信息工程专业英语Unit 10 Multimedia Technology.pptx

Unit 10 Multimedia Technology10.1 Text10.2 Reading Materials10.1 TextWhat is multimedia?(1)　Multimedia is not a new word. In fact, the concept of multimedia has been around us for years. However, it appears that multimedia has finally started to play an increasingly important role in todays computer world. Because of ever more powerful computer systems and the experience of creative programmers, multimedia is truly changing the way people are using computers. 　　The word “multimedia” has turned into a type of two-edged sword. Although most computer professionals have heard the word, many don’t know exactly what it means. This is especially true when the word is applied to everything from talking games to voice-controlled television sets. Essentially, multimedia is the integration of text, audio sound, static graphic images, animations, and full-motion video. Multimedia may use some or all of these aspects of communication. 　　Multimedia is not a product; rather, it is a technology (or more accurately a combination of technologies). A technology is anything that makes something else more efficient. Multimedia Phone is shown in Fig 10.1. For example, suppose you have a list of written directions for getting to the bank. Now imagine you have a mapping application that you could use to pinpoint where you want to go (“the bank”). Not only could that application print out detailed instructions of how to get to the bank, it could also display a full-color image of a map to the bank, along with a brief audio segment telling you the traffic conditions of roads around the bank. Fig 10.1 Multimedia Phone　This mapping application (let’s call it MAPMAN) is multimedia in action. Notice the combination of text (the printed instructions), static graphic images (the color map), and digital sound (the narration describing traffic conditions). Do you think having this application around would make it easier to get to places you want to go? 　　Multimedia aims at making computers easi