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Convergence in broadcast and communications media : the fundamentals of audio, video, data processing and communications technologies / John Watkinson

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Watkinson, John, 1950-
Published
Boston, MA : Focal Press, 2001.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 747 pages) : illustrations
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Contents
Front Cover; Convergence in Broadcast and Communications Media; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Introduction to convergent systems; Chapter 2. Digital processing principles; Chapter 3. Filters and transforms; Chapter 4. Sampling; Chapter 5. Sound; Chapter 6. Light; Chapter 7. Image portrayal; Chapter 8. Presentation; Chapter 9. Compression; Chapter 10. Digital coding principles; Chapter 11. Storage devices; Chapter 12. Communication systems; Index.
Summary
Convergence in Broadcast and Communications Media offers concise and accurate information for engineers and technicians tackling products and systems combining audio, video, data processing and communications. Without adequate fundamental knowledge of the core technologies, products could be flawed or even fail. John Watkinson has provided a definitive professional guide, designed as a standard point of reference for engineers, whether you are from an audio, video, computer or communications background. Without assuming any background and starting from first principles, the four core technologi.
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9780080503127 (electronic bk.)
0080503128 (electronic bk.)
9781136025297 (e-book)
1136025294
0240515099
9780240515090
9780240522753
9781136025303 (online)
1136025308
9781281024145 (online)
1281024147
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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