The Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) is used in many applications by the scientific, engineering and research communities and in data compression in particular. Fast algorithms and applications of the DCT Type II (DCT-II) have become the heart of many established international image/video coding standards. Since then other forms of the DCT and Discrete Sine Transform (DST) have been investigated in detail. This new edition presents the complete set of DCT and DST discrete trigonometric transforms, including their definitions, general mathematical properties, and relations to the optimal Karhunen-Loéve transform (KLT), with the emphasis on fast algorithms (one-dimensional and two-dimensional) and integer approximations of DCTs and DSTs for their efficient implementations in the integer domain. DCTs and DSTs are real-valued transforms that map integer-valued signals to floating-point coefficients. To eliminate the floating-point operations, various methods of integer approximations have been proposed to construct and flexibly generate a family of integer DCT and DST transforms with arbitrary accuracy and performance. The integer DCTs/DSTs with low-cost and low-powered implementation can replace the corresponding real-valued transforms in wireless and satellite communication systems as well as portable computing applications. The book is essentially a detailed excursion on orthogonal/orthonormal DCT and DST matrices, their matrix factorizations and integer aproximations. It is hoped that the book will serve as a valuable reference for industry, academia and research institutes in developing integer DCTs and DSTs as well as an inspiration source for further advanced research.Presentation of the complete set of DCTs and DSTs in context of entire class of discrete unitary sinusoidal transforms: the origin, definitions, general mathematical properties, mutual relationships and relations to the optimal Karhunen-Loéve transform (KLT)Unified treatment with the fast implementations of DCTs and DSTs: the fast rotation-based algorithms derived in the form of recursive sparse matrix factorizations of a transform matrix including one- and two-dimensional casesDetailed presentation of various methods and design approaches to integer approximation of DCTs and DSTs utilizing the basic concepts of linear algebra, matrix theory and matrix computations leading to their efficient multiplierless real-time implementations, or in general reversible integer-to-integer implementationsComprehensive list of additional references reflecting recent/latest developments in the efficient implementations of DCTs and DSTs mainly one-, two-, three- and multi-dimensional fast DCT/DST algorithms including the recent active research topics for the time period from 1990 up to now

Discrete Cosine and Sine Transforms: General Properties, Fast Algorithms and Integer Approximations

Science & Math

Rao, K.R.

Britanak, Vladimir

Yip, Patrick C.

Mathematics

Academic Press

Brings together practical and theoretical information professionals need to design ATM-based video networks for maximum performance, reliability, and flexibility. First introduces advantages, applications, and challenges of networked packet video, then addresses leading approaches to increasing the scalability of ATM-based video networks, including data partitioning, SNR scalability, and spatial, temporal, and hybrid scalability. Rao teaches electrical engineering at the University of Texas-Arlington. Bojkovic is on the traffic and transport engineering faculty at the University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Packet Video Communications over Atm Networks

Computers & Technology

Bojkovic, Z. S.

Certification

PRENTICE/HALL

Multimedia Communication Systems is a comprehensive guide to the theory, principles, and practical techniques associated with implementing next-generation networked multimedia communications systems. It brings together key advances in multimedia architecture; MPEG standards; audio-visual integration; multimedia processing; storage and retrieval; service deployment; network and traffic management; QoS; and much more.

Multimedia Communication Systems: Techniques, Standards, and Networks

Milovanovic, Dragorad A.

As audio and visual applications on CDs and on the Internet become more complex (videophones, multimedia books and videogames, video conferencing), coding and compression of these files is necessary for speed and size requirements. This book is the first to address the established and emerging international standards related to image/video/audio compression and coding. Covers all of the international standards for coding and compression, both approved and emerging, plus the latest coding and compression techniques, concepts, and principles. For engineers and software developers working in multimedia, communications, and networking.

Techniques and Standards for Image, Video, and Audio Coding

Hwang, J. J.

Physics

A distinguished group of philosophers, psychologists, and scientists working on the new frontiers of science discuss in this volume the nature of consciousness, the methods for studying it, its relevance to our values and for enhancing human abilities and wellness. Beginning with an examination of the metaphysical foundations of science and the need for developing a wholeness science, in the light of consciousness research, the articles explore the nature of wholeness, the emerging themes in consciousness studies, new models and hypotheses about the mind-brain relationship and the ways of bringing about transformation of consciousness for individual well-being as well as improving the human condition. The authors highlight the conceptual, epistemological and methodological problems inherent in the study of consciousness and suggest ways of overcoming them.

