Broadband Media Communication Systems

Name of module

Broadband Media Communications Systems

Credit Points (ECTS)

4

Module-ID

Person Responsible for Module (Name, Mail address)

Csaba A. Szabó, szabo@hit.bme.hu

University

Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

Department

Department of Networked Systems and Services

1. Prerequisites for Participation

Bachelor level knowledge and skills in computer networks and/or telecommunications

2. Intended Learning Outcomes

Students who have successfully finished this module
  • are familiar with the state-of-the-art multimedia coding and processing technologies (a)
  • understand the different media distribution systems and are capable of analyzing their pros and cons and their roles in multimedia delivery and consumption (a/b)
  • are capable of designing multimedia communications applications and services (b)

3. Content

  • Enabling technologies (voice and video compression and coding, VoIP, Video over IP, 3D video, picture and video processing)
  • Multimedia systems and services (digital broadcasting, interactive services, mobile multimedia services, IPTV, MHP, social media)
  • Technologies to support multimedia service delivery (DRM, AAA, billing, service delivery platforms – IMS)
  • Multimedia application areas (audio-visual collaboration, videoconferencing systems, multimedia in healthcare, telemedicine applications, e-learning framework systems, multimedia in intelligent spaces/cities)

4. Teaching and Learning Methods

3h weekly hours lecture with integrated problem solving classes.

Midterm test on Week 8 based on the content of the first 7 weeks.

5. Assessment and Grading Procedures

Written exam at the end. Prerequisite is a “pass” grade to the midterm test.

6. Workload calculation (contact hours, homework, exam preparation,..)

3h weekly contact hours x 15 weeks = 45 h
2h weeky hours preparation and afterwork x 15 weeks = 30 h
Mid-term paper preparation: 15 h
Exam preparation: 30 h

Total: 120 h

7. Frequency and dates

Offered every autumn semester.
Classes start early September and end mid December. Exam period 4 weeks afterwards.

8. Max. Number of Participants

30

9. Enrolment Procedures

See home page of the Faculty.

10. Recommended Reading, Course Material