DocumentCode
1218719
Title
Recent experiences with the University of London Interactive Video Education Network
Author
Kirstein, P.T. ; Beckwith, R.
Author_Institution
Univ. Coll. London, UK
Volume
3
Issue
3
fYear
1992
fDate
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
119
Lastpage
128
Abstract
This article updates Electr. & Comm. Eng. J., vol.2, p.4 (1991); it describes the architecture, facilities and usage of the London Interactive Video Education Network (LIVE-NET), which connects a number of sites in the University. The extension of the reach of the network by use of a direct broadcast satellite is described. The article discusses how the video facilities are being supplemented by interactive digital services, how packet video is being used to link the network to others in the USA, and how the system could be extended to embrace a larger catchment area. Finally, the article considers the administrative support which is provided to assist operations
Keywords
computer networks; direct broadcasting by satellite; educational computing; interactive video; packet switching; LIVE-NET; London Interactive Video Education Network; administrative support; catchment area; direct broadcast satellite; interactive digital services; packet video;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computing & Control Engineering Journal
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0956-3385
Type
jour
Filename
153493
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