Course detail

Multimedia in Telecommunications

FEKT-GVDKAcad. year: 2019/2020

Students become familiar with the fundametals of mathematical description of color lights and its use in creation of analog and digital video signals. The course continues by explanation of the principle of image scanning devices and displays, description of the format and properties of different analog and digital intergaces. Emphasis is put on explanation of the principle of source codecs and their practical application. Student acquire knowledge of the methods applicable to measurement of video quality.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Martin Slanina, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The graduate is able to: (1) explain the representation of color lights in various color spaces and compute color coordinates in color mixing, (2) describe the properties and the generation of video signal, (3) explain the priciple of operation in image sensors of different types and different displays, (4) explain and apply the tools of image, video and audio source codecs, (5) use the appropriate interfaces and signal formats for interconnecting multimedia devices, (6) analyze properties of a given multimedia system.

Prerequisites

Students registering for the course should be able to explain the basic principles of digital signal processing (sampling, quantization, coding) and use the fundamental mathematical apparatus of derivation and integration. Generally, the knowledge of the Bachelor's degree level is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods include lectures and practical laboratories.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

During the semester, students can obtain up to 25 points for their active work in laboratory. The final exam is awarded by up to 75 points.

Course curriculum

Lectures:
1. Basics of TV colorimetry.
2. Principles ot television transmission. The basic concepts of video technology. Image scanning, structure of the CVBS signal, distortions.
3. Analog television standards. Analog interfaces used in video technology.
4. Devices for capturing of video signals.
5. Displays. CRT tubes, LCD, OLED and plasma panels, projection systems.
6. Digitizing video signals. Digital interfaces.
7. Digital video compression. Standards JPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2.
8. Modern compression standards, part 1. MPEG4 Part 2, MPEG4 Part 10.
9. Modern compression standards, part 2. Dirac, SMPTE VC-1, H.265. Digital audio processing and compression.
10. Multimedia transmission in IP networks.
11. Video recording - Magnetic tapes, optical discs CD, DVD, BD, players and recorders.
12. Objective and subjective video quality assessment.
13. Trends and perspectives in video technology. 3DTV, UDHTV.

Laboratory exercises:
1. Composite video signal waveform analysis.
2. Modulation transfer function measurement.
3. Color fidelity measurement.
4. Nonlinear video editing using PC.
5. IP-based video delivery.
6. HTTP adaptive streaming analysis.
7. Plenoptic image capture.
8. High dynamic range imaging.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Lectures are aimed at presenting the methods and technical means for scanning, display, recording, processing and measurement of analog and, in particular, digital audiovisual signals.

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 anually.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

LUTHER, A.C. Digital Audio and Video. London: Artech House, 1997. (EN)
FISCHER, W. Digital Television. Berlin: Springer Verlag, 2004. (EN)
WIEN, M. High Efficiency Video Coding: Coding Tools and Specification (Signals and Communication Technology). Berlin: Springer Verlag, 2015. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

eLearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme TECO-G Master's

    branch G-TEC , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Martin Slanina, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Basics of TV colorimetry.
2. Principles ot television transmission. The basic concepts of video technology. Image scanning, structure of the CVBS signal, distortions.
3. Analog television standards. Analog interfaces used in video technology.
4. Devices for capturing of video signals.
5. Displays. CRT tubes, LCD, OLED and plasma panels, projection systems.
6. Digitizing video signals. Digital interfaces.
7. Digital video compression. Standards JPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2.
8. Modern compression standards, part 1. MPEG4 Part 2, MPEG4 Part 10.
9. Modern compression standards, part 2. Dirac, SMPTE VC-1, H.265. Digital audio processing and compression.
10. Multimedia transmission in IP networks.
11. Video recording - Magnetic tapes, optical discs CD, DVD, BD, players and recorders.
12. Objective and subjective video quality assessment.
13. Trends and perspectives in video technology. 3DTV, UDHTV.

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Ladislav Polák, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Composite video signal waveform analysis.
2. Modulation transfer function measurement.
3. Color fidelity measurement.
4. Nonlinear video editing using PC.
5. IP-based video delivery.
6. HTTP adaptive streaming analysis.
7. Plenoptic image capture.
8. High dynamic range imaging.

eLearning

eLearning: currently opened course