Responsable / In charge of : Aparicio Ramon (Ramon.APARICIO-PARDO@univ-cotedazur.fr)

Résumé / Abstract :
In this course, we will study the delivery of multimedia contents, particularly video, in current telecommunication networks. First, we explain what a Content Distribution Network (CDN) is and how it works. Secondly, we focus on video streaming, that is, in the delivery of the dominant content in the CDNs: the video. Finally, we explain some approaches to optimise the distribution of video content over wireless networks.

Prérequis / Prerequisite :
• Knowledges about TCP services (congestion control, flow control, reliability) and IP protocol.

Objectifs / Objectives :

• Understand what a Content Distribution Network (CDN) is and how it works.
• Understand what Video Streaming is and how it works.
• Be able to design simple network algorithm for multimedia applications

Contenu / Contents :

• Content Distribution Networks (CDNs)
• Content storage (caching)
• Overlay Routing
• Video Streaming
• Quality of Experience
• HTTP Adaptive Streaming (HAS)

Références / References :

• M. Siekkinen, Video streaming, lecture Aalto Univ., 2014
• H. Riiser, Adaptive Bitrate Video Streaming over HTTP in Mobile Wireless Networks, PhD thesis, Univ. of Oslo, 2013
• Z. Morley Mao, Multimedia Networking, lecture, lecture Univ. of Michigan
• Video Communications and Video Streaming Over Internet: Issues and Solutions, lecture Sharif Univ. of Technology
• A. C. Begen and T. Stockhammer, HTTP Adaptive Streaming: Principles, Ongoing Research and Standards, ICME 2013
• S. Akhshabi, S. Narayanaswamy, A. C. Begen, C. Dovrolis, An experimental evaluation of rate-adaptive video players over HTTP, Elsevier SP, Oct. 2011
• Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (7th Edition) by James Kurose

Acquis / Knowledge :

• Knowledge about Content Distribution Networks (CDNs) and Video Streamming • Know how to design an algorithm optimizing a multimedia application

Evaluation / Assessment :

• 1 exam mark (50%)
• 1 TD (Lab) mark (50%)