Course detail

Multimedia Services

FEKT-BMDSAcad. year: 2013/2014

Multimedia Services course is divided into three parts. The first part is focused on network technologies and multimedia data transmission over the Internet network. Concretely, routing in IP networks, the multicast technology and quality of services will be introduced. The application layer protocols of TCP/IP model that are used for multimedia data distribution and control will receive special attention. A detailed description of today's videoconferencing and voice over IP technologies will be introduced in the second part of the course. The teaching is focused on the H.323 and SIP standards. The last part of the course is about compression algorithms for image, video and audio data. Mainly, the JPEG, H.26x, MPEG-x and G.7xx compression standards will be described.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be able to design and operate multimedia communication services, measure multimedia transport parameters in computer and telephony networks, VoIP services, videoconferences, IPTV.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Techning methods include lectures, computer laboratories and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to write a single project/assignment during the course.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation by points according to the recommendation of the CSP FEEC BUT (max. 100 points). Requirements for course completion are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction, the Java language – basic information.
2. Java FX – multimedia application.
3. Multimedia data transmission in packet networks - I (ISO-OSI vs. TCP/IP, TCP-IP model - link layer, network layer - routing).
4. Multimedia data transmission in packet networks - II (TCP-IP model - network layer - multicast, quality of services QoS (Intserv, Diffserv)).
5. Multimedia data transmission in packet networks - III (TCP-IP model - transport layer - TCP/UDP protocols, application layer - RTP, RTSP, RTCP, SDP, SAP protocols).
6. Real-time audio/video communication I - (Videoconferencing, basic concept, H.323 standard).
7. Real-time audio/video communication II - (VoIP, SIP protocol - architecture, basic communication model).
8. Real-time audio/video communication III - (SIP protocol - advanced methods).
9. Bitmap image compression (bitmap image properties, Human visual system, JPEG, JPEG 2000 image compression standards).
10. Video compression I - (MPEG standards).
11. Video compression II - (Audio/video transmission methods described in MPEG - standards, program vs. transport stream, DVB, MHP - interactive services in HBBTV.
12. Video compression III - (H.26x standards).
13. Voice and audio compression - (G.7xx, CELP codecs, MPEG-1 audio codec).

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of this course is to provide practical skills in and fundamental theoretical knowledge of multimedia communication services in today‘s transport networks.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ČÍKA, P. Multimediální služby. Skriptum VUT v Brně. 2012, ISBN: 978-80-214-4443- 0. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch B-TLI , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Introduction, Java language – basic information.
2. Java FX – multimédia application.
3. Multimedia data transmission in packet networks - I (ISO-OSI vs. TCP/IP, TCP-IP model - link layer, network layer - routing).
4. Multimedia data transmission in packet networks - II (TCP-IP model - network layer - multicast, quality of services QoS (Intserv, Diffserv)).
5. Multimedia data transmission in packet networks - III (TCP-IP model - transport layer - TCP/UDP protocols, application layer - RTP, RTSP, RTCP, SDP, SAP protocols).
6. Real-time audio/video communication I - (Videoconferencing, basic concept, H.323 standard).
7. Real-time audio/video communication II - (VoIP, SIP protocol - architecture, basic communication model).
8. Real-time audio/video communication III - (SIP protocol - advanced methods).
9. Bitmap image compression (bitmap image properties, Human visual system, JPEG, JPEG 2000 image compression standards).
10. Video compression I - (MPEG standards).
11. Video compression II - (Audio/video transmission methods described in MPEG - standards, program vs. Transport stream, DVB, MHP - interactive services in HBBTV.
12. Video compression III - (H.26x standards).
13. Voice and audio compression - (G.7xx, CELP codecs, MPEG-1 audio codec).

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Introduction to technical equipment of laboratory
Multimedia application in Java FX
Voice Over IP – basic installation of SIP and H.323 phones
Voice Over IP – Public Exchange, function, setting
Videoconference and telepresence
Distribution services on the Internet – audio/video streaming, IPTV
Digital image and video compression