Mobile gaming and 3D video systems: next generation services for wireless networks

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There is no doubt that mobile computing will soon replace PC-based computing for the average consumer. Already, more than half of the world population uses cell phones or other mobile devices, more mobile phones are used to browse the Internet than PCs, and the average person is more likely to use a handheld device than a PC for a variety of applications. This is a natural evolution as we move from the traditional device-centric era (PC) to a new user-centric era (pervasive, ambient, and mobile computing). Mobile devices now come with integrated video cameras, 3D hardware accelerators, fast CPUs, large memory, BlueTooth and WiFi. Wireless networks are also advancing with more bandwidth and features as we move from 3G to 4G networks. At the same time, we are witnessing a trend towards the mass consumption of new media. There is a significant rise in next generation applications such as gaming, 3D Virtual/Social Environments, and 3D video. It is estimated