Multimedia Signals and Systems

3 units

An exploration of algorithms, architectures, and compilers for media processing. Introduces algorithms in image, video, audio, and graphics processing. Examines the characteristics of multimedia (e.g. the extensive data parallelism) and how those characteristics facilitate the design of efficient multimedia systems. Contrasts media processors with general-purpose processors, distinguishing specialized media processing features, including subword parallelism and application-specific hardware. Coursework includes written assignments, some lab and programming exercises, and a final project. Formerly CS 525M. Prerequisites: CSE 361S or equivalent.