Abstract
An experimental system capable of supporting multimedia (image/video/data) on demand applications over an ATM network is outlined in this paper. The system has been used to demonstrate both distributed multimedia document processing and video-on-demand scenarios that are expected to be important applications for future ATM networks. The experimental prototype employs a high-speed (2.4 Gbps) ATM switch with appropriate signaling, control, transport and application software to enable fast and reliable workstation access to video/image information stored in one or more "multimedia servers". The current system implementation consists of the following key modules: (1) 2.4 Gbps (16×16) NEC XATOM Model 5 ATM switch; (2) Sparc-2 workstations with JPEG board and ATM interface; (3) Q.93B signaling for call establishment; (4) ATM traffic control for congestion avoidance; (5) a multimedia transport protocol; and (6) application software for distributed multimedia documents, video-on-demand, etc. This paper outlines the overall system approach and provides selected details about each of the major subsystems listed above.
Original language | English (US) |
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DOIs | |
State | Published - 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 5th IEEE COMSOC International Workshop on Multimedia Communications, MULTIMEDIA 1994 - Kyoto, Japan Duration: May 16 1994 → May 19 1994 |
Conference
Conference | 5th IEEE COMSOC International Workshop on Multimedia Communications, MULTIMEDIA 1994 |
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Country/Territory | Japan |
City | Kyoto |
Period | 5/16/94 → 5/19/94 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Media Technology
- Computer Networks and Communications