. The book revisits the foundations of mediasync, including theoretical frameworks and models, highlights ongoing research efforts, like hybrid broadb...

Learn how to model and train advanced neural networks to implement a variety of Computer Vision tasksKey Features\[\*\] Train different kinds of deep learning model from scratch to solve specific problems in Computer Vision\[\*\] Combine the power of Python, Keras, and TensorFlow to build deep learning models for object detection, image classification, similarity learning, image captioning, and more\[\*\] Includes tips on optimizing and improvi...

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the use of MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-7, MPEG-21, and MPEG-A standards, providing a detailed reference to their application.In this book, the authors address five leading MPEG standards: MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-7, MPEG-21, and MPEG-A, focusing not only on the standards themselves, but specifically upon their application (e.g. for broadcasting media, personalised advertising and news, multimedia collaboration, digital rights ...

The definitive guide to successfully integrating social, mobile, Big-Data analytics, cloud and IoT principles and technologiesThe main goal of this book is to spur the development of effective big-data computing operations on smart clouds that are fully supported by IoT sensing, machine learning and analytics systems. To that end, the authors draw upon their original research and proven track record in the field to describe a practical approach int...

With an ever-increasing number of applications available for mobile devices, battery life is becoming a critical factor in user satisfaction. This practical guide provides you with the key measurement, modeling, and analytical tools needed to optimize battery life by developing energy-aware and energy-efficient systems and applications. As well as the necessary theoretical background and results of the field, this hands-on book also provides real-world examples, practical guidance on asses...

The rapid advances and industry demands for networked delivery of information and pictures through computer networks and cable television has created a need for new techniques and standards for the packaging and delivery of digital information. Multimedia Communications presents the latest information from industry and academic experts on all standards, methods and protocols. Internet protocols for wireless communications, transcoding of Internet multimedia for universal access, ATM and IS...

Get to grips with the essentials of deep learning by leveraging the power of PythonKey FeaturesYour one-stop solution to get started with the essentials of deep learning and neural network modelingTrain different kinds of neural networks to tackle various problems in Natural Language Processing, computer vision, speech recognition, and moreCovers popular Python libraries such as Tensorflow, Keras, and more, along with tips on training, deployin...

Personal computing has taken many forms over recent years, as trends have seen the emergence of mobile and tablet technologies taking over the PC marketplace. Emergent Trends in Personal, Mobile, and Handheld Computing Technologies offers a vital compendium of the latest research within the field of personal computing, highlighting the latest trends in research and development of personal technology. As tablets and mobile phones begin to replace traditional hardware, it is important to sta...

Humans are the best functioning example of multimedia communication and computing - that is, we understand information and experiences through the unified perspective offered by our five senses. This innovative textbook presents emerging techniques in multimedia computing from an experiential perspective in which each medium - audio, images, text, and so on - is a strong component of the complete, integrated exchange of information or experience. The authors' goal is to present current tec...

Like the anti-lock brakes system of a car, real-time systems are time-vital technologies put in place to react under a certain set of circumstances, often vital to security of data, information, or other resources. Innovations in Embedded and Real-Time Systems Engineering for Communication has collected the latest research within the field of real-time systems engineering, and will serve as a vital reference compendium for practitioners and academics. From a wide variety of fields and coun...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology may become one of the most pervasive technologies of the near future. Yet the widespread adoption of this new technology presents security risks that have not been sufficiently addressed. Security and Trends in Wireless Identification and Sensing Platform Tags: Advancements in RFID highlights new research regarding wireless identification and sensing platform (WISP) tags, security, and applications. It serves as a reference on WISP technolog...

With the continuing growth of the computing field, services have been provided to data centers over the Internet as the different components of computer are unified into an easy and manageable unit. Contributions from various fields of virtualization, service-oriented architecture, grid-utility computer, and distributed systems are shaping the current cloud pattern shift. Applications and Developments in Grid, Cloud, and High Performance Computing provides insight into the current trends a...