Title :
Distance learning and ATM: A trial at the University of Minnesota
Author :
Foldvik, Randolph G. ; Walling, William
Author_Institution :
US West, USA
Abstract :
A distance learning environment is created which links three remote locations via asynchronous transfer mode (ATM). Continuous bit rate audio and video, variable bit rate image data, and low bit rate background control information are handled simultaneously by high speed ATM links and a set of interconnected ATM central office switches. Digital image servers and display devices are interconnected by a combination of fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) LANs, routers, and switched multi-megabit data service (SMDS) interfaces. Terminal adapters convert SMDS, video, and audio to ATM cells which are multiplexed together over SONET connections. The multiplexed cells are switched to the proper destinations via interconnected ATM switches
Keywords :
FDDI; LAN interconnection; asynchronous transfer mode; multimedia communication; LANs; SONET connections; asynchronous transfer mode; continuous bit rate audio/video; digital image servers; display devices; distance learning environment; fiber distributed data interface; interconnected ATM central office switches; low bit rate background control information; routers; switched multi-megabit data service; variable bit rate image data; Asynchronous transfer mode; Auditory displays; Bit rate; Central office; Centralized control; Computer aided instruction; Digital images; FDDI; LAN interconnection; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Local Computer Networks, 1993., Proceedings., 18th Conference on
Conference_Location :
Minneapolis, MN
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-4510-5
DOI :
10.1109/LCN.1993.591186
