3D Imaging Techniques and Multimedia Applications

Jan.–Mar. 2013

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With the advances in sensing, transmission, and visualization technology, 3D information has become increasingly incorporated into real-world applications, from architecture, entertainment, and manufacturing to security. One of the fundamental requirements of these applications is the estimation of scene depth information, preferably in real time. Fields such as computer vision, computer graphics, and robotics have studied the extraction of 3D information for more than three decades, but it remains a challenging problem. Multimedia researchers must take the imperfectness of depth information and other multisensory information into consideration when designing their systems, making it a unique research opportunity. This special issue offers an overview of recent advances in 3D acquisition systems and the many multimedia applications that can benefit from 3D integration and understanding. Read full article »

About IEEE MultiMedia

IEEE MultiMedia covers multiple media types, used harmoniously together in creating new experiences in areas such as image processing, video processing, audio analysis, text retrieval and understanding, data mining and analysis, and data fusion.

Articles from IEEE MultiMedia

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MMT: An Emerging MPEG Standard for Multimedia Delivery over the Internet

The MPEG Media Transport standard is addressing the needs of content-centric networking, including encapsulation, delivery, and signaling to enable fine-grained content with uniquely identifiable names. Read full article »

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Classification and Analysis of 3D Teleimmersive Activities

Emerging 3D teleimmersive system platforms support broad range of possible cyberphysical activities. Classifying the activities and maintaining a performance profile for each class supports a high-quality user experience. Read full article »

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Editor in Chief Search

IEEE MultiMedia is seeking applicants to serve as editor in chief, serving a two-year term starting 1 January 2014. Applicaition deadline is 1 September 2013. Read on for complete details.

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