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Project Contributions to Programme Objectives
Domain 1 - Interactive Digital Multimedia Services |
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N° Proj. |
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Main Deliverable |
Contrib. to Progr. Objectives |
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A series of parallel trials of broadband services and applications in the context of the needs of SMEs in urban and particularly in rural areas, with particularly experience in peripheral EU states |
Defines optimum communications networks and services, taking into account those already available, to support the move to broadband for SMEs throughout Europe on viable economic terms | ||
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The MUSIST Project has developed a user interface for retrieval and presentation of multimedia in a residential environment. The solutions span a wide range of multimedia home platform prototypes, applications and methods. The hardware platform development has been used for a multimedia TV set. |
The guidelines for user interface design developed in this project have been widely approved and are used and exploited by the partners for their further work. | ||
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The project demonstrated the provision of interactive and distributive multimedia services (with support of MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 streaming), including fast access to Internet, to real residential users. Services have been demonstrated over an end-to-end ATM infrastructure in 11 field trials which have been carried out in 7 different locations; Basel, Milan, Mons, Munich, Aveiro/Lisbon and Reykjavik. |
The trial results have helped to drive the new strategies for the provisioning of advanced multimedia services. They have shown the way towards a more rapid and effective deployment of broadband technologies. Validation of advanced access network systems prototypes is already impacting products and services. | ||
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Trials and evaluation of telepresence, augmented reality and other multimedia services in the architecture/construction sector |
Demonstrates the improvement in speed, efficiency and quality of construction projects by the application of advanced multimedia technologies | ||
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A recorder and player was developed for satellite and cable (DVB) services, especially digital (MPEG) video. It contained service information and increased user friendliness browsing and selection of services using the program guides and visual contents of the services. A cryptographic approach was also developed, to prevent unauthorised copying of recorded material in digital video recorders, and methods for extracting still images from (MPEG) video, including the use of these images for navigation through the video content. |
The project developed a total storage system in the home from digital satellite reception up to the display of video streams. It also opened up the possibility of new ways to structure and use training material and contributed to local storage standards. | ||
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A watermarking system for multi-media content. |
Developed Watermarking (holographically inlayed systems), Labelling and Monitoring algorithms to enable Copy Protection for Distribution Services. | ||
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Built and trialed a cost-effective system for realistic 3D visualisation, as applied in real-estate, construction and other industrial applications of telepresence and VR |
Supports the development of more effective and natural three dimensional user interfaces in practical industrial applications | ||
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Broadband convergence scenarios, market analyses, based on compiled database of companies and new service offerings. |
Analysis of competitive and risk factors affecting broadband deployment. | ||
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Guidelines for the development of distributed systems, the integration of multimedia and multi-agent systems and the implementation of a personal service assistant. Kiosk based trials addressed social welfare services and job facilitation. |
Contributions were provided to enterprise and brokerage models and to the first agent standards of FIPA. | ||
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Definition, design, implementation and validation of an open multimedia interactive end-user terminal with advanced demultiplexing, decoding and presentation functionality. A feasibility assessment of the OPIMA solution for open access to protected content. |
Enables access to advanced interactive information even in broadcast environments, using internationally agreed protection mechanisms and standard APIs. Provides a prototype terminal and a few applications as templates to build on for the deployment of commercial services | ||
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Software and hardware for distributed virtual reality (DVR) – the project held extensive trials of networked VR services for a range of applications |
Usability guidelines and key statistical data on network traffic for DVR systems – this work provided a sound basis for future generation systems | ||
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Developed and demonstrated low-cost, high-quality "blue studio" technology |
Low-cost virtual studio technology is now available to small TV stations | ||
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Open Multimedia conditional access system based on a DAVIC (Digital Audio Visual Council) compliant platform and on IP connection to certification authorities. It uses Trusted Third Parties to ensure interoperability of the system and software downloading for reliability and openness. |
Specification of security standards for an open audiovisual control access system. Contribution to DAVIC, DVB and OPIMA. infrastructures (HFC) | ||
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Functional Specification for integrated digital broadcasting and communications. |
Draws together broadcasting (DAB and DVB-T) and telecommunication technologies (GSM) to provide services ranging from Multimedia Broadcast to Personal Services. | ||
