The overview of modern communication systems and related research topics will be introduced by leading researchers in the front lines of the information and communication industries.
In the first half of this course, we present an overview of speech/audio/video transmission methods, costs and qualities as well as presentation qualities, by reviewing their roles and needs in communication systems. Through this part, students understand fundamental principles behind the speech/audio/video coding techniques found, e.g., MPEG international standards and their applications. Moreover, students understand the importance of standardizations and differentiations for securing intellectual properties.
In the second half of this course, we consecutively discuss core, access networks and IP networks after explaining the overview of the communication networks. Moreover, we discuss the network service trends and a future roadmap of the communication networks.
1) Students will understand the evolution of communication systems, latest research activities and the future technology trends.
2) Students will understand the importance of standardization and intellectual property rights.
3) Students will learn pros and cons for wireline (especially optical fiber) communication and mobile communication. And they learn technologies that contribute to current communication networks.
4) Students will learn the advanced technologies, trends, and future issues with the reference of the latest international conferences and technical papers.
Color image processing, Coding techniques, Video compression, MPEG, Standardization, Acoustic signal processing, Speech processing, Wireless communication, Optical fiber communication, Semiconductor laser/Photo-diode, Optical switch, Erbium-doped optical fiber amplifier, Optical add/drop multiplexer, Optical digital coherent transceiver, PON (Passive Optical Network), Mobile cellular phone, LTE (Long Term Evolution), 5G (Fifth Generation), Multiple access, Modulation/Demodulation, Forward error correction coding/decoding, Speech codec, Propagation, Antenna, MIMO (Multi-Input and Multi-Output), Power amplifier, PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) synthesizer, Filter
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The first half of this course will be presented by instructors from the NEC central research laboratories. The second half of this course will be presented by instructors from the Fujitsu laboratories. In the class, the teaching material is projected on the screen. Using lots of related pictures and photographs, each technology is explained according to the course schedule. Through the Questions and Answers, the correct and deep understanding is enhanced. Real products and samples will be shown in the class if necessary for better understanding.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Innovation and Standardization | Understand communication system evolution, the importance of innovation and standardization |
Class 2 | Image processing technology and its applications | Understand the basic color image processing and noise reduction, and their applications in the fields. |
Class 3 | Video compression coding technology | Understand the basic principles of video compression focusing on MPEG international standards |
Class 4 | Implementation technologies of video compression on parallel processors | Understand the issues for practical use of video compression and implementation technologies on parallel processors such as GPUs |
Class 5 | Acoustic Signal Processing for Audio Terminals | Understand the acoustic problems and the signal processing technologies to solve them for audio terminals or voice communication terminals |
Class 6 | Speech processing technology | Understand the basic principles of speech processing for better speech communication with human or machines |
Class 7 | Wireless communication technology for efficient frequency use | Understand the recent trends in wireless communication technology and the technical approaches for increasing mobile data traffic |
Class 8 | Overview of communication networks | Understand the overview of communication networks |
Class 9 | Optical communication technology 1 | Understand basic system configuration and key elements of optical communication systems |
Class 10 | Optical communication technology 2 | Understand WDM transmissions |
Class 11 | Optical communication technology 3 | Understand photonic networks |
Class 12 | Mobile communication technology | Understand Mobile communication technology |
Class 13 | Future trends of communication networks and mobile communications | Understand future trends of communication networks and mobile communications |
Class 14 | Laboratories tour 1 | Take a tour of research laboratories in a leading industry. |
Class 15 | Laboratories tour 2 | Take a tour of research laboratories in a leading industry. |
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All course materials will be provided in each class.
Learning achievement is evaluated by the quality of the written reports on specific themes.
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isao[at]sp.ce.titech.ac.jp
Students may approach the instructors at the end of class upon securing an appointment through e-mail.