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ABSTRACT

Subjectively perceived video quality is a critical factor when adopting new mobile video applications. When video is used in mobile networks the most important requirements are related to low bitrates, framerates and the screen size of mobile device. In two tests we investigated the effects of codecs and combinations of audio and video streams with low bitrates and different contents on the perceived video quality of mobile devices. The first test showed that the codec H.264 produced the most satisfying video quality, but the quality was not high enough for the presentation of textual information. In the second test, the audio-video ratio 32/128kbps was found to be the most pleasant, but there were content dependent variations.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.1 Multimedia Information Systems
          Subjects: Evaluation/methodology

General Terms:
Experimentation, Human Factors

Keywords:
audiovisual quality, bitrate, framerate, mobile device, picture ratio, quality, subjective evaluation, video