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New automated and subjective quality assessment tools for the evaluation of MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and stereoscopic television services. |
The project contributed to international standardisation on quality assessment methods and providing a quality assessment service to other ACTS projects. | ||
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A "reference" decoder for digital TV services. |
Study of practical concepts, processes and technical means to ensure the MQS in digital TV operation covered by the MPEG 2 standard. | ||
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Essential contribution to the standardisation of facial and body animation parameters (within MPEG-4) |
Work will soon result in standardised animated avatars widely used in many web and broadcast applications | ||
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A reference model for Interactive Satellite Broadcasting via SMATV installations and a demonstration of such a service. |
Development of inexpensive broadband access for Interactive Multimedia Services. | ||
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Design of a satellite and cable High Definition Audio Visual Services distribution network for permanent and temporary exhibition sites such as cinemas, community and cultural centres and universities. |
Demonstration of transmission of High Definition Audio Visual Services via Satellite and Cable as possible services for the Information Society | ||
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Established a Common VIEW Model to facilitate & promote virtual Teamworking across the extended enterprise covering Automotive manufacturers, 2nd & 3rd tier suppliers and SMEs. Developed and trialled an application profile (including Product Library, Decision Support, Multimedia Conferencing and Messaging) and user interface. The network and applications platform were heterogeneous, based on both broadband and narrowband communications, from high performance workstation to low-cost PC, thus addressing the needs of large companies as well as SMEs. |
Introduced key players in the automotive industry supply chain to the concepts and benefits of advanced communications and collaborative working technologies. By eliminating the need for co-location , will enable manufacturers to use European suppliers, SMEs and consultancy expertise irrespective of geographical constraints. | ||
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A scaleable interactive server system for the delivery of images, data and continuous multimedia information. Implementationof DAVIC 1.0 standard and also the Internet standards RTSP, HTTP and HTML. Demonstration within a number of different network environments, namely ATM, ADSL and Internet. |
Demonstration of scalable multimedia server | ||
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An enhanced restoration system for film archives. |
To build and demonstrate an integrated prototype system to cost-effectively restore material from film and video archives in real-time. | ||
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The construction and rendering of 3D models based on multiple video images of the same scene. |
The advancement of imaging technology for consumer market applications which will bring life to the virtual world. | ||
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Developed and trialled a family of second generation video coding algorithms with a focus on videophony |
Contributed to making video communication more widely available over PSTN and mobile networks | ||
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MOLE technology: hardware and software systems for digital TV transcoding – the project received several awards and the technology is now an SMPTE standard. |
This technology will impact the distribution of digital TV by reducing production, storage and distribution costs. | ||
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An annotation system, providing a unique combination of authoring and collaboration, with a novel usage model. It is a "platform independent" system. |
The annotation engine allows remote users to create and present multimedia documents with usage symmetry. Multimedia annotation services are of interest in different sectors. | ||
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Design and demonstration of a return channel for Interactive Television in the UHF band. |
To enable the transition of the existing broadband broadcasting infrastrucure to the interactive broadband infrastructure for the Information Society. | ||
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A Distributed Virtual Studio, for Distributed Virtual Reality, Distributed Video Editing and Retrieval and Distributed Rehearsal. |
Trials for Distributed Multimedia Production Systems over ATM networks. | ||
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The Infocity trial demonstrated interactive broadband services to 5000 homes: the project developed also online payment systems (E-cash and cybercash) billing and accounting systems. |
Largest cable trial in Europe, opened the way to interactive video service for all citizens. | ||
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New technology and demonstrators for future video communications providing users with the impression of stereoscopic and 3-D tele-presence |
Advanced communication systems and services for economic development and social cohesion in Europe | ||
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Leadership and essential contribution to the preparation of the MPEG4 standard |
Significantly contributed to providing the basis for a whole new chapter in the development of multimedia services. | ||
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Integrated existing and new technologies of tele-presence to support tele-shopping |
An application which will support the European retail sector in the global e-commerce marketplace | ||
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The project produced a demonstrator for online learning which was run over interworking ATM, CATV and Ethernet networks. |
The project demonstrated the feasibility of running sophisticated, distributed online learning services over heterogeneous networks using an IP fabric to integrate the underlying networks. | ||
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Symmetrical broadband services on cable networks in Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Portugal and Russia; a 40 GHz IP LMDS test-bed in UK and multi- vendor inter-operability verification of Euromodems. |
