Title :
Distributed multimedia applications on gigabit networks
Author :
Pehrson, Bjorn ; Gunningberg, Per ; Pink, Stephen
Author_Institution :
R. Inst. of Technol., Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract :
MultiG, an open research program addressing issues that range from end-user requirements on distributed multimedia applications supporting collaborative work to medium-access protocols for multi-gigabit networks on optical fibers, is discussed. The projects in MultiG are described from the top down, beginning with computer-supported cooperative work. Distributed multimedia applications and application generators are then considered, followed by networking issues, including interprocess communication, transport services, network protocols, and high-speed protocol processing. Testbed activities and future plans are described.<>
Keywords :
distributed processing; groupware; multimedia systems; optical links; protocols; research initiatives; MultiG; application generators; collaborative work; computer-supported cooperative work; distributed multimedia applications; gigabit networks; high-speed protocol processing; interprocess communication; medium-access protocols; network protocols; networking; optical fibers; research program; testbed; transport services; Collaboration; Collaborative work; FDDI; Multimedia databases; Optical fiber testing; Protocols; Prototypes; Silicon carbide; Streaming media; Telecommunications;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
