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Windows Media 9 (WMV-9) Windows Media 9 (WMV-9/VC-1): A Technical Introduction This session will provide a technical introduction to Windows Media Video 9 and VC-1, the proposed SMPTE standard for video compression. Additionally, components that make up Windows Media 9 Series will be presented. Key topics include: Windows Media Video 9: Concepts & Applications; Encoding Windows Media 9; Deploying Windows Media 9 Over IP and Standards-Based Networks; Securing Windows Media 9 With Digital Rights Management; VC-1 for Broadcast and Optical Disc Applications.
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Digital Rights
Management (DRM)
Multimedia Security Technologies for Digital Rights Management Modern advancements in consumer communication infrastructure, signal processing, and digital storage technologies have enabled pervasive digital media distribution. The digital nature of the information also allows individuals to manipulate, duplicate or access information beyond the terms and conditions agreed upon in a given transaction. The rapid adoption of high bandwidth connections and peer-to-peer networks in consumer networking domain are accelerating this process faster than ever before. To allow reliable and secure distribution of digital content through various networks, digital rights management (DRM) system, which balances information protection, usability, and cost to provide a beneficial environment for all parties involved, is gradually being adopted. The primary purpose of this tutorial is to provide the participants with a comprehensive coverage of theoretical foundation of security technologies for DRM, a broad overview of the increasingly important applications of these technologies for DRM in multimedia communications, and an in-depth survey of the state-of-the-art DRM systems and the underlying technologies. In summary, we shall 1) present a balanced review of the area by presenting topics of both practical and theoretical interest, 2) focus on state-of-the-art and potential future technologies in order to identify the trends in the DRM system evolution, and 3) provide a good starting point for individuals entering this active research area by looking at both system- and algorithmic-level developments.
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H.264/MPEG
AVC
ITU-T H.264/MPEG AVC Video Coding Standard A tutorial overview will be given about the tools, applications, and performance of the ITU-T H.264/MPEG AVC video coding standard. Recent developments in the standard will be covered, including High Profile in the Fidelity Range Extensions (FRExt) Amendment.
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Cable Compatibility
Engineer's Survival Kit for the New Cable Compatibility Agreement Probably the biggest impact on DTV receiver design in the near future for the USA will be the long-sought-after agreement recently struck by the cable television industry and consumer electronics manufacturers, making it possible for DTV receivers to perform without a set top box in the new cable environment. Concentrating on the receiver side of the agreement, the tutorial will take participants through the technical aspects of the agreement as well as the history, FCC rulemaking and required schedule for implementation. On the technical side, participants will hear from three key players who took part in forging the agreement, each discussing essential requirements of the new DTV cable-compatible receiver including RF, program guide & system information and decryption/interconnection.
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Wireless
Networking Technologies (Part 1 and Part 2)
Short to Medium Range Wireless Technologies for CE Product Connectivity and Networking With unlicensed spectrum becoming more available and consumer appetite for mobility continuing to increase, several new technologies look poised to offer advantages in wireless CE device connections. With a dizzying array of choices, how does an engineer decide which technologies to incorporate into a product? This all day session provides a comprehensive overview of wireless technologies that are candidates for connecting CE devices, including those in current use and those expected to become available in the very near future. From near field technologies, to personal area, local area, metropolitan area, and connections to wide area networks, this session covers the technical description and significant features of each technology, as well as their maturity factors, revisions under development, ability to coexist, and considerations for worldwide spectrum. More importantly, this session highlights the relevant tradeoffs in optimizing the technologies for various applications. The morning session provides a general overview and covers Near Field, IEEE 802.15.1 (and Bluetooth), and IEEE 802.15.4 (and ZigBee). The afternoon session covers IEEE 802.15.3 and UWB / WiMedia, ETSI TR 101 683 (HiperLAN2), EEE 802.11 a/b/g and Wi-Fi, and IEEE 802.16 (MiMax).
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