Acceleration of the introduction of interactive Broadband Services on cable networks suitable for Residential Users including videotelephony-based care services for older citizens. | ||
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Complete system for secure access to local and centralised services based on multimodal verification |
Robust solutions for secured access are key to the implementation of trusted services in many sectors | ||
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An integrated dual band (Ku, Ka), satellite based, interactive platform for multimedia services. |
ISIS Project has produced architectural designs and service solutions and in the forerunner of real commercial systems, foreseen to be operative throughout Europe at the beginning of 2000. | ||
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Essential contribution to MPEG-4 and development of key hardware and software components |
Contributed to MPEG-4, a very important enabler for interactive, flexible, scalable and multi-platform multimedia services | ||
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Guidelines on DVB-T implementation. Service planning criteria and comparison of actual and predicted service areas. Specification of a Megaframe for SFN Synchronisation, prototype domestic gap-filler and report on tests on SFNs |
The project verified the DVB-T specification and carried out technical work that would speed up the start of Terrestrial Digital TV services. | ||
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Development and implementation of a workstation for high resolution image processing, incorporation of multimedia applications like video-conferencing and co-operative work |
Development of broadband services for the health care sector, specifically for medical imaging | ||
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A chipset and demonstrator of a DVB-T receiver. Specification of the second generator receiver. |
Build a chip-set and demonstrator for a DVB-T receiver to demonstrate the feasibility of the standard. | ||
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Feasibility study for the applicability of an advanced multimedia parallel processor to a number of specific applications developed within ACTS projects |
Contributed to lowering the entry cost of advanced multimedia systems such as those based on MPEG-4 | ||
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Tele-surgery system and extensive trial for clinical validation |
Contributed to the provision of specialised medical services in rural areas and peripheral regions and better use of medical skills | ||
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Development and demonstration of an Local Multipoint Distribution Services system with full service interactivity operated in the 40.5-42.5 Ghz frequency band based on satellite technology. |
Development of inexpensive broadband access for Interactive Multimedia Services and increasing the awareness for broadband radio access among users, operators and regulators. | ||
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Tele-presence system which allows users to "handle" objects in remote environments |
The system opens up possibilities for extending the benefits of teleworking to blue-collar teleworkers who have to operate equipment in unpleasant or dangerous working conditions | ||
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A report on service interoperation guidelines. |
Production and dissemination of guidelines for the deployment of advanced multimedia services in the competitive market of post 1998 Europe. | ||
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A generic architecture which allows access to services using various network technologies. Trials included the publishing- technical data- and music domain. |
The sector- and supplier-independent Generic Architecture establishes an open platform for information trading. | ||
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International field trials of a prototype system supporting the trade of audio-visual contents in digital form. The system provides a "virtual shop window" where a producer can advertise and a purchaser can search for and preview audio-visual content. |
Boosts the audio-visual industry by introducing a new powerful, economic and flexible way to market audio-visual contents for which the current practice is not suitable. The effects will be to increase the volume of traded contents, reduce time to market, save costs and lower the entry threshold to the audio-visual market. | ||
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Tele-presence system for maintenance, installation and repair of mechanical equipment |
Provides rural area users and SMEs with low-cost training solutions | ||
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Development and demonstration of two layer LMDS system with interactivity operated in the 40.5-42.5 Ghz and 5.2 Ghz frequency bands based on terrestrial technology. |
Development of inexpensive broadband access for Interactive Multimedia Services. | ||
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Design, implementation and evaluation of a system for the remote access of high resolution images. |
Cross cultural exchange of high-quality image data and contribution to the conservation of pieces of art. | ||
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Establishment of a platform for co-operation in Research and Development in the Cable Sector (EuroFACT) |
Coherent exploitation of broadband services on existing infrastructures. | ||
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Visual and Audio watermarking technology responding to new requirements of the new MPEG4 standard. |
Re-enforced European position in the field of IPR protection for interactive multimedia applications. | ||
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Multi-camera intelligent surveillance system tested in a real road-surveillance application |
Demonstration of leading-edge image analysis and artificial intelligence systems – standardisation of agent technologies | ||
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Demonstration of a software prototype for content indexing. This deliverable is a prototype of a solution to all major problems in making AV-archives accessible for e-commerce. |