Cultivating Consciousness: Enhancing Human Potential, Wellness, and Healing

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Praeger

This comprehensive new guide, available in two volumes, addresses Sections I through XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Codes B31.1 and B31.3 for Pressure Piping. Contributors also provide examples and explanatory text, graphics, references, and annotated bibliographic notes. As a result, engineers can immediately refer to the material requirements to find acceptance criteria. Its indepth treatment of each of the Code sections makes this the definitive companion book to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Volume 1 covers Code Sections I, II, III, IV, VI and VII, as well as Codes B31.1 and B31.3 for Piping. Volume 2 includes Sections V, VII, IX, X, and XI, as well as special topics relating to the Code. Each volume contains full introductory material, table of contents. author information, and indexes for both volumes.

Companion Guide to the Asme Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code: Criteria and Commentary on Select Aspects of the Boiler & Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

This comprehensive work written by ASME Codes &amp; Standards experts was originally published as part of Volume 3 of the Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler &amp; Pressure Vessel Code. This fully updated and expanded volume is now a stand-alone publication that addresses Continuing and Changing Priorities for the success of current and next generation Nuclear Reactors and Internals, License Renewal, Public Safety, PRA and Spent Fuel Pool-related issues.

Continuing and Changing Priorities of Asme Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes and Standards

his publication follows the phenomenal success of not only the four editions of the Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler &amp; Pressure Vessel Code published by ASME Press, but also two related updated volumes. Thus, this is the third book that is also a "standalone-publication," addressing Global Applications of the ASME B&amp;PV Code. This book not only updates information of 16 chapters of the third volume of the third edition of the Companion Guide, but has additional 5 chapters selected for their unique features of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes used internationally. This book has five parts addressing Global Applications of ASME B&amp;PV Codes and Standards: Part 1: North America and Western Europe which includes Canada, France, UK, Belgium, Germany, Spain and Finland in addition to the Pressure Equipment Directive of the European Union Countries. Part 2: Central and Eastern Europe includes Russian, Czech and Slovakian Codes and Hungary. Part 3: South Africa. Part 4: Asia including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India and China. Part 5: Special Topics is addressed by ASME Code experts to cover in four chapters: (i) Global Harmonization of Nuclear Codes and Standards; (ii) Global Flaw Modelling Characteristics; (iii) AREVA's perspective of spent fuel storage in a "A Case Study of Dry Storage System for Used Nuclear Fuel; and finally in last chapter (iv) Has three parts in "Utilities' perspective of spent fuel storage" - the first one is covers ENTERGY, the second part Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&amp;E) and the last part has Ontario Hydro's experiences. Thus different perspectives of the Spent Fuel Storage which are critical to the continuation of nuclear industry are addressed by various experts in this chapter.

Global Applications of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

This fully updated and revised fifth edition of the classic reference work addresses in 40 chapters the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel &amp; Piping Codes and Standards. In this entirely updated publication, experts discuss several ongoing issues up to and beyond the 2015 Code edition, including topics pertinent to 2017 Code edition. With both entirely new and extensively rewritten chapters, the Code expert contributors consider the use of this publication with regard to the changes leading to the 2017 B&amp;PV Code. This edition is available in a convenient two-volume format that focuses on all twelve sections of the ASME Code, and has two additional chapters covering the foreseeable new trends of the ASME Boiler &amp; Pressure Vessel Codes. Chapters are comprehensively covered for this edition by 51 ASME B&amp;PV Code experts, whose biographical data is included within the two volumes. An easy and quick to understand introduction in the front matter of each of the volumes succinctly explains what is elaborated in nearly 2000 pages of this two-volume publication. Another feature of this publication is that all users of the ASME Boiler &amp; Pressure Vessel Code can benefit from the comprehensive index of 8000 individual Code-related items.

Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes, Fifth Edition, Volume 1: Criteria and Commentary on Select Aspects of the Boiler & Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes

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Discrete Cosine and Sine Transforms: General Properties, Fast Algorithms and Integer Approximations

Packet Video Communications over Atm Networks

Multimedia Communication Systems: Techniques, Standards, and Networks

Techniques and Standards for Image, Video, and Audio Coding

Cultivating Consciousness: Enhancing Human Potential, Wellness, and Healing

Companion Guide to the Asme Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code: Criteria and Commentary on Select Aspects of the Boiler & Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes

Companion Guide to the Asme Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code: Criteria and Commentary on Select Aspects of the Boiler & Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes

Continuing and Changing Priorities of Asme Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes and Standards

Global Applications of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes, Fifth Edition, Volume 1: Criteria and Commentary on Select Aspects of the Boiler & Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes