Fundamentals and Evolution of MPEG-2 Systems (ePub)

This book describes the fundamentals and details of MPEG-2
Systems technology

Written by an expert in the field, this book examines the MPEG-2
system specification as developed in the early 1990's, as
well as its evolution into the fourth edition of the MPEG-2 systems
standard, published in 2013. While MPEG-2 systems will continue to
evolve further, this book describes the MPEG-2 system functionality
as of October 2013. Furthermore, relevant background information is
provided. The discussion of MPEG-2 system functionality requires
knowledge of various fundamental issues, such as timing, and
supported content formats. Therefore also some basic information on
video and audio coding is provided, including their evolution. Also
other content formats supported in MPEG-2 systems are described, as
far as needed to understand MPEG-2 systems.

* Ordered logically working from the basics and background
through to the details and fundamentals of MPEG-2 transport streams
and program streams

* Explores important issues within the standardization process
itself

* Puts the developments on MPEG-2 systems into historic
perspective

* Includes support of 3D Video and transport of AVC, SVC and
MVC

* Concludes with additional issues such as real-time interface,
delivery over IP networks and usage by application standardization
bodies

* Predicts a continuing promising future for MPEG-2 transport
streams