Contributions to standardisation in MPEG7 to enable the progression to interactive services. | ||
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Evaluation of synchronous CDMA system for an advanced transmission system. Specification of the optimum solution for integration on a chip. |
Definition of a transmission platform for interactive services in fixed access networks providing improved capacity, bitrate flexibility, multiple access capabilities and Quality-of-Service. | ||
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Demonstration of a DVB/Internet application and the development of a personalised remote learning system. |
The functionality enabled by TV Anytime was a major contribution to the standardisation process. The remote learning system provided an educational meta data standard. | ||
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Development and demonstration of Digital Interactive Satellite Terminal for Master Antenna Systems |
Development of inexpensive broadband access for Interactive Multimedia Services based on common interactive access to satellite services | ||
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Fitness-for-Purpose Guidelines for the selection and design of fac-to-face video-telephony services. |
Good practices for the design of broadband communication services. | ||
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Implementation Guidelines for Mobile Reception Using DVB-T |
Prove that the DVB-T standard provides all the facilities and all the flexibility needed for mobile reception. | ||
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Definition and implementation of a complete digital TV system in view of the introduction of Digital Terrestrial Interactive Services, using an SFDMA UHF terrestrial transmission for the return channel, and a forward channel embedded within the DVB-T Transport Stream. |
Demonstration of a complete terrestrial system for interactive digital television. | ||
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Demonstrative applications in mail order and tourism promoting MPEG-4 use in E-commerce. An important contribution has been made to ISO/MPEG and to IETF with two IETF. |
It strengthened the position of European companies in the development of new standardised specifications and in the use of emerging technologies. It increased the awareness on the potential of the MPEG-4 technology. | ||
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System allowing handling and management of a completely automatic service for the sales of tickets for entertainment events over conventional and broadband extensions of the Internet. The system supports all front-office functions as well as all back-office functions. |
The system developed in the TRADE project allows an efficient and effective approach to sales. It contributes to the introduction of e-commerce services for the citizen. | ||
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MOSQUITO project focused on the management and improvement of Quality of Service in Digital TV: the statistical multiplexing techniques developed by MOSQUITO optimise program allocation, and the final quality of the signal. |
The results of the MOSQUITO project have created confidence in to the user of new DVB technologies for broadcasters. The trials performed within the project have increased the expertise in this domain that is essential to set up new services. | ||
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Distributed co-operative virtual reality facility |
Enabling technology for a range of novel multimedia applications – contribution to international standardisation | ||
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Demonstration of added value services by compatible insertion of both MPEG4 multimedia elements and MPEG7 data into DVB transmissions. |
CustomTV made important contribution to showing broadcasters that MPEG4 and MPEG7 are really worth using for creating added-value services in a standardised way. Standards contributions to MPEG-7 and relations to DVB concerning broadcast profiles. | ||
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Definition of a Continuous Audiovisual Market concept, providing a realistic service pilot to validate it. This concept allows the user to navigate in the hyperspace through databases belonging to different actors of the service chain. |
Contribution to the normalisation of audiovisual content descriptors by means of a extended field trial, plus research on content based video indexing. This will allow to all European users to access and navigate through audiovisual materials belonging to service providers and content providers. A Common Access Point for information access, will provide a view of the continuous audiovisual market with interest for service providers. | ||
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Novel versatile multimedia servers capable of hosting, encoding and transmitting interactive applications for interactive digital TV according to DVB-MHP specifications. A novel multimedia authoring system that makes possible the production of broadband multimedia services or multimedia Internet applications at low cost. |
The CODID projects has pushed forward the concepts and underlying technologies of the convergence of Digital TV, Telecom Services and Internet. CODID has been active in the standardisation of technologies in DVB, DAVIC groups. | ||
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The project has defined a flexible component based architecture for brokerage and delivery of online learning and built a pilot implementation for validation purposes. |
The project has demonstrated the integration of CORBA and LDAP distributed platform technology with XML-based data modelling and state-of-the-art QoS management to create a scalable online learning architecture. | ||
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A strong European presence in ISO standardisation of "still image" coding technology |
Helped build consensus between European players involved in JPEG2000 standardisation | ||
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Interoperability Assessments in Cable Systems |
Technology for broadband services on existing infrastructures. | ||
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Improved interoperability for multimedia communication in Europe |
The realisation of a broadband interactive multimedia services infrastructure, based upon open interoperable standards. |