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The technology and applications of the new generation of electronic books

  • Jali Heilmann
  • , Hannu Linna

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference article in proceedingsScientific

Abstract

Following the publication of the first electronic books at the end of 1998, VTT Information Technology has carried out several studies to evaluate the technical and commercial potential of electronic book technology. This research compares the latest models of electronic books with the first generation of e-books and the conventionally printed products. The technical comparisons include, for example, the image quality factors affecting text quality. The readability and usability of electronic books are evaluated and expectations regarding the technology are investigated. Several pilot projects have also been launched for applying electronic book technology to new publishing processes. This paper will describe the initial experiences with e-book publishing in different environments, such as universities and libraries.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication 2001 TAGA 53rd Annual Technical Conference Proceedings
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherTechnical Association of the Graphic Arts
Pages581-590
Publication statusPublished - 2001
MoE publication typeB3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings
Event2001 Annual Technical Conference of the Technical Association of the Graphic Arts - San Diego, United States
Duration: 6 May 20019 May 2001

Conference

Conference2001 Annual Technical Conference of the Technical Association of the Graphic Arts
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period6/05/019/05/01

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