Modeling video sources for real-time scheduling

What is the impact of the autocorrelation of variable-bit-rate (VBR) sources on real-time scheduling algorithms? Our results show that the impact of long term, or interframe, autocorrelation is negligible, while the impact of short term, or intraframe, autocorrelation can be significant. Such results are essentially independent of the video coding scheme employed. To derive these results, video sequences are modeled as a collection of stationary subsequences called scenes. Within a scene, a statistical model is derived for both the sequence of frames and of slices. The model captures the distribution and the autocorrelation function of real-time video data. In previous work, the pseudoperiodicity of the slice level auto-correlation function made it difficult to develop a simple yet accurate model. We present a generalization of previous methods that can easily capture this pseudoperiodicity and is suited for modeling a greater variety of autocorrelation functions. By simply tuning a few parameters, the model reproduces the statistic behavior of sources with different types and levels of correlation on both the frame and the slice level.     

Synchronization models for multimedia presentation with user participation

This paper addresses the key issue of providingflexible multimedia presentation with user participation and suggests synchronization models that can specify the user participation during the presentation. We study models like the Petrinet-based hypertext model and the object composition Petri nets (OCPN). We suggest adynamic timed Petri nets structure that can model pre-emptions and modifications to the temporal characteristics of the net. This structure can be adopted by the OCPN to facilitate modeling of multimedia synchronization characteristics with dynamic user participation. We show that the suggested enhancements for the dynamic timed Petri nets satisfy all the properties of the Petri net theory. We use the suggested enhancements to model typical scenarios in a multimedia presentation with user inputs.     

Inference and retrieval of facial images

Attempts have been made to extend SQL to work with multimedia databases. We are reserved on the representation ability of extended SQL to cope with the richness in content of multimedia data. In this paper we present an example of a multimedia database system, Computer Aided Facial Image Inference and Retrieval system (CAFIIR). The system stores and manages facial images and criminal records, providing necessary functions for crime identification. We would like to demonstrate some core techniques for multimedia database with CAFIIR system. Firstly, CAFIIR is a integrated system. Besides database management, there are image analysis, image composition, image aging, and report generation subsystems, providing means for problem solving. Secondly, the richness of multimedia data urges feature-based database for their management. CAFIIR is feature-based. A indexing mechanism,iconic index, has been proposed for indexing facial images using hierarchical self-organization neural network. The indexing method operates on complex feature measures and provides means for visual navigation. Thirdly, special retrieval methods for facial images have been developed, including visual browsing, similarity retrieval, free text retrieval and fuzzy retrieval.     

吏用Authorware开发CAI多媒体课件的几个关键技术

本文以CAI课件的开发制作过程遇到的一些关键的技术问题加以探讨．并结合实际制作介绍了一些技艺方法、     

基于电报编码的"电子喉"系统

本文介绍一种能够解决有语言障碍的人汉语发音问题的计算机软件系统，此系统采用电报和五笔画编码方案作为汉字输入方法，自建了一套汉字录入和检索体系，并利用Microsoft公司的Speech SDK4.0和Concatenated Text-to-Speech Engine建立了专用的语音库，本系统使得有语言障碍的人可以与其他正常人之间进行正常的交流，从而避免了使用哑语带来的不便。     

多媒体音频设备驱动程序的结构和原理

本文以波形音频输入输出为样本，剖析了Ｗｉｎｄｏｗｓ音频设备驱动程序的结构和原理。Ｗｉｎｄｏｗｓ设备驱动程序为应用提供了可扩展，设备无关，一致的接口。本文给出了数字波形数据Ｉ／Ｏ的处理过程，以及应用程序，驱动程序和音频硬件的层次关系。     

数字程控交换机与专网中的多媒体通信

本文以一个多媒体通信应用VISIT为实例,介绍了多媒体通信在数字程控交换机及专网中的应用情况。     

Only connect: teaching, technology and telesis

Abstract This paper describes an approach to the design of interactive multimedia materials being developed in a European Community project. The developmental process is seen as a dialogue between technologists and teachers. This dialogue is often problematic because of the differences in training, experience and culture between them. Conditions needed for fruitful dialogue are described and the generic model for learning design used in the project is explained.     

新型彩电面面观

新型彩电最能集中反映显示技术的突破性进展。本文介绍全球彩电市场概况、交互式彩电、数字式彩电、数字式有线彩电及近年来不断涌现的彩电新品，如眼控式彩电、声控式彩电、声控式彩电、多媒体彩电、三维立体彩电及无荧屏彩电等。