This excellent reference provides detailed analysis and
optimization aspects of live 3G mobile communication networks

Video and Multimedia Transmissions over Cellular Networks
describes the state-of-the-art in the transmission of multimedia
over cellular networks, evaluates the performance of the running
system based on the measurements and monitoring of live networks,
and finally presents concepts and methods for improving of the
quality in such systems.

Key Features:

* Addresses the transmission of different media over cellular
networks, with a focus on evolving UMTS transmission systems

* Provides in-depth coverage of UMTS network architecture, and an
overview of 3GPP video services

* Describes the characteristics of the link layer errors in the
UMTS Terrestrial radio Access Network (UTRAN), obtained by
extensive measurements in live UMTS networks

* Covers video encoding and decoding, introducing H.264/AVC video
codec, as well as addressing various novel concepts for increased
error resilience

* Discusses the real-time capable algorithms that are suitable
for implementation in power and size limited terminals

* Presents the methods for monitoring quality, as well as
analyzing and modelling traffic evolution in the cellular mobile
network

This book provides a valuable reference for researchers and
students working in the field of multimedia transmission over
wireless networks. Industry experts and professionals working
within the field will also find this book of interest.