Video and Multimedia Transmissions over Cellular Networks: Analysis, Modelling and Optimization in Live 3G Mobile Networks

by Editor: Markus Rupp (University of Technology, Vienna)

• ISBN13: 9780470747766
• ISBN10: 0470747765
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-06-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Cellular Mobile Systems

Introduction to Radio and Core Networks of UMTS

UMTS Network Architecture

UTRAN Architecture

UMTS PS-Core Network Architecture

A Data Session in a 3G Network

Differences between 2.5G and 3G Core Network Entities

HSDPA an Evolutionary Step

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Analysis And Modelling Of The Wireless Link

Measurement Based Analysis of UMTS Link Characteristics

Measurement Setup

Link Error Analysis

Dynamic Bearer Type Switching

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Modelling of Link Layer Characteristics

Modelling Erroneous Channels - A Literature Survey

Link Error Models for the UMTS DCH

Impact of Channel Modelling on the Quality of Services for Streamed Video

A Dynamic Bearer Type Switching Model

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Analysis of Link Error Predictability in the UTRAN

Prediction of Low Error Probability Intervals

Estimation of Expected Failure Rate

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Video Coding And Error Handling

Principles of Video Coding

Video Compression

H.264/AVC Video Streaming in Error-Prone Environment

Error Concealment

Performance Indicators

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Error Detection Mechanisms for Encoded Video Streams

Syntax Analysis

Pixel-Domain Impairment Detection

Fragile Watermarking

VLC Resynchronization

From Error Detection to Soft Decoding

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Error Resilient Video Transmission Over Umts

3GPP Video Services - Video Codecs, Content Delivery Protocols, and Optimization Potentials

3GPP Video Services

Selected QoS Tools - Principles and Experimental Results

Selected Service Examples

Conclusions

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Cross-Layer Error Resilience Mechanisms

Link Layer Aware Error Detection

Link Error Prediction Based Redundancy Control

Semantics Aware Scheduling

Distortion Aware Scheduling

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Monitoring And Qos Measurement

Traffic and Performance Monitoring in a Real UMTS Network

Introduction to Traffic Monitoring

Network Monitoring via Traffic Monitoring: the Present and the Vision

A Monitoring Framework for 3G Networks

Examples of Network-Centric Applications

Examples of User-Centric Applications

Summary

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Traffic Analysis for UMTS Network Validation and Troubleshooting

Case-study: Bottleneck Detection

Case-Study: Analysis of One-Way Delays

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End to End Video Quality Measurements

Test Methodology for Subjective Video Testing

Results of Subjective Quality Tests

Video Quality Estimation

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Packet Switched Traffic - Evolution & Modelling

Traffic Description

Introduction

Volume and User Population

Analysis of the PDP-Context Activity

Detecting and Filtering of Malicious Traffic

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Traffic Flows

Introduction to Flow Analysis

Fitting of Distributions to Empirical Data

Flows Statistics

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Adapting Traffic Models for High Delay Networks

Motivation

Modelling HTTP Browsing Sessions for the Mobile Internet Access

Modelling FTP Sessions in a Mobile Network

E-Mail Traffic Model: An Extension to High Delay Networks

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Traffic Models for Specific Services

Traffic Models for Online Gaming

A Traffic Model for Push to Talk (Nokia)

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