this paper is a survey on multimedia researches and applications in China
2008. Since multimedia is a cross research area
papers about multimedia technology are distributed on various journals. We checked 2 918 papers published on 9 Chinese journals in 2008
from which we have selected 382 related to multimedia technology and application. Then we conducted analysis on all the selected papers and for those from 2004 to 2007 statistical analyses were conducted. The categories are the same as last year. Looking into the data
we can find that coding standards
digital watermarking
virtual reality
multimedia data retrieval
multicast
streaming media
interactive mode and interface
identification using biometrics earn high attention of researchers in China. Meanwhile
multimedia application systems are diversified and intergraded with daily life gradually. We present here an overview on the progress in multimedia technology in China
2008. This article can be used by researchers as a thoroughl reference
and also will be helpful for people in technical planning and management.