Title :
All-optical networks and switching technologies for a 3D videoconference system with feeling of presence
Author :
Redondo, A.Blanco ; Sanchez, E.Areizaga ; Zaballa, J.Zubia
Author_Institution :
TELECOM Unit., ROBOTIKER-Tecnalia, Zamudio, Spain
fDate :
Sept. 28 2008-Oct. 2 2008
Abstract :
New ultra-low latency optical transmission and switching technologies are discussed in this paper. This work, carried out within the VISION project framework, sets the basis for building an ultra-low latency network for a high-quality videoconference system capable to provide a real feeling of presence, including 3D representation. The need of a full-optical transport network to achieve this aim is justified along the paper. The appropriate evolution of the switching techniques from optical circuit switching to optical packet switching is reasoned and the challenges hindering this evolution are stated. At a lower level, the technologies and materials available to perform optical switching, fulfilling the specific requirements, are reviewed. We present initial scalability simulations of electro-optic switches and future research in this field is posed. Finally, in this paper we propose and explain a design of a large optical packet switch employing optical labels.
Keywords :
Electrooptical waveguides; Optical buffering; Optical fibers; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; all-optical network; optical burst switching; optical packet switching; ultra-low latency; videoconference;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications Network Strategy and Planning Symposium, 2008. Networks 2008. The 13th International
Conference_Location :
Budapest
Print_ISBN :
978-963-8111-68-5
DOI :
10.1109/NETWKS.2008.6231333