Course Title: Multimedia Communications
Type of Course: Optional, Theory
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Introduction and classification of multimedia signals, auditory and visual systems of humans, representations of text, audio and video signals, color representations of visual signals. Compression of multimedia signals for communication: sampling, orthogonal transforms and subband coding of signals. Techniques of compressions for communication: text compression using Huffman and Lempel Ziv coding, audio compression using LPC, GSM/CELP, MP3/AAC, image compression using JPEG, JPEG2000, video compression using H.363, MPEG-4. Mutlimedia communication networks and protocols: MPEG transport stream, H.221 framing, IP-based transport protocols such as UDP, TCP, RTP, DCCP, RTCP and VoIP. Quality of Services. Synchronization and signaling of multimedia communications using SS7, H.323, SIP, SDP, RTSP, Megaco. Digital television, HDTV. Multimedia content creation and management. Wireless communications of multimedia signals. Security issues of multimedia communications.
To introduce fundamental concepts related to text/audio/video based multimedia signals
To compare and analyse different compression techniques and networking protocols related to multimedia signals
To explain practical aspects and security issues related to multimedia signal transmission through different communication channels
Fundamental understanding of communication theory and single processing.
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Explain fundamental concepts related to text/audio/video based multimedia signals | PO(a) | C1, C2 | Lectures, Discussions, Recorded video | Class test, Final exam |
| CO2 | Analyse and compare different compression techniques of multimedia signals | PO(b) | C4, C5 | Lectures, Discussions, Handouts, Recorded video | Class test, Assignment, Final exam |
| CO3 | Evaluate different networking protocols of multimedia signals in communication systems | PO(a) | C3, C5 | Lectures, Discussions, Recorded video | Class test, Assignment, Final exam |
| CO4 | Explain practical aspects related to wireless communication and security of multimedia signals | PO(f) | C2 | Lectures, Discussions, Recorded video | Class test, Final exam |
* Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
Program Outcomes (PO): PO1 Engineering Knowledge, PO2 Problem Analysis, PO3 Design/development Solution, PO4 Investigation, PO5 Modern tool usage, PO6 The Engineer and Society, PO7 Environment and sustainability, PO8 Ethics, PO9 Individual work and team work, PO10. Communication, PO11 Project management and finance, PO12 Life-long Learning
**Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Remember, C2 – Explain, C3 – Apply, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Evaluation, C6 – Synthesis/Design
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Lectures | Topic | COs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 – 3 | Introduction and classification of multimedia signals, auditory and visual systems of humans. | CO1 |
| 2 | 4 – 6 | Representations of text, audio and video signals, color representations of visual signals. | CO1 |
| 3 | 7 – 9 | Compression of multimedia signals for communication: sampling, orthogonal transforms and subband coding of signals. | CO2 |
| 4 | 10 – 12 | Techniques of compressions for communication: text compression using Huffman and Lempel Ziv coding, audio compression using LPC. | CO2 |
| 5 | 13 – 15 | GSM/CELP, MP3/AAC, image compression using JPEG, JPEG2000. | CO2 |
| 6 | 16 – 18 | Video compression using H.363, MPEG-4. | CO2 |
| 7 | 19 – 21 | Mutlimedia communication networks and protocols: MPEG transport stream, H.221 framing. | CO3 |
| 8 | 22 – 24 | Mutlimedia communication protocols: IP-based transport protocols such as UDP, TCP, RTP, DCCP, RTCP. | CO3 |
| 9 | 25 – 27 | Mutlimedia communication protocols: VoIP. Quality of Services. Synchronization multimedia communications. | CO3 |
| 10 | 28 – 30 | Signalling of multimedia communications using SS7, H.323, SIP, SDP, RTSP, Megaco. | CO3 |
| 11 | 31 – 33 | Digital television, HDTV. Multimedia content creation and management. | CO4 |
| 12 | 34 – 36 | Wireless communications of multimedia signals. | CO4 |
| 13 | 37 – 39 | Security issues of multimedia communications. | CO4 |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of quizzes, assignments, in-class evaluations.
Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Multimedia Communications – Directions and Innovations. Edited By Jerry D. Gibson, 2001, Academic Press. ISBN: 0 –12–282160–2.
Multimedia Communication Systems: Techniques, Standards, and Networks, By K. R. Rao, Zoran S. Bojkovic, Dragorad A. Milovanovic, 1st Edition. Prentice Hall, 2002, ISBN–10: 013031398X, ISBN–13: 978-0130313980 (Relevant Chapters and Topics).
Telecommunication Switching and Networks. By P. Gnanasivam, 2nd Edition, 2006, New Age International Publishers, ISBN (10): 81–224–2349–3, ISBN (13): 978–81–224–2349–5. (Relevant Chapters and Topics)
Online resources or supplementary materials will be shared with the class on a need basis
N.B. Besides going through relevant topics of the textbook, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.