DocumentCode
1252431
Title
Adaptation in distributed multimedia systems
Author
Gecsei, Jan
Author_Institution
Montreal Univ., Que., Canada
Volume
4
Issue
2
fYear
1997
Firstpage
58
Lastpage
66
Abstract
The real-time requirements of continuous media call for careful resource management in distributed multimedia systems. In complex and mobile systems, however, effective resource reservation becomes almost impossible. Recent research suggests adaptive applications as a complementary solution. This article reviews heterogeneous networks and the rationale behind adaptation, gives implementation examples, and discusses some outstanding research issues
Keywords
distributed databases; multimedia systems; reconfigurable architectures; resource allocation; adaptation; continuous media; distributed multimedia systems; heterogeneous networks; real-time requirements; resource reservation; Adaptive systems; Design methodology; Environmental economics; Error correction; Fault tolerant systems; Fluctuations; Multimedia systems; Protocols; Resource management; Robustness;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
MultiMedia, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1070-986X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/93.591164
Filename
591164
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