Title :
MPEG-21: goals and achievements
Author :
Burnett, Ian ; Van de Walle, Rik ; Hill, Keith ; Bormans, Jan ; Pereira, Fernando
Author_Institution :
Wollongong Univ., NSW, Australia
Abstract :
MPEG-21 is an open standards-based framework for multimedia delivery and consumption. It aims to enable the use of multimedia resources across a wide range of networks and devices. We discuss MPEG-21´s parts, achievements, ongoing activities, and opportunities for new technologies.
Keywords :
multimedia systems; standards; MPEG-21; computer networks; multimedia delivery; open standards-based framework; Consumer electronics; Humans; Investments; Microelectronics; Multimedia systems; Packaging; Peer to peer computing; Protection; Standardization; Standards activities;
Journal_Title :
MultiMedia, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MMUL.2003.1